Originally Posted by
projectmaximus
Well these reviews are illuminating and a bit of a bummer. I was thinking of this resort as a potential go to for my family (coming from FL) and seeing as we're not too interested in all-inclusives. The golf course may be a selling point not mentioned by reviewers yet, but we don't golf so not really a positive there either.
The golf course does look nice. You'll obviously want an early tee time because of the heat. I've heard there can be a mosquito problem on the greens -- certainly possible, because the mosquitoes get bad at the resort at sunset. Today was the first day I saw more than a couple people out golfing. When you can get that discounted WoH room credit next year, maybe the greens fees won't be too bad?
On a positive note, I'm liking the evening
hors d'oeuvres more. They mix it up every night and, if they have stuff you like (there are only a few items) you can certainly make a light dinner out of it. They serve a couple desserts every evening, and the pastry chef is talented. If you have a car and lounge access, the cost-effective strategy (especially for a family stay) is to go out for a nice lunch and otherwise eat the lounge food. BTW, I would definitely bring booze with me to the resort (you get a fridge in your room). You don't really need any snacks because of the lounge.
Personally, I'm hoping the W-A EL Conquistador is fully reopened by the time of my next stay. That was the best hotel in the area, and I suspect that will again be the case (at least if they get their private island reopened).