"I was a bit apprehensive after seeing some of the complaints from others about this resort. I am very glad I went ahead and booked. There is a lot to love about this resort, and only a few small negatives.
This resort is very sprawling and covers a lot of ground. With how it is built into the jungle, it feels like a mini adventure park just walking around. They have several Mayan ruins, lots of kept and unkept wildlife, like monkeys, deer, and macaws. The main pool is huge and beautiful. It is slightly brackish (salty), but this I think is actually a plus. There are several kids areas and a very nice daycare program and play area. For us the ocean cove was a hit. Fish, activities, sand. Wonderful for relaxing. A snorkeling area, though water there is rougher and the entry needs work.
Many other reviews complained of food and rooms being dated. For the premium restaurants, The Oriental restaurant is the best, The Mexican was okay, the rest were not a good fit for us. Buffets here are excellent and they clearly spend time and staff them to make it a premium experience. I highly recommend the buffets. Huge variety of food, most of which is very well prepared. Deserts and baked goods were very tasty everyday.
As for the rooms, yes, they are showing their age some, but the beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, maintained, and everything worked as it should. Their wristband room keys are awesome. Common areas are beautiful and clean. "
