I was genuinely excited to stay at what was advertised as a 5-star, brand-new resort. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived. The resort is still under construction, and even the areas that are supposedly completed are already showing serious wear and tear. The construction quality is clearly cheap — things are falling apart before the resort is even fully open.
Our room was clean and housekeeping did a great job, but the rooms already have visible dents, dings, and signs of poor maintenance. The hallways smelled awful, likely due to the carpet absorbing moisture from the nearby pools. It had a strong, moldy odor that was hard to ignore.
The restaurant experience was equally underwhelming. The reservation process is a hassle — you basically need to book before you even arrive because day-of availability is non-existent. The steakhouse was mediocre, the French restaurant was so bad I left hungry (the shrimp cocktail smelled off, oysters were unavailable, and the remaining options were disappointing). The Italian restaurant was the best — mostly thanks to our excellent waiter. The Mediterranean spot had decent appetizers, but the main dishes were terrible.
As for the pools — they were not well-maintained. Lounge chairs were constantly dirty, often covered in bird droppings, and staff around the pool were not attentive. The food offered poolside tasted like it came straight from a microwave. I will not book Ava ever again