Guest User
January 4, 2025
First up, I am not a travel agent, blogger, influencer etc. This stay was paid for by us as a vacation, so it will include the good stuff, as well as the disappointments. I don't normally drop reviews, but as the place is only recent, and most reviews I've seen so far are from travel agents and others in the industry who would have had a gilded view of their stay, I wanted to give an guests POV. Length of stay: 6 nights, 7 days from Dec 26 through Jan 1 Room Type: Princess Overwater Villa with Infinity Pool Overall, this place was great. Food, drinks, vibe. Was just what we needed. Was everything perfect, no, but the great far outweighed the disappointing. As we booked our stay before they were open, we did get a good price. Looking at future pricing, it definitely going up. Would we stay here again. For the price we paid (~$10k/week) for overwater villa. Without hesitation. For the current full price listed ($4k/night). We might hesitate a little bit, and wonder if we might instead find another new location to experience. Neither my partner nor I can remember when we were ever this relaxed at the end of a trip. The Room: Was absolutely gorgeous, and the pictures did not lie. Bed was absolutely comfortable (firm, my preference). Room was spacious with a lounge, and a small bar. Bathroom was huge, with a large tub, a shower, double sink. The shower also had a door to outside which included an outdoor shower. Even better. Outside deck was perfectly situated to catch the afternoon sun and relax all afternoon. I should point out, about half the villa decks face east, so they would get mor morning sun, while the other half (which included ours), were more to the west. Given the location and how the villa was set up (#13), we had almost absolute privacy on the deck. No other guests in the nearby villas would be able to see our deck while walking to or from theirs. Unless some kayakers / or snorkelers roamed a fair way out, we were able to enjoy the deck in absolute peace. If relaxing in the water as opposed to the pool is your preference (sea water was warmer), then take water shoes. The sea floor was rocky and uncomfortable under foot. The Vibe / Pools The adult side was well below capacity given it has only been open a few weeks. I doubt there were more than 30 couples at the resort during our stay, which made everything relaxed, no wait when at bars or restaurants or by the pool, and perfect for trying to relax. When this place picks up, then it may be a much different vibe, especially with the prime cabanas being sought after, and likely reserved by butlers for their rooms from early in the morning. During our stay however, there would have been enough cabanas for every couple so no stress on that. 3 large pools on the adult side, plus the Platinum pool above the lounge, and the pool on the terrace outside the nightclub (a hidden gem with a great view). So, no shortage of water side locations. Oh, each side has 1 pool with a swim up bar if