6/10
We have been coming to this resort since 2012. Historically, it has been the resort to which we compare all other resorts. This time, however, our experience was not up to usual standards. We stayed in casitas (2702), and the main issue was that when we tried to fill the tub with water, it flowed out around the faucet. Maintenance said it was a leak in the wall, and they would have to break open the wall to fix it. Our stay this time was short, so we didn't want them to "repair" the faucet while we were there, but I am not sure we will be returning to Casitas on our next trip. The experience this time was not in proportion to the price for 4 days and 3 nights ($1800). Also, the air conditioner did not keep the room cool enough to sleep comfortably without sticking to the sheets. Finally, the rubber weather stripping around the glass door leading to the patio was falling off (probably why the room wouldn't cool). Our snacks were refilled on day 2, but not on day 3. We knew from previous visits that the beach was not the best, but this time, the beach was awful! It was covered in sargasso, and the smell was so strong in front of Casitas 26-28 that sitting on the palapas was unpleasant. In addition to the smell, the tiny bugs that live in seaweed were biting. The only beach area that could be used was in front of the presidential suites and the burger restaurant in El Royal. Food was not as good as it used to be. Four of 6 people in party got food poisoning.
Brandy
Estada de 3 nits (juny 2025)