Gastgebruiker
3 juni 2024
It is hard to write a review for this stunning resort but after coming here since my kids were toddlers from various locations in the state, I left this time with a bit of a sigh. The rooms haven't changed much in 30 years, testament to their quality build with stunning grounds & pools. Some areas starting to look tired around the exteriors.The staff in general are lovely. We didn't have a vehicle this trip, choosing to eat exclusively at the resort and this is where we felt the lack. Around the food and not just the cost of it. Buffet breakfast expensive if you don't eat a lot, great if you do;room service of pizza, no plates, no serviettes, sure eat out of the box and drinks not delivered, so a walk to Divers for a bottle of rum; first meal around the pool on a quiet day before the long weekend,mushy prawns, dry bland club sandwich; drinks out the front every night, beer OK but waiting and asking twice for my drinks.Sure these things can be addressed by returning,chasing up but adds a level of annoyance when you just want to chill. The biggest disappointment however was Sunset Grill, plastic mats on outdoor tables and being told by the gentleman overseeing, that there was 'no lingering' over cocktails, people are encouraged to order straight away,eat and leave. Diminishing the overall expectation of any dining experience other than drive through fast food perhaps. The steaks & sides were good,steer clear of mac&cheese. Kichi Kichi by the family pool provided the tastiest food we had along with a great dining atmosphere. Judging by the hours of doof doof music around the adult pool last Friday and subsequently in all of the rooms bounding the pool, I wonder if the Resort is targeting a different crowd. Very Ku De Ta feel to it but not very well read by the providers as most of the crowd would have been over 60, loving the sun, the birds, the drinks,the calm? We came expressly for a chillout,this was not the vibe I was looking for here. Have loved this resort and its grounds, ambience and style for years however not sure at $6-800 per night that it is 'the place' anymore, unique as it is.
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