Beach-side at the Plaza
by SabrinaSummervilleThe hotel is large and covers a rather vast area which gives a feeling of great space. However, there are hundreds of steps throughout the complex, which makes it difficult for even the fit in the searing heat.
There are five pools. Most people seem to gather at the beach pool which has spectacular views. The downside is that it gets very crowded and the music which is played for about two hours both morning and afternoon can be far too loud.
All of the restaurants listed on the Hotel's website were not open and for dinner we were really limited to the buffet in the main dining room or the Italian restaurant. This got rather tiresome in the second week. There's also a beach barbecue but as this was the main venu for lunch we were not inclined to revisit it for dinner.
There's a great feeling of fun throughout the resort, and there's something happening all the time.
Standards are high and the overall feeling is of comfort, relaxation, and enjoyment. I would say that in reality the hotel looks even better than it appears on its website. I cannot see where I can upload a pic here.....
We would return.
The staff are incredible - friendly, helpful, and not a bit cloying.
The jetty over the Far Gardens coral reef is amazing - you can stand there up to your knees in water and watch spectacularly coloured fish swim around you. Watch it though - the nip you if you stay still too long!
There's also a very good selection of gift shops both in the hotel lobby and in the rather unique street-style bazaar within the hotel grounds.
