We wanted a place on the beach with a nice pool and easy access to the beach. We planned many excursions so we did rent a car, but the market, bank, shopping, and restaurants are all in walking distance. It was perfect for my family of four (kids 12 and 15). We were able to eat breakfast in the condo everyday, store snacks, cook a pasta meal one night and enjoy dinner out. Unfortunately it stormed 90% of our trip, but we did have about 6 hours of sun on the last day when we could enjoy the pool and beach. We otherwise were not at the resort much as we toured Chichenitza (Viator), swam in a cenote, toured Rio Secreto, and took a trip down to Tulum. All of it was Fantastico!
I’m thankful we did not spend the extra money on an all-inclusive resort. This was more affordable, the kids had their own beds, and I have found that I feel AWFUL whenever I eat “all that I can eat.” Plus, if we spent the money on an all inclusive, we would have been sitting at a rainy resort all week instead of using that extra money to explore and adventure. So if your looking for something similar, I highly suggest this VRBO.