Great Experience
We spent a few days here and thoroughly enjoyed it. The resort is gorgeous, set on a rise about a half mile from the beach, with a beautiful pool, lawn and golf course fronting the view to the ocean. No matter, the short 5 minute shuttle ride to the beach takes you to a private and casually elegant beach club, with a cliff-protected beach, clean water, grassy area and restaurant/bar. The food at the club was good, but pricey, but heck, drinks on the beach! BTW- the Ritz may be on the beach, but on top of a cliff and a long walk/tram ride to the beach..and no beach club.
The service was tops, as to be expected of a 5 star resort. Refined, but not stuffy. If you asked directions, all the help would show you and escort you. All were well trained. There was a power outage in the area one morning and within minutes, the entire staff was at each stairwell, helping guests. How they reponded so quickly was the mark of good training and management.
There is a nice pool area (2 actually) with food and beverage service. Very good fitness center, with free entry. Had breakfast each morning in the restaurant...great omelettes. Lunch by the pool was also very good, albeit pricey. The concierge was very helpful and recommended some nice dining spots. Book the indulge package that gets you a $50/day breakfast credit and free valet parking, that is a whopping $28/per day.Our package was $420/night.
Rooms are spacious, with a great bed, stylish furnishings,luxurious marble bath with separate tub and shower. Views are mostly of the resort and grounds, though nice. South wing building facing front will get you the ocean view in the distance.
Overall, it was almost like going to Maui, in terms of peaceful, laid back environment, beautiful rooms and grounds, high prices and nice enough beach. Service was actually better here. No long plane ride either.
A great get-away if you want to pamper yourself.