The property itself was great, but the sales tactics undermined the value of the premium price we paid. Upon arrival, we were pitched an upgrade to the “Preferred Club,” which quickly turned into a timeshare presentation. While I get it’s a business, it set a disappointing tone.
On our first night, we were seated to discuss options for the New Year’s celebration, assuming it was included in the inflated holiday rate. Instead, we were told we’d need to pay $400-$800 extra to attend. This left us frustrated and undervalued, souring our impression of the stay.
The restaurants had long waits every night, which is understandable during the New Year’s rush, but the inconsistency between bars was disappointing. Drinks varied wildly in quality. The lobby bar was the best, offering decent drinks, but the others served weak, inconsistent versions of the same orders.
The constant upselling—whether for cabanas, events, or vendor products—was exhausting. My wife wanted to leave after the first night when she couldn’t get into a restaurant she’d looked forward to. I shared our concerns with the concierge and front desk, but nothing was done. Limited beach shade also seemed designed to push guests into renting cabanas.
While I had a decent time and would consider going back, my wife made it clear she would not. The aggressive sales tactics and lack of attention to guest concerns diminished the overall enjoyment.