Pros: Grounds are pretty and the concept has potential.
Cons:
• Entertainment: Main pool had almost no vibe—only bingo. For a resort of this size, daytime programming felt flat and repetitive.
• Pool experience: No swim-up bar; drink service at loungers was slow, often long waits.
• Excellence Club value: Paid extra for top-shelf liquor, but it was only available 3–11 pm. That restriction wasn’t clear and undermines the upgrade.
• Food: Lacked flavor across venues; meals were surprisingly unpleasant for a 5-star-priced property.
• Service: Staff weren’t accommodating. A basic request to heat food we brought back from an excursion was met with a hard “no,” with no alternative offered.
Bottom line: We travel a minimum of three times a year and were excited to try this resort, but it fell short on nearly every front. Not worth the time or the upcharge until they improve pool programming, add a swim-up bar or speed up service, honor top-shelf access all day for Club guests, and raise food quality.