Pros: The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained. The staff members are kind, attentive, and very hardworking. Service was excellent everywhere, and the food was magnificent. Every restaurant exceeded expectations, but reservations are needed. The pool area is huge and spotless, and the grounds are well kept. I loved my room, and the bed and linens were very comfortable. The bracelet system for room access, closing tabs, and leaving tips was extremely convenient and eliminated the need for cash.Cons:
The beach was not the best due to sting rays, seaweed, and fish. My main concern was being repeatedly asked who I was traveling with. As a single mother traveling with my two daughters and my mother, this made me feel vulnerable. I later had $150 stolen from my purse while I was in the pool with my children. My purse was hidden under towels, and the resort was not busy, so I sadly feel it may have been coordinated by staff. Even the concierge reacted with surprise when I said it was just us, which added to my discomfort.
I reported the theft to security and explained the entire situation, but since it was the day before checkout, there was no follow up or contact from a manager. I was only told that this was the second report they had ever received. Overall, I still had a great time and would recommend the resort, but I advise guests not to leave valuables unattended. I also encourage the hotel to avoid asking guests who they are traveling with and instead ask a
