It really saddens me to have to write this, but I must. This is my 3rd time here with my family and although my first two times here were 5 stars, it is now more lithe 2.5 stars.
First two times I went here was amazing, but now you would think after a couple of years things would get better, but sadly they have gotten worse. I raved to all my friends and family about coming here and recommending it to them highly, but I now I definitely won't recommend and most likely we won't be returning here either.
Let me first start by stating that the resort was quiet. Barely a soul so you know it's empty. The first two times we came here, place was packed and the service from everyone throughout the whole resort was phenomenal. Really made you feel welcomed and at home. Sadly, not the case now. It feels as if everyone is a robot and just going through the motions. Pool service was basically non existent. Went to place an order at the bar because no one was around took take an order until finally our waiter saw us about to make the order and then he took it. Fine. Waited over an hour!. Had to go back to the bar to make the order again when you guessed it, our waiter was there and said I'll bring it in 5 minutes. They are making it now. NOW!?. Ok whatever. It's our first day. Just trying to have a good time with my wife and two children. Another half hour goes by and finally it arrives. Why so long I ask?. It's very busy sir, I'm sorry he goes but the resort is empty basically. Other times we came, we made orders and it was packed and we got it within ten minutes.
Next door, they are doing construction which isn't Beach Palaces fault, but they close down part of the children's pool area and pretty much the kids club. You can leave the kids there, but that's at your own risk. Scaffolds right above it and if something big and heavy enough falls, you guessed it, it would go right thru the kids club. I'm not taking the chance. So like I said, not the Palaces fault, BUT, it would've been nice to know before making my reservations. I would've went to a different resort. The Moon Palace perhaps. Go to the front desk to try and address my concerns, only to be led to the"customer relations" people with the white shirts. Go back to the room and see a message indicator on my phone. Stupid me thinking it's the resort to talk about the situation, nope, just a rep wanting to go over my resort credits and stuff. Did that last night at check in. I'm paying all this money for what?. Nothing. That's what. Paid much less twice before and had probably the best vacations we ever had, but now so far feels like a complete waste of time and money and it's only the first full day. Hopefully, it'll turn out better and if it does, I will promptly update my review, but not looking like that'll happen
Well, it's been a long time, but I have to update my review. I apologize for the late update. After I had written my initial bad review, proper and quick actions had taken place.
First off, the customer relations/service manager Alberto, tried contacting me in every which way until he found my family and I at the pool. He wanted to know more about my issues in detail and strived to take care of them asap. By that time I was actually still upset, but he did everything in his power to alleviate the stress and he succeeded. Thank you Alberto.
Not only that, but the actual General Manager of the Palace Resorts, Mr. Mark Dahle, contacted me via email the same day and made it a point for one of the resorts staff members to bring me into his office. We had a very nice and open hearted talk about the issues and wanted to make sure that everything was on the up and up and made it a point to make sure that the rest of our stay went smooth. Well it did. They offered a few services free of charge which was greatly appreciated, but I refused because that's not why I posted a bad review. I didn't do it for free stuff, I just did it because it had to be done. Nevertheless, the gesture was nice. Thank you Mr. Dahle.
As for the other staff members, most, if not all were great, but the ones that stood out to my family the most were...
Gilberto.... The waiter in the mornings at Tequila
Armando..... The beach pool. He was The Man!
Mirna.....Bocelli Restaurant... Great service. She went above and beyond
Thank you guys for a great ending to a not so great start of our vacation. read more