Sosua

My experience was better than expected. Most importantly I must say you get what you pay for. The best rooms in our opinion are the deluxe gardenview rooms. Having stayed in the Select area we prefer the deluxe gardenview. The reasons are a nice room but number one Hot hot water with lots of pressure. We are not big drinkers and prefer weaker drinks requesting the same. We have a comfortable bed , pool view , and all the amenities we need. The food this year was superior within the buffet area. Multiple choices of excellent flavoured meats . Bacon ( a big deal for some) was available most days. Fresh tasty fruit every day including mangoes. I have no complaints as we have travelled here many times. The hotel is constantly making repairs and improvements . The hotel was totally at capacity which resulted in lineups at popular times. This was handled to the best of their ability.. The a la cartes could use a refresh as menu items are limited and frankly better at buffet if offered. We have tried Herman's for a fee but feel our off resort options were a better choice . There was some nice entertainment by far bar that was nice . This place is a gem with wonderful grounds good staff and is what it is. They could refresh pools but obviously not when at capacity. The latest shipment of loungers are poor quality and several have been broken. Although some loungers are stressed from much much larger people . The weather and repairs that are required for this area are massive. When waves can crash and smash railings stairs and walkways make this a constant undertaking .Be aware Mother Nature is a factor here it can rain it can storm it can be anything. Enjoy it all but be aware.

This is a seniors focused review. If you have mobility issues this resort will limit your activity to a very small area. Very few ground floor rooms, no elevators, impossible stairs. Even the lobby in Select can only be accessed by a dozen steps which is also where you exchange beach towels.The swim up rooms have no railing to access the 5 foot deep water Many steps to the beach. The buffet area is extremely small and shared with the very large main resort so you must pick your eating times carefully to avoid being jostled about by the mass of people as you make your way through the only door in and out of the room. There is only one of the four a la carte restaurants that does not involve a great trek through the main resort but that restaurant is really excellent and can be booked every night for Select. On that trek you go through dim lighting and areas with burnt out lights, mis-aimed mood lighting shining directly in your eyes and poorly marked steps.If you have a mishap during your stay, ( my wife fractured her ankle on one of these steps ) do not expect much assistance from management. We have travelled for 30 years to most of the Caribbean islands and rate this as one of the worst managed resorts. The non Select part of the resort is the typical crowded, loud, pool oriented "one weekers" and as expected people are generally younger than Select.