Originally Posted by
Cat88L3
Thanks for your feedback, Busymann. I find it interesting that you aren't a fan of the Zilara Cancun , but you are returning to the the Hilton PDC soon.
The Hilton PDC and Zilara Cancun seem very similar to me. I'm not much a fan of the styling of the rooms, pooI, etc. I personally have no interest in returning to the Hilton PDC (I was there when it was the Royal PDC). I felt underwhelmed, but I'm willing to give the Zilara Cancun a shot.
I just want to know your thoughts about why you enjoy the Hilton PDC. Also is the south side beach of the Ziva Cancun the smaller or larger beach?
I can use my Hilton free night there. Me and my wife have free nights. I also like the proximity to 5th Ave and the ferry to Coz.
When I travel, I don't like turning right back around so I stay 8 nights or more. Those 3-5 day trips are a no-no.
Zilara offers me nothing that I wouldn't rather have at Ziva Turquoize. In the future, I'll be able to visit Zilara anyway via a pass. We had planned on doing so in May 2020 and line up a visit when there was a foam party. The property offers nothing that I'd rather have on daily basis. It doesn't look great to walk around like Ziva. Ziva even offers more dining choices.
Basically, Hilton PDC offers something different. The beach is definitely not better. I really noticed the erosion from my time there compared to Youtube videos prior, especially next door at the Grand Hyatt. We had fun there, however, and it doesn't cost as much. Zilara isn't priced competitively, imo.