Where do I start, this hotel is fabulous. Whilst it's big, it didn't at any point feel crowded. Always sunbeds available around the pools or the beach. We didn't use the pools as the swim up ones were full of people and the water didn't look great, it put me off but plenty of people used them. The activities around the pool looked fun too, again, we didn't use any of these but only because it's not our vibe but plenty of people did and had fun. The beach was stunning, yes you get the beach sellers but they are so friendly, if you're not wanting to purchase anything then be polite and say no thank you, many people were rude to them, unnecessary, they are trying to make a living and were lovely. We did buy stuff-football shirts, bracelets and then some art work from the huts. The food is varied, some people say it's like a canteen, well the hotel has over 900 rooms so assuming it's full, that's 1800 people to cater for. There is something for everyone, I'm a vegetarian and I never went hungry. Meat stations, fish, salad, veg, pasta, bread, cheese, puddings and everything in between. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't mind blowing but for a big hotel is was absolutely fine, always hot, and plentiful. The Asia restaurant is also worth a visit, along food. The RIU party nights are fun, you don't need to dress up to feel part of it, it's busy and hot but well worth a visit. The bars are fab, on tap wine and beer for you to access, if you want cocktails, you need to ask for them with alcohol...not sure if it's every cocktail but certainly the daiquiri. Staff are so friendly, the hotel is spotless and the staff work so hard to ensure it's kept like this. The fridge in the room is stocked every other day and is plentiful as are the in room optics. Check in was smooth and easy and the best thing-you're 5 minutes from the airport, you DO NOT hear aircraft at all considering you're so close. We will absolutely be back, we had the best week of pure relaxation, whilst there is a lot going on in the hotel, you don't have to partake and therefore do as little as you like and relax.
