Departamento Hozanek en Dream Lagoons

Was looking for an inexpensive an secure (you need to go through a 24/7 security, manned gate to be allowed to enter the complex. The first few times, they will check your details ID, name which unit etc. I assume the process will be slow if you don't speak Spanish) 8 day rental which I found on AirBNB. For the price paid this location provides amazing value. I had a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, furnished unit with views of the Lagoon (every bedroom and the living room has a view of the lagoon). The specific unit that I got was very clean, and had all the necessary basic amenities (washer, dryer, full basic kitchen- full size fridge, microwave, gas stove, coffee maker, pot pans and needed eating utensils), air conditioners in bedrooms and living room,, ample hot water, basic internet, double sized beds in each bedroom. Each of the bathrooms had its own sink, toilet and shower. I paid just $40/night on Airbnb for the whole unit. I think it would do the job for up to four people ( although maybe then it would feel a bit cramped). Dream Lagoon is a solid 3 star property based on the price that I paid. If you are looking for 5 Star beach side luxury, this is not your place. Again anyone considering Dream Lagoon needs to understand that is NO WHERE near the beach/ocean. I strongly suggest a car rental (I recommend EasyWay Car Rental where they don't stick you with unexpected charges like most name brand car rental companies with counters Inside the airport. They will pick you up outside the airport terminal. Just follow and make sure to follow the exit sign "SALIDA" and once fully outside look for guy holding a sign with your name. He will get you to the shuttle to their office five minutes from the airport). I was looking for a break in warm Cancun in a place that was safe and Dream Lagoon offers just that plus it has great complex amenities: pools, there are signs that say no swimming in the lagoon but everyone does (they cleaned the lagoon and treated it with chemicals daily so I felt safe swimming in it even if the signs said no swimming in the lagoon), the walking /jogging path around the lagoon was very nice (note closes at 8pm), accesible shopping - there is a big Walmart where you can can get anything you need plus two nearby convenience shops where you can run in and out quickly for drinks, snacks and small things. The Dream Lagoon complex's gym was at the club house. It felt new and clean and sported fitness center quality, LifeFitness branded, elliptical, recumbent bikes, thredmills and weights (sorry forgot to take a photo). Pools, gym are acceptable via a secondary secure zone you enter via the club house and it is accessible only with a key card that you will need to get from whoever rented you the place. You will also have to sign the book and write you unit number, the name of who rented it etc ( but don't worry you can write whatever and they don't really check🤣). Again the amenities (pool, gym, walking path) can only be accessed with the key card and these facilities open at 7am and closed at 8pm There are a few places to eat near Dream Lagoon. For breakfast don't miss the BonPanne for great quality an an inexpensive lattes/ espressos, baked goods ( don't miss getting an Elote / corn🌽 Muffin) and fresh Orange juice (search Google). There is also taqueria, a gelateria, a Dominos pizza, BBQ Chicken place "Pollo a La Leña" etc. All within 5 minutes from the Dream Lagoon entrance, but again if you are coming to Dream Lagoon, it will be best to have a car. Tip: if you looking for an amazing professional massage therapist, search "SOS Massage Cancun" on Google. It is a convenient 5 minutes drive from Dream Lagoon. If you prefer pools instead of ocean, and if you are on a tight budget, you will not go wrong getting a place at Dream Lagoon. Note: I visited in November. It is rainy season, and indeed it rained at some point every day, yet there was always periods of sun at various times of the day. If you don't want rain the best time to visit Cancun is between February and April.