Runaway Bay

This resort is VERY big, so lots of stairs and walking. Our room was on the same floor as the lobby which means the main buffet and most other restaurants, pool and beach require using stairs or elevator. Our room was rather outdated and the beds are in need of replacing as they have a valley in the middle. Not very comfortable. The toilet is very low, but our friend's room was a bit more updated including a higher toilet. Food was good, the gourmet restaurant was amazing, the knife steakhouse was just ok. We always wee able to find lots to eat. Drinks are strong but good. Staff is stand-offish, I had one girl in the main buffet roll her eyes at me because I brought my plate back in from the pool area. but Jessica at the gourmet Don Pablo) was beyond exceptional. She made our vacation! The beach once we found it and the point beyond is awesome and is located by the kids water pool. It's not a beach for a nice big walk though. The main pool is ok but suggest using the middle section although it isn't easy to get out of, don't know why there's no stairs. The sections of the pools on the ends have pool bars which means a lot of people peeing in the pool. Why the shallow kids pool is connected to one of the ends I have yet to figure out. That end has to be closed because there was a diaper accident! They do allow locals and off-duty staff to come by bus using a day pass. The majority that day took over the place and started dancing raunchy by the pool bar…. It was like a porno with clothes on - too much with kiddos around. Another reason to have the kids pool NOT connected to pool bar. We would return but the price point is a bit high considering the rooms are outdated and the majority of staff are rude.

The hotel was charming and sweet not much to do for kids. The huts were loud not sound proofing. The resort blared loud music till late at night past 12am. Staff were friendly. Food was met always had something to eat but the same thing everyday.

We would have trouble giving this "resort" more than a one out of five star rating. The room was decent, but that's where it ends. Little hot water. Ac did work. Maid service was hit and miss. Entry door had big gaps to let in the nite life creatures. Food was so so. Edible but fish was not fresh. Tried it every day and it was not good. I'm not a picky eater but good fish was not on this address. Exterior of buildings was in need of renovation and face lift. Pool was littered with debris. Swim up bar runs out of beer, tequila and whiskey daily. White wine was warm. And sometimes hard to find too. Their cleaning of used glasses was not with hot water. Beach was not as mentioned. Full of rocks. No activities around pool. Only aquasizes. No music around pool. Place was seriously lacking!! The cats were entertaining, lots of them around. Would not recommend.