We just got back from a 4-night stay (July 6–10) at Moon Palace Sunrise. We traveled as a family of 5 with boys ages 9, 11 & 12.
Overall, we had a great trip and would absolutely return!
The biggest surprise was how much there was for older kids to do. The arcade, coffee shop, daily activities, and nightly shows kept them entertained the entire trip. The Sunrise pool is HUGE and never felt crowded despite being busy. The atmosphere was fun and energetic. The food was good—our favorite was the steakhouse.
We did the presentation for the Grand water park pass. The water park was fun, and the food at The Grand was noticeably better. However, I wouldn’t spend vacation time on the presentation again. The resort credits were disappointing—we had over $1,250 and couldn’t find much to use them on. Even after saying no, we were repeatedly pressured to buy, including at checkout.
Our biggest negative was the staff. Everyone was polite, but not nearly as warm or welcoming as we’ve experienced at other Caribbean resorts. We also noticed missing pool tiles and the pool was dirty to the point when you got out you needed to shower immediately. While there were workers constantly scrubbing it did not remove the problem.
Overall, we made great family memories. I’d definitely return, but I’d love to see less sales pressure and friendlier service.