Villa at Las Ventanas al Paraiso

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Room 803 , Villa
August 27, 2017 by EXPERT

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Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort
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[FYI: I'm penning two reviews. One for our two nights in the one-bedroom ocean-view villa, #803; the second for our four nights in the Signature one-bedroom beachfront villa, #2.]

 

ONE BEDROOM OCEAN-VIEW VILLA, #803

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We were greeted by a small group of staffers at the open-air entrance. Cold cloths supplied, always welcome in Mexico. Four-person mariachi band played about 20 feet away -- perfect, no eye contact. I waved at them and hooted appreciation. Meanwhile we were given tiny glasses of, I kid you not, tequila foam. The foam is different and likely tres chic but I'd rather have the traditional margarita or fresh, chilled fruit juice. Introductions were made but I don't remember anyone other than marvelous Kristell who was our butler.

We were escorted to the nearby spa where we enjoyed lovely 10-minute neck massages (no disrobing). Thence to our one-bedroom ocean-view villa. Kristell briefly outlined her role and encouraged us to call on her at any time for anything. She was gracious, charming, competent and so kindly. Then she opened the gratis champagne (the widow) and the party started. Well, no, she left us to unwind and poke around the gorgeous villa. Luggage appeared magically; we declined the butler's offer to unpack (more about this later). The flower arrangement I'd ordered was a sumptuous bouquet of pastel roses and fragrant white lilies (see photo).

The one-bedroom ocean-view villa is a veritable treat.  Indoor square footage is 1,600sqft, out door area larger. A small pantry off the foyer is furnished with glassware, nespresso, half-pint fridge. It has a door to the outside that staff use to deliver service without interrupting guests. The large living room includes couch, coffee table, two comfy chairs, desk, enormous flat panel TV, mini bar setup with small fridge, and  high-end telescope that is easy to use, etc. 

The wall facing the ocean is all sliding glass doors. One other wall is sliding glass as well. Decor is as in a home with Mexican decorative arts, bright colors and everthing comfortable.

The king bed in the bedroom faced a gas fireplace and a ceiling fan wafted above. It is now commonplace for resorts to offer a pillow menu but this is the first time I'd been asked sheet preference. There is a basket with four folded sheets: cotton, linen, silk, and satin. Cotton for us! Although I meant to try the linen but never got around to asking.

The large bathroom included both indoor and outdoor showers, a jacuzzi tub, double vanities, a walk-in closet. 

Outdoors were two terraces, one with upholstered couch and seating, the other with sun loungers and shade umbrellas. All bordered by the wonderful pool -- a real pool, infinity of course. Large hot tub to one side of the pool. The main terrace and pool are VERY SUNNY. We asked for an extra shade umbrella. An intriguing hammock was set up on the lawn.

The central view delivered the promised ocean but little beach or crashing surf. Looking off to one side the surfline could be seen, waves rolling, modest crashing. Directly in front (make that back) of the villa were the Signature villas but you'd not know that because that part of the resort is landscaped with gravel and agave, with the Signature abodes on a lower level at beachfront.

Excellent a/c and it surely is needed.

Comments about resort in general, service, F&B, etc., to be covered in the Signature villa review.

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Side terrace 

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Pool 

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Living Room 

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View looking out from living room.

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My gorgeous flowers.

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Flowers with the widow

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