Torn between Blue Kay and Tropicante

Thread title explains it all. We are a family of 5, kids ages 8, 5, and 5.

-Clear, caribbean blue water with a soft sandy ocean floor (not rocky!)

-Soft sand beach

-Minimal sea grass

-Good food

-Nice changing area

I was set on Blue Kay, as it appears there is decent snorkeling near the shore. I understand you can take a boat out to the reef at Tropicante... while our 8 year old can snorkel I'm not sure how the 5 year olds would do. However... The reserved loungers and no entry fee at Tropicante caught my attention. Plus I understand they have bike rentals, banana boat rides, and cheap massages.

So, what's the consensus?

Interested in this info as well.

Interested in this info as well.

Not sure if I'll be able to comment on Blue Kay, but we decided on Tropicante so I will be able to give a report on that.

I think it depends on whether you want quieter, less vendors, and more space or more compact, in the middle of things.

However Costa Maya is really not that big - easy enough to walk from one to the other and check them both out if you don’t like your first choice, or even if you just want to try both!