Review Of Unico 20°87°, A Popular Resort In Mexico

Honestly, I didn’t even have to make it through the check-in process to understand the hype. 

Once we got our drinks, someone came over to confirm our reservations, explain how everything at Unico works, and answer any and all questions.

Then we met our local host (shoutout to Kristel for being amazing) because everyone gets assigned a local host during their stay that can help with pretty much everything. Before being escorted to our room, Kristel greeted us, gave us the rundown of all the restaurants, and assisted us in making our dinner reservations. Throughout our stay we were able to text Kristel if we needed anything, whether we had questions about on-site activities or wanted to have something special arranged. 

I typically avoid big hotels because they can be noisy and crowded, but Unico was the exact opposite. It was like being in an outdoor spa. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, there was definitely some fun happening, but it’s all peace and quiet until the afternoon when people flock to the main pool’s swim-up bar and the DJ starts the music. And when evening hits, things calm down again.

Despite living in Florida for half my life, I’ve never seen the ocean look this enticing. 

Also, the evening light made the water look like some ethereal cotton candy. Amazing!

I am a total sucker for a swimming pool, but in COVID times, I didn’t really like the idea of being in a pool with dozens of other people. I decided to book the swim-up room which was pretty private. 

What makes Unico’s swim-up rooms better than other resorts is that the rooms are not located on the main pool but instead, each building has a separate pool that is only accessible to those rooms on the ground floor.

I easily spent five hours a day in my swim-up pool, and only ever saw one other couple in the pool. And it seems like an unwritten rule that people don’t swim into the territory of other suites, so it was basically a private pool.

And the mattress is so comfy. I really want to know where I can get one!

In the evening, usually while we were away at dinner, someone would come and “turn down” the room. This typically meant getting the room ready for bed. They’d close the curtains, get the bed ready for sleeping, turn the TV on, lower the lights, leave some chocolates, and my favorite part, put on the diffuser. 

At check-in they had a curated list of scents to encourage relaxation, and we got to pick which one we liked best. Then each evening, during turn-down, they’d add our chosen scent to the diffuser, so we’d get back from dinner ready to relax and wind down.

When the snorkeling activity filled up, we chose to take the kayaks out into the ocean as a plan B, and honestly, I preferred it to snorkeling — which we did the next day.

It was such a fun way to spend the afternoon without paying any extra for an off-site excursion.

Cenotes are a natural sinkhole in the ground filled with water. They are unique to the Yucatan peninsula, so definitely worth the visit, since when else will you have an opportunity to swim in one? 

Many cenotes look like caves you can swim or snorkel in, but others are more open and look similar to springs or lakes.

The half-day cenote and snorkeling tour cost $49 USD per person, plus a $20 transportation fee. 

I was so surprised when we got back. It was such a fun treat to see all the balloons and the sign, but that avocado piñata was EVERYTHING!!! I wish I could’ve taken it home with me, but my bags were too full. 😭

I just felt so special. Applebees could never. 

Unico is about 95% couples, 5% friends, and I maybe saw one solo traveler while I was there. Most people are on their honeymoons, so it’s definitely a more romantic and relaxed place. 

I wouldn’t recommend it for groups of friends who really want to party. While they have some fun party-adjacent things like a swim-up bar, a daily DJ, and live music, the vibes were definitely less Spring break and more relaxing getaway.