S Hotel Montego Bay

An amazing visit to a boutique hotel right by the historic doctors cave beach! We were referred by a family friend given what we heard was exceptional management. Mrs Pryce and her team did not disappoint. Right from arrival with staff like Deondre and the front desk team the customer...

An amazing visit to a boutique hotel right by the historic doctors cave beach! We were referred by a family friend given what we heard was exceptional management. Mrs Pryce and her team did not disappoint. Right from arrival with staff like Deondre and the front desk team the customer service was excellent. The beach can be seen right from the lobby and we enjoyed the red cabanas pool side for meals and relaxing. We had one of the Sky-suites which also had an outstanding sunset view and amenities. Overall there was great food, staff and a different feel from the larger hotels. For those wanting a boutique hotel experience nestled right in Montego Bay S Hotel can’t be beat!

We just returned from 3 nights at this resort after a week’s stay in Negril. This is our second time to Sandals MB. The property is stunning, the beach is beautiful, the water is clear and the food was excellent! We stayed in swim up room 116, and it was...

We just returned from 3 nights at this resort after a week’s stay in Negril. This is our second time to Sandals MB. The property is stunning, the beach is beautiful, the water is clear and the food was excellent! We stayed in swim up room 116, and it was a great location. My husband’s only complaint is that he likes a separate living area, which this room didn’t have. Our butlers Raj and Sean did an excellent job taking care of us. We felt that the food was great overall, especially loving our dinners at Tokyo Joe’s, Butch’s and Bayside. We will for sure be back!

Very nice hotel. Clean, Good location. Friendly staff, Romaine was an excellent tour driver recommend by the hotel. Took us to Dunns River, Bamboo Rafting, Rick’s cafe etc Reliable, safe driver, Good recommendations, clean van. +1 (876) 433-0359 - Romaine

This is my wife’s and mine first visit to Jamaica. We are experienced travelers and searched for an all-inclusive, quiet, relaxing, on the beach, reasonably priced resort. We had previously vacationed at larger all-inclusive properties (and that was my first preference); however, I was intrigued with the S Hotel due...

This is my wife’s and mine first visit to Jamaica. We are experienced travelers and searched for an all-inclusive, quiet, relaxing, on the beach, reasonably priced resort. We had previously vacationed at larger all-inclusive properties (and that was my first preference); however, I was intrigued with the S Hotel due to its location, smaller size, restaurant options, and positive TripAdvisor reviews. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve outlined who we are, what we wanted in a resort, and I will try to articulate an objective review of why we selected the S Hotel in order to assist fellow readers with their vacation decision-making. I enjoy vacation planning, especially to a location that I have never visited. When I search for a vacation property, I read TripAdvisor reviews, sort through the good and bad, and use the information from recent contributor stays to make my decisions. One thing that I noticed on TripAdvisor for the S Hotel was the considerable number of brief single contributor 5-star reviews of the property. This immediately caused me to pause and to wonder whether there was some benefit to inviting new contributors to write positive reviews for the S Hotel. I don’t believe there is/was an incentive to write the glowing reviews, so I put these reviews aside and focused on the reviews from contributors with established profiles and multiple reviews on the TripAdvisor site. So here is my review of our five-night Jamaican stay at the S Hotel…. Hotel: The S Hotel is a six-floor boutique hotel with 120 guest rooms (most rooms have a large balcony overlooking the pool and beach). A large rectangular pool is located at the backside of the hotel that overlooks Doctor’s Cove Beach; there is also a small glass-sided plunge pool on Floor 5. The restaurants are located on the ground floor (Rock Steady along with the Buffet), Floor 5 (Jam Rock), and Floor 6 (Roots Rock). Also on the ground floor is a coffee/sweets Café, an evening bar, and a pool bar (not a swim-up bar) with a small seating area with limited food service from an outside grill. There is also a 6th Floor bar (the S Club) that is only open on the weekend. A private, and guarded, portion of Doctor’s Cove Beach is located off the pool area. The beach has attendants that will provide an umbrella and chairs. There is no cost for this service, but remember to tip. The guards keep any unwanted beach vendors away from disrupting one’s valuable beach time. Rooms: The rooms are quite large and spacious. I selected a Skye Suite for several reasons. Primarily, I wanted a high floor with a balcony that would provide views of Montego Bay above any palm trees, which the Sky Suite delivers. Our room was also above any noise from the pool level. As a fyi, the Junior King Suites are the same rooms as the Sky Suite, only located on the lower floors. I would avoid the Mini King Suite as these rooms are small and do not contain a balcony – these are sleeping rooms only. Our King Sky Suite was sufficiently large for two; however, the closet area was unusually tiny containing a short hanging bar and only a small two drawer built-in unit. We needed to use our suitcases as the closet could not contain all our clothing. The shower is gigantic, but IMO, poorly designed and in need of a good steam cleaning. If you are traveling as a group (or couples) and select a double-bedded room, there is only a pulldown shade to close off the bathroom for shower privacy. Additionally, for what it’s worth, there is also a sheer curtain between the bed area and the bathroom area. Overall, our room was clean (save a good shower cleaning), our bed was comfortable, and the best aspect of our room was the balcony (two chairs and a table). The sink area could use a redo with new caulking and fixtures and the room decor could use a freshening up with new furniture and wall art. The property was first opened in 2019, so updates are in order. Restaurants: There are 4 primary restaurant choices with one restaurant being closed daily; the Buffet is open daily. There is only one restaurant that is used for breakfast and lunch, the Buffet. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and plentiful, so we never had to wait for a table. There are designated hours for all meal services (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Our daily breakfast options consisted of breads, fruits, pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, sliced meats, and several hot breakfast items including French toast, pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, potatoes, fish, and an omelet station. Servers would provide water, coffee, and tea; juice was available on the buffet. The Café was also an extremely popular option for morning protein drinks, smoothies, and specialty coffees/teas/lattes. Lunch was also served from the Buffet and consisted of breads, meats and cheeses for sandwiches/wraps, a salad bar, a tortilla chip bar, a daily soup, and several hot lunch items including steamed vegetables, coconut stew (vegetarian), fish, a jerk protein dish, and sliced pizza. There was also a dessert bar with several different options each day. Servers would provide water, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic beverage service. The pool grill also serves as another lunch option and offered jerk chicken, hamburgers, French fries, and a veggie wrap. The pool bar was nearby and offered a set menu of specialty beverages (try the dirty banana) and a few beer choices. Overall, breakfast and lunch offered an ample variety of fresh food choices. Of note, my wife is a vegetarian (no fish too), and her food choices, especially at lunch, were limited. Vegetarians enjoy more than a salad. There is also no possibility to request special, or specific, meals. Guests are limited to the daily food choices that are being offered on the buffet. Now dinner is complicated. Dinner is served daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 2 of the 3 specialty restaurants. During our stay, one specialty restaurant was closed daily. Reservations are a MUST for each restaurant (i.e., you cannot just show up at one of the restaurants, other than the Buffet, and expect to be seated). The S Hotel does not publish this information: dinner restaurant reservations can be made through the concierge, or via e-mail, or a telephone request, starting Thursday afternoon for the week beginning each Sunday. For our five-night stay, which began on a Sunday, I e-mailed the S Hotel and requested a dinner reservation for 7 PM at each restaurant the Thursday before we arrived. Not knowing which restaurant was going to be open, the resort staff booked our restaurants with dining times and advised me when I arrived on-site of our dinner dates and times. Jam Rock, the Italian restaurant, provided our best dinners. The entrée selections did not change for any of the restaurants during our stay and consisted of a 2 or 3 appetizer choices, a soup/salad, several entrée choices, and several dessert choices. You ordered all dining choices at one time. Although some guests have suggested that food portions were small, I found portions to be plenty. Ordering more than one appetizer/entree option is refrained. Although Roots Rock seemed to be a popular choice among the hotel guests, due to its Jamaican cuisine, it was my least favorite restaurant as I found the entrée options to be heavily spiced. Rock Steady, the seafood restaurant, was the most visually upscale with a pianist providing dinner music. All menus contained a single vegetarian entrée item (which was not fish), but the kitchen staff were not able to prepare, or make any modifications to any of the entrees, which was disappointing. The Buffet dinner was much like breakfast and lunch. Soup, breads, salad, several hot dinner items with a protein, usually a jerk prepared protein, fish, streamed vegetables, a coconut stew, and a dessert bar. I enjoyed going for a late dessert in the Café. Plenty of delicious dessert items along with several ice cream flavors – it is worth checking out. Pool and Beach: The pool area is genuinely nice with lounge chairs surrounding the pool and comfortable cabanas on the pool perimeter. All seating is first come, first serve. While I did see some guests “saving” specific pool locations, there were always available lounge chairs and pool cabanas. Pool servers walk about inquiring if you would like a bar drink. We are beach people, and the beach area is great. A sizable portion of the Doctor’s Cove Beach is exclusive to only S Hotel guests. Beach attendants will place a beach umbrella and 2 lounge chairs for you and although there is no cost for the service, a few dollars in tip are certainly anticipated. The rest of the beach is open to the public and to cruise ship guests, but the beach never really became overcrowded. There are also a couple of almond trees on the beach; the beach sand is course. Once you get into the water, the sandy bottom is hard packed, and it gets deep quickly. Ten feet from shore is easily six feet deep. The water is clear and salty, which makes floating quite easy. The swimming area is roped off and for-hire catamarans bring their guests to a reef area that is on the outside of the roped-off area. We brought our own snorkeling gear, no need for fins, and had a blast swimming with the fish. As I noted, there are guards positioned around the beach to keep non-hotel guests at bay. Hotel Atmosphere: The vibe at the S Hotel is relaxed and calming. During our stay, older generational guests and mostly couples (40s, 50s, 60s) outnumbered younger guests (20s) – just saying who stays here. If you are looking for a party environment, the S Hotel will disappoint you. Each evening, the hotel featured a local Jamaican band or a planned evening activity. The bands were quite good. For a more vibrant nightlife, bars and other restaurants can be found outside of the hotel compound – I would taxi and not walk. The Hotel is encircled, for security purposes I suppose, within a 6-foot concrete wall. The area surrounding the hotel consists of inexpensive souvenir shops and a few lesser hotels. We ventured out one afternoon and soon returned as there is little to see or buy. The hotel also has a wonderful spa. Spa services are an additional cost but add to one’s overall relaxation. Again, be certain to bring tip money for the hotel staff; they work extremely hard to make everyone’s stay enjoyable and they receive nothing extra for their service and hospitality. My Overall Impression: I liked the S Hotel for our first Jamaican stay. It’s a small resort, so it never seemed busy, and is located close to the Montego Bay airport. The rooms are large, clean, and not extravagant. The hotel staff is very friendly and welcoming. The beach is wonderful. The hotel vibe is calming and relaxing. This is not an activity-heavy resort, nor a party resort. However, with the S Hotel being a smaller resort, I was expecting more personal touches and accommodations, especially with meal choices. I can understand why some guests ventured outside of the hotel for dinner and bar fun. While the guest rooms are fine, I would not classify them as being luxurious or romantic, and I also believe that a freshening up of the rooms, especially the bathroom, is necessary to maintain the hotel’s appeal. Our five-night stay seemed like the right amount of time to enjoy the resort without becoming bored and wanting more choices.

What a beautiful and well needed stay at S hotel. We enjoy the food, we had a great time on the beach and let me tell you the people here are just amazing. Very clean place and very clean rooms. We were recommended here and I have to admit. We...

What a beautiful and well needed stay at S hotel. We enjoy the food, we had a great time on the beach and let me tell you the people here are just amazing. Very clean place and very clean rooms. We were recommended here and I have to admit. We have no regrets. Will be back.

We normally cruise, but wanted to experience an all inclusive resort. There are many to choose from in Montego Bay and Jamaica. We wanted a smaller resort rather than one with hundreds of people stirring around. So we chose the “S” The S hotel is designed very well as well...

We normally cruise, but wanted to experience an all inclusive resort. There are many to choose from in Montego Bay and Jamaica. We wanted a smaller resort rather than one with hundreds of people stirring around. So we chose the “S” The S hotel is designed very well as well as the room layout. The views are awesome and the pool area is very nice. The hotel is only five minutes from the airport and they can/will arrange safe transportation for guests. It was obvious that a lot of planning goes in to the activities and entertainment, which we enjoyed. The front desk was friendly and helpful but, check in time is 3:00 pm. They could do better at having their rooms ready at 3:00 pm which is supposed to be check in time. Ours wasn’t, but they did give us our “bracelet” so that we were identifiable as guests. With the bracelet we were able to eat and drink at the buffet and pool bar/grill until our room was ready. They will watch your luggage by the front desk in the meantime. The bracelet works as your room key once activated which we found to be very handy. The café/bar by the pool was our favorite and had consistently tasty burgers, fish sandwiches and fries. The pool area was very nice and there are waiters who make rounds around the pool. The buffet had plenty to choose from breakfast, lunch and dinner and the omelet bar at breakfast was excellent. The Café 24/7 is kind of like a coffee shop but it isn’t open 24/7. To the best of my recollection they didn’t open until 8 am. It takes a little time for them to be fully operational so if you are up and around early, the buffet has coffee/tea and pastries (as well as breakfast). The beach was nice. There were both open areas and shaded areas under almond trees. The resort offers chairs and umbrellas to guests at no charge which we enjoyed daily. There were “guards” at each end of the beach designated for S Hotel customers and they do an excellent job of keeping it exclusive, just beware that they do not “own” that portion of Doctors Cave beach. On especially crowded days there may be others sharing it, however the chairs and umbrellas remain exclusive to S Hotel guests and visitors are kept behind the chair line, so that your view of the water isn’t obstructed. There is a waiter on the beach who can serve bottled water, rum punch and punch. For anything else, you can also walk to the pool bar and get your drinks (any drink). Be advised that drinks taken to the beach need to be in a disposable plastic cup, you just have to specify that with the poolside bartender when you order. The view of the bay and the water is absolutely stunning. You may want to get a dependable ride or escort if you want to visit Jimmy Cliff Blvd (the Hip Strip). which is the street just outside the gate. There are plenty of staff stationed at specific areas that do a great job of keeping the resort exclusive. I originally wrote a long and detailed review and included a few, small issues. In fairness, we didn’t speak to anyone about them. The hotel responded to our review very quickly. I was assured that if we were to stay there again, any issues brought to management’s attention will be taken care of immediately and would have been had we said something. I was given their word that all of our concerns were being addressed with staff in order to train/retrain and make every experience there perfect, not great, “perfect”. So, if you book the S hotel and you have any issues, speak to management asap.

Let me start by saying the staff at this hotel are amazing. Everyone was kind and friendly. The food is fantastic. The head chef at the buffet is talented and makes the dinner buffet look like a 5 star restaurant. The hotel is in need of some upgrades but it’s...

Let me start by saying the staff at this hotel are amazing. Everyone was kind and friendly. The food is fantastic. The head chef at the buffet is talented and makes the dinner buffet look like a 5 star restaurant. The hotel is in need of some upgrades but it’s very clean and small enough to not be over whelming. A few cons- there is a large public beach sitting right behind the pool deck. They bring cruise ships to that location several times per week. The S hotel is non smoking but the people at the public beach smoke and it can be smelled from the pool deck. They do have an assigned beach area for S hotel guests only. They serve a few drinks there from the hotel bar and bring them to your chair. You can also get a drink at the bar and bring to the beach in your own insulated cup. One other thing was there’s an up charge for “premium” liquor, which isn’t worth it. The liquor that’s included could also use an upgrade. We ended up purchasing our own liquor at the store next door. The best things about this hotel are the staff, food and sunsets. If those minor inconveniences don’t bother you, you will have a wonderful time.

Our stay in Jamaica was amazing. The culture there is very welcoming. The perple are really nice and friendly. The food is great at the S and the place is clean and beautiful. The pool and beach is really nice and they provide everything for you. My favorite spot is...

Our stay in Jamaica was amazing. The culture there is very welcoming. The perple are really nice and friendly. The food is great at the S and the place is clean and beautiful. The pool and beach is really nice and they provide everything for you. My favorite spot is the smoking area.

Food and drinks were delicious, had the grilled lobster and squid ink pasta. Staff at the pool bar and in the cafe were very welcoming and entertaining. The pool deck is beautiful and I loved the vibe and Jamaican decor in the club. Thanks S Hotel for a great stay!

The S Hotel workers need to be recognized because they are exceptional and make this hotel worth the stay. Deondra (the manager) - you promised you would read this review and recognize these hard working individuals. I hope you keep your promise because this was a long and detailed review...

The S Hotel workers need to be recognized because they are exceptional and make this hotel worth the stay. Deondra (the manager) - you promised you would read this review and recognize these hard working individuals. I hope you keep your promise because this was a long and detailed review of my experience with the employees. Thank you! At the pool bar: First and foremost - Delroy. What a professional. Went out of his way to make us comfortable and happy. Paid attention to detail and never had to ask him for anything. Was always there when we needed something - I joked with him and asked if he had a tracker on us. More importantly, he is a great person. Easy to talk to, kind and genuine. Good bartender. Needless to say he is now a friend. The S Hotel is lucky to have him represent their brand. Also at the pool bar are the hardest working wait staff. Attentive but never overbearing. Knew exactly what we wanted and needed. Smiled through the long and very hot walks back and forth to the beach to bring us whatever we asked for. Saskia, Orel, Mikayla and Tony the lifeguard- (who does a little bit of everything). Rahyme a.k.a GOVERNMENT! True professionals and cool people. Thank you - my new IG friends! Aladdin behind the grill! His chicken was delicious and made with love. He worked so hard to make ALL the food served at the pool mostly by himself. He had a medium sized fan to cool him off behind that hot grill in that hot sun and he never complained. Such a sweetheart! Chefs: The man, the myth, the legend - Chef Williams. Cooks delicious food and truly wants everyone to be satisfied with the meals he prepares. He makes you feel like you’re having a home cooked meal with family. Thank you for the mangos! Ryan - buffet chef. Makes the best corn and stew beef! I ate like a pig that night he cooked at the buffet. And Robert makes sure the food is always plentiful! These behind the scenes cooks don’t get the credit they deserve or the tips they deserve - please don’t forget about them! And the price of the dollar has gone up - stop tipping a dollar or two! I understand tipping is not a requirement but -come on now! Restaurants: A problem for dining was the waitlist for the restaurants. However, Kimberlynn the manager was so accommodating and made sure she helped. She truly didn’t want us to be upset about it. She made sure we were satisfied for all dinners. Also Akeem from dining was great! He was also a big help to us for restaurant dining. Lobby bar: The lobby bar has one of the best bartenders in Jamaica -Roan! Not only does he make the best drinks but you get great conversation with him. He was attentive and knowledgeable about just about everything. History, sports, music…you name it he knows it. He let me be a DJ at the bar. We sang together and watched sports together. I didn’t even want to go on the strip because I was entertained at his bar. Instantly became our friend. Entertainment Rashai. She is so sweet! She listens (and doesn’t judge lol) and she wanted to know how to make our experience better. Her water aerobics, games and hosting is top tier. Front desk Wray (who I teased about being named after the Jamaican rum) was like a crisis manager. Anything we needed he helped us with and he’s “got a guy” for everything. What a lifesaver! Yohann- (he’s all over the hotel) Good guy. Listened to all my concerns and problem solved quickly and efficiently. Other mentions - Shanday, Glendora, Radika -great customer service. Front desk/cool people Dillion at the front - thanks for the always grabbing me late night tuna bites from the cafe. Andre who I hassled for change! The engineer - Rolando! Rooftop pool I didn’t get the names of these two - but the female employee up at the rooftop pool and the quiet male that worked with her - they are so fun and so cool. Even though it’s a smaller bar up there, their vibe makes you not want to leave. Now for the cons- having to pay for some of the premium liquors was annoying. When you say all inclusive - mean it. I was surprised to see that some drinks weren’t included. At least offer a monetary package at booking so we don’t have to pay 13.00 a drink. The refrigeration system needs to be better. Nothing was cold. The refrigerator in the room is warm. Have an ice machine on the floors if you can’t raise the temperature of the fridges. The drawers smelled like mildew - I refused to use them. The pools should be cleaned more often. Bugs were doing water aerobics with us. Lack of towels with housekeeping and lighting should be better in the bathroom. No beef patty in sight! Very cute and well designed S club but not being utilized right - should have more parties there and get the staff to work at the parties so it’s full and has fun people. The good news is that any of the complaints were heard and rectified as best as possible by most of employees named above they really will help make everything better!! In all - views were beautiful, beach was amazing, hotel was clean and the workers were outstanding! I hope each one of them gets a promotion and a raise!

S Hotel is now my fav spot. The pool and convenience to the main spots in the Montego Bay are the highlight. I also had a wonderful experience dining at the Italian restaurant. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with cozy lighting that set the perfect tone for the evening....

S Hotel is now my fav spot. The pool and convenience to the main spots in the Montego Bay are the highlight. I also had a wonderful experience dining at the Italian restaurant. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with cozy lighting that set the perfect tone for the evening. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring a seamless dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Great property.

Had an awesome experience at S Hotel! From the front desk team to the entertainment, everything was perfect. The staff were pleasant and friendly. We especially loved the Italian restaurant — the food was delicious, and our server, Glenora, was incredibly sweet. Highly recommend!

The food and the service was excellent it’s a must visit for your next family or friend get away I wish very one could get a chance to to to visit the remarkable hotel the staff was amazing and very friendly it’s in a very buzzing part of the city...

The food and the service was excellent it’s a must visit for your next family or friend get away I wish very one could get a chance to to to visit the remarkable hotel the staff was amazing and very friendly it’s in a very buzzing part of the city the night life is next to none from the bartender to girl that the famous cafe to the breath taking rooftop bar and restaurant with the pool over looking the beautiful Montego Bay I can’t for my next visit to have myself some more jerk chicken

Sitting outside the buffet restaurant and leaving soon. We’re sorry to leave this amazing place. The sunsets have been unreal. The sea crystal clear blue. The pool cooling. The Hotel itself is gorgeous. The artwork around the Hotel, inside and out, is really worth taking time out of your sunbed...

Sitting outside the buffet restaurant and leaving soon. We’re sorry to leave this amazing place. The sunsets have been unreal. The sea crystal clear blue. The pool cooling. The Hotel itself is gorgeous. The artwork around the Hotel, inside and out, is really worth taking time out of your sunbed for. The food has been really good too. All three a la carte restaurants are a must do. You also can’t go wrong with the buffet. All of the food was really good, and my waistline knows it. The Club S on a Saturday night was immense. But the best part of this place for me, are the people. The staff are the best I’ve ever experienced. In no particular order, these people really made our holiday. They were others too, I just remembered to write these names down. Marlon, Makeda, Renae, Andre, Joel Lee, Orel, Roan, Durel, Dillon, Rachal, Alex, Rahyme, Denroy, Demara , Sherika, Yanique, Saskia, the beach guys. Thank you all for making our holiday as special as it was. You’ll have a place in our hearts forever.

My hussy and I came to this resort because of the positive reviews and feedback from friends . They were not lying. The S hotel stand out in real life. Outside of the beautiful and clean rooms. We had the chance to check out the S club.. The CEO really...

My hussy and I came to this resort because of the positive reviews and feedback from friends . They were not lying. The S hotel stand out in real life. Outside of the beautiful and clean rooms. We had the chance to check out the S club.. The CEO really have taste.

We moved here after staying 5 nights in Secrets St James. What a difference!! So much more relaxing! After having to get up at 6am to get a palapa (I cannot sit in the direct sun at all) and having to stay in line for 30-40 min to get an...

We moved here after staying 5 nights in Secrets St James. What a difference!! So much more relaxing! After having to get up at 6am to get a palapa (I cannot sit in the direct sun at all) and having to stay in line for 30-40 min to get an early restaurant sitting, it felt very chill and relaxing here. No need to stay in lines, no need to fight for anything. Of course, this is a boutique hotel, not a huge resort like Secrets, which, for us, had its positives bit also negatives. This is just one building - everything (all restaurants) is in this building, so you do not need to go far, which could be considered very convenient by some, but for us we felt kind of trapped - there is pretty much nowhere to walk, for example, after dinner, unless you walk around the pool, LOL. Because of its very close proximity to the airport (literally 5 min by car), I can recommend this hotel for shorter stays - 3-4 days would be ideal. For à la carte dinner restaurants, you need to make a reservation, which could be a challenge for short stays, so would recommend making reservations before arrival. However, they do have a decent buffet that is open not only for breakfast and lunch, but also for dinner. As compared to the big AI resorts, the food variety in their buffet is understandably limited, but I was always able to find something that I liked. And I can say that quantity and variety does not always equal quality and number of options that will be to your liking. Yes, as compared to Secrets resort, which we arrived from, the number of options for lunch in their buffet was extremely limited, BUT I actually was more satisfied because I personally found what worked well for me - fish that I really liked, nicely prepared with good side dishes. Again, think short term stay, as it can get repetitive pretty fast. No need to get up early to reserve a palapa - what a relief!! They set up umbrellas and loungers for you where you want to sit. Their pool looks exactly the same as you see on their promo pictures - really nice. But we usually sit at the beach. The biggest plus for us was the swimming area - the resort is on the Doctor's Cove beach, which is beautiful and, most importantly for us, big area for swimming. We are pretty good swimmers and like to actually swim for an hour or more at a time non-stop - and this is what we could easily do here as it becomes pretty deep pretty fast, but it was very calm when we were there -- just perfect for long swimming. In terms of swimming - I was in heaven. In terms of entertainment - they had a band playing starting at 8:15 pm at the pool area every night we were there. But of course, understandably, it cannot be compared to the variety of entertainment productions provided by the big high-end AI resorts that we are accustomed to. Overall, good stay, not perfect (unlike other reviewers here, we were not impressed much with their service), but we have no regrets coming here. Can be recommended for short, relaxing stays if you just want to quickly unwind.