10 years ago Save You'll get lots of opinions on this one. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? Thank you for any help! However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. Duh! Playa Paraiso. However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. You get the same service weather you tip or not, we tipped at the end of our holiday as we felt each and everyone deserved a little something, that's the good thing about these guys in iberostar they never expected anything they all went out there way to make our holiday the best it could be, wish I could have given them more, there great guys. No one will tell me not to tip though. WHERE SHOULD I EAT? It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. aprata - When are you going? There's the DIFFERENCE. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116348196', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, you are at the highest level of the resort. Thank you for any help! As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. aprata - When are you going? Dont forget to tip the bellboys. Bellhop, room service, cleaning service, turndown service/mini bar, restaurants, bartenders, etc. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. Gimmie a break! For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. I try to be as discrete as possible, tend to palm the tip and pass it in a hand shake. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Playa del Carmen Tourism Playa del Carmen Hotels Playa del Carmen Bed and Breakfast Playa del Carmen Holiday Rentals Playa del Carmen Packages You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages Flights to Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Restaurants Playa Paraiso Attractions Playa Paraiso Travel Forum Playa Paraiso Photo Playa Paraiso Map Playa Paraiso Guide All Playa Paraiso Hotels; Playa Paraiso Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Playa Paraiso Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Thanks in. BTW, even though your last post clearly demonstrates that most resort employees get bupkus, I think you fabricated most of your information to fit your OPINION. "Maybe it is time to put this subject to bed and move on to other things as it has been beaten to death .and some people are getting a bit hot under the collar -and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum . We usually tip as we go along, the same as Actran tipping the maids morning and night turndown usually 50 pesos, with more given personally on the day we leave. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. We tell our clients of this hassle free vacation and they go there only to feel uncomfortable because they see other guests tipping and it makes them look cheap. I have received some of the best service ever in my life at resorts in Mexico and I just wouldn't have felt right not leaving a tip. 1 in Playa Paraiso See options By travellers on TripAdvisor in February de 2023 Right on the beachfront, this elegant hotel designed with adults in mind boasts superb architectural features and spacious suites all while providing tranquility and comfort. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. also you have to fill out a firm when you are at the grand off the end of your vacation with a lot off qestion the are offten asked for a name off the emplo, who did a great job for you when you were on vac. I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. what is a decent tip? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Playa Paraiso. Thank you for any help! Web cam live in playa del carmen beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No one will tell me not to tip though. I also bring small gifts to give out. I base it on service. I think you're really beginning to understand that many people simply do not share your point of view and you're having a hard time dealing with it. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. Thinking that the Iberostar chain is going to give any of what we pay, beyond the worker's paltry wages, is pure justification fantasy. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). COZUMEL: How do I get there on the ferry? what is a decent tip? As I said, please do so discreetly. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. Playa Paraiso. what is a decent tip? I have read all about the food, rooms, pillows, drinks but Spa? does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? General Manager of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, iberostar grand paraiso riveria maya or paradisus rivera may. If anyone else reading these comments resents my honest answer to the question I would welcome your feedback. Thank you for any help! Turtle Tips! Why on earth would they transfer one of their best employees from their flagship resort? I'm willing to be that no, most people don't. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. Those that do a really good job get presents. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. Thank you for any help! Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. This is not the environment we want for our clients. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did. Oh, I forgot how many mansions I saw them living in. any advice would be. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. Iberostar Grand Paraiso 9,282 reviews #1 of 6 all-inclusives in Playa Paraiso Save Share Avenida Del Sol 309 Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez, Km. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. An employee perphaps? Playa Del Carmen Boutique, Budget & BeachHotels. Answer 11 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. What time do the pools and the beach close at the Iberostar Grand ? Thank you for any help! Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. It said that a couple of employees would get some type of "bonus". We tip when there's two of us Bellboy -$5 Breakfast $2 Lunch $5 Dinner &10-20 Room service $2 Maid $2-5 morning and evening Golf cart ride $2 Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. Thank you for any help! We also tipped the Butler as and when he did things for us . If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I'm sure you are a very generous and thoughtful person. He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. Alternatively, you may use. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? I haven't been there yet, but I'm glad to know because I never would have guessed that tipping was expected at an all-inclusive. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? . and another $20 at the end. Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. Dye designed this magnificent place . It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? Gimmie a break! Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Thanks for your comments. Believe he is now at either the Maya or Lindo. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! . just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. And especially your room maid. It is already paid for! more. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. I hope you're talking about another Rene! This is what I tip for good service at an AI: $1USD for each round of drinks, $3 at a buffet, $5 for full service breakfast or lunch, $10 at dinner, $5 each morning for housekeeping, $2 for turndown service, $1 for person stocking drinks in the room, $1 per bag for bellman. . This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Our day-to-day efforts are to create a particularly pleasant atmosphere for our guests with the numerous services available in our wonderfully designed hotel, so your words confirming our success are really important to us. Another night we had stellar service and we left him $19. In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. On my last day I left small Thank You cards for the wonderful Star Team members and the staff working at the towel hut who I made good friends with during my two week stay. Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116342987', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, can you use the Water Park and Wave Pool at the Lindo or is there a charge? There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. I can only summize that the people who ARE tipping were not aware of this or think they will get better service if they do. Where you so graciously oblige them. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Playa Paraiso. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Some places even put what you were expected to pay as a service charge and also seemed to expect a tip!! We tip while there. No it is "The Rene" that I am talking about .Lets just say: Sometimes people are better waiters than Captains.That small bit of power can change a person real fast.. Interestingly, on the Today show today they were saying "all inclusive" means different things at different places. It was great to not have to worry about money the entire trip, and that's why we chose an all-inclusive in the first place.