Disappointing Experience!!…read more
The property and views are undeniably beautiful; however, that was unfortunately the only positive aspect of our stay. Considering the high cost of the resort, the overall experience did not meet expectations and was not a good value.
The additional fees throughout the resort only added to the frustration. Daily resort fees, taxes, and service charges on food and beverages were excessive, and a 16% gratuity was automatically added to every purchase, including individual drinks. Given the already high cost of staying at the resort, these charges felt unreasonable. Unfortunately, the guaranteed gratuities added to nearly every purchase also seemed to contribute to the lack of attentiveness and professionalism from many employees.
From the beginning of our stay, the service was consistently disappointing. Staff members often appeared disengaged and unhelpful, communication was poor, and requests took an excessive amount of time to be addressed. On several occasions during our stay, employees drove past guests in empty golf carts without offering assistance or even acknowledging those walking around the property. Unless guests specifically stopped them to request transportation, assistance was rarely offered.
The dining experience was another major disappointment. During a visit to the steak restaurant with a group of four, we waited over an hour for our meals. My husband ordered a medium-well steak but was served the incorrect dish and ultimately received an overcooked well-done steak instead. Additionally, the food was excessively salty and lacked quality overall. Despite ordering only four entrées, the final bill exceeded $400 after mandatory fees and gratuities were added. Given the pricing, both the food quality and level of service were unacceptable.
Another major disappointment was the beach itself. Although the views are beautiful, much of the beach was not swimmable due to excessive seaweed.
The resort also offered very limited entertainment and nightlife despite advertising activities and live music. In the evenings, the property felt unusually quiet and lacking in atmosphere, which further contributed to the underwhelming experience.
Overall, while the resort benefits from stunning scenery, the poor service, overpriced dining, excessive fees, lack of entertainment, and disappointing beach conditions significantly diminished our experience. Based on our stay, I would not return or recommend this resort.