Gran Festivall
Manzanillo, MexicoAll travelers
Our take
A sprawling all‑inclusive mid‑range resort in Manzanillo that caters to families with lots of pools and activities
- 450 rooms
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Manzanillo, Mexico
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 450
- Dining listed
- -
Why travelers love it
“A sprawling all‑inclusive mid‑range resort in Manzanillo that caters to families with lots of pools and activities”
Guests consistently mention the wealth of family‑friendly activities, including multiple pools, water slides, kids’ club, and nightly entertainment. Many praise the friendliness of staff and buffet meals.
Food & drink
WeakFood is a weak spot: when the kitchen is running, a few guests find it fine, but more often you'll hear about awful meals, and there have been stretches when breakfast simply didn't appear despite the all‑inclusive label.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Occasional positive notes on drinks
- A few guests enjoyed the buffet spread
Heads up
- Breakfast unavailable during staffing crises
- Multiple complaints of poor quality
- Open bar sometimes not actually open
Dining overview
Four restaurants (buffet main, Mexican a la carte, Italian a la carte, beach buffet/snack bar), plus a snack bar and five bars; mixed reviews on food quality
Beach
MixedThe beach barely registers in guest feedback, overshadowed by property problems. Manzanillo's dark‑sand Pacific shore is a scenic backdrop rather than a headline draw.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Pacific coast setting
- Views praised by some
Heads up
- Little evidence of beach service or upkeep
Beach is a public one across the highway; few free loungers and chairs, often crowded, guests may need to rent seating
Pools
WeakMultiple pools including a splash area, but both the main and splash pools are described as sloppy with missing tiles you have to step around carefully.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Multiple pools including kids' splash area
- Swim‑up bar on property
Heads up
- Missing tiles create cut hazards
- Very few loungers available
- General sloppy upkeep
Six pools including a large main pool, adult‑only solarium, children’s pool, waterslide park pool and pirate‑ship pool; lively atmosphere
Rooms & suites
450 roomsAbout 450 Mediterranean‑style rooms and villas painted white with balconies, flat‑screen TVs and air‑conditioning, many showing wear and tear
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
WeakEven at a mid‑range price, this feels like a bad deal. Recent stays have involved paid reservations with nothing open on arrival and services that simply weren't delivered.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Mid‑range pricing on paper
Heads up
- Reports of bookings honored with closed facilities
- All‑inclusive services not consistently provided
- Facilities in visible disrepair
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Not a fitThis is not a romance property. Tired facilities, uneven service, and a family‑activity vibe leave little for couples looking for polish or intimacy.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Ocean views from parts of the property
Heads up
- Rooms in poor repair
- No adult ambience or romance factor
- Reports of theft from rooms
Families
StretchFamilies can find fun here in the pools and activities, but the property borders on abandonment in places, with unsafe pool surfaces and rooms missing basics like AC and hot water.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Splash pool and activities for kids
- Family‑oriented layout
Heads up
- Pool tiles missing, risk of cuts
- Rooms lacking AC, hot water, remotes
- Cockroach complaints
Peace & Quiet
MixedNoise isn't the main issue here; deferred maintenance is. Expect clanging old pipes in the bathroom rather than late‑night parties.
low confidence
What you'll enjoy
- No party‑scene complaints
Heads up
- Old plumbing makes constant noise
- General sense of neglect rather than calm
Family‑focused resort with kids’ club, water park, theater, sports facilities (archery, zip‑line, tennis), spa, gym and disco
What past guests say
“The hotel is abandoned, it feels strange and nostalgic”
★★★★★
“The hotel is CLOSED‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️”
★☆☆☆☆
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
“It was okay, but the water slides weren't working; they were under maintenance when I went. The rooms are really in bad shape, and several are abandoned. Does anyone know why it's closed right now?”
★★★★☆
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Videos
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Know before you book
- Outdated and poorly maintained rooms and facilities
- Inconsistent service and unreliable air‑conditioning/hot water
- Little evidence of beach service or upkeep
- Breakfast unavailable during staffing crises
What you should know
What to Know
Go in with eyes wide open: confirm the property is actually operating before you travel, secure your valuables, and don't assume every advertised amenity will be functioning.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Staff friendly when present
Heads up
- Reports of theft from rooms and card cloning
- Staffing gaps have shut down food and bar service
- Advertised amenities (AC, hot water, TV remote) sometimes missing
Guests must cross a highway bridge to access the public beach; Wi‑Fi is free only in lobby; mobility may be a challenge given spread‑out layout
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated June 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- Not yet collected
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 50%
Source collection snapshot
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- 5 photos
- 16 videos
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