Rendezvous

I’ve been trying to think for a while on how best to sum this resort up, after reading most of the other reviews you pretty much get an idea of what to expect when you get there, however it’s not until you arrive then you get what it’s all about, you, that’s what this resort is about, you. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave it’s all about how best to make your stay as comfortable as possible, weather it’s relaxing at the bars or on the beach, or joining in with the countless activities that are available the staff are there to please at all times, you can spend most of your days doing as much or as little as you like, there are 3 bars, all open at different times of the day so you can get a drink anytime of the day or night, if that’s not enough you can have champagne around the clock, there are two beautiful swimming pools, one with a hot tub and one with a bar, the hidden away gem of the lazy river, where you can relax the day away in relative privacy, the amazing ocean with its crystal clear water, 3 restaurants turning out enough food to feed an army (where all dietary requirements can be catered for) tennis courts, a steam room, gym, countless water sport activity’s, it’s all there for you to use and enjoy. The beach is beautiful, white and sandy, and rarely busy (the beach is public but very safe) and grounds to die for, beautiful flowers, trees and humming birds, coconut trees, picked often, chopped by the coconut man and given out to guests on the beach. You will not go hungry or thirsty at this resort, the beach has snacks at certain times of the day, and drinks are plentiful, we had the absolute joy of being looked after on the beach by the wonderful team of Denson, Tasha, Renford, Zackim and Cassie. Everybody here is so happy it’s unreal, it can take ages to get somewhere at times as there are so many staff that you high five, fist bump, hug and chat to but it’s an absolute joy, I wish I’d made a note of the names of everyone there as it’s the staff that make this resort the heaven it is, I can see now why guests return year after year, we will be back. Massive thank you to Uriah, housekeeping Francis, Gus, Jojo, Veronica the egg lady, Francis Estephane, kosh and all the other staff for making our holiday so special. Sam & Dave June 2019

We have recently returned from our second visit to this beyond, excellent resort, As before this hotel is designed to provide the ultimate experience for couples, including very fine wining & dining. The one thing that caused us some little disquiet is that the Dress Code has been revised to allow Gentlemen to wear tailored shorts on the Terrace at Dinner time. Unsurprisingly this has lead to some very wide & varied interpretations of 'tailored'. We considered that this lowered the tone of the establishment, we discussed this & one other minor concern during our stay, and were reassured that the management team would review the policy. If staying in Luxury Beach Front rooms you will have reserved Sun Loungers and reserving loungers is actively discouraged. We will almost certainly return.

Upon arrival we were not rushed off to check in or go straight to our room, instead we were met and sat down for a nice cold drink and hot towel. No need to drag our luggage to the room as that was already taken care of. Room was very good (Verandah suite) with a large comfortable bed and plenty of wardrobe/drawers for clothing. Iron and ironing board in room, along with tea and coffee making kit. Clock radio, hairdryer and toiletries in the room. A good sized walk-in shower with hot water never an issue. It has a lovely large deep bath within as well. Veranda with large cushioned sunbed, two chairs and a table. There is also an umbrella in the wardrobe, which does come in most handy when it does rain. The air conditioning is very quiet and keeps the room nice and cool. Turn off when not in the room though. Plenty of places to eat; Trysting Place is wonderful, but so are the Malabar and Terrace restaurants. Terrace has themed evenings with service being a mixture of table service or help yourself buffet style depending on the theme. You need to book Trysting and Malabar in advance. (Malabar evenings only). Snacks served in the afternoon at 4pm. (Cakes, canapes etc). Breakfasts in the Terrace are superb and Veronica on the egg station is wonderful. ("Good morning, how was your evening, what would you like?") Huge variety of food available, which should cater for all tastes and diets. Nearly everything is gluten free. Pool with the swim up bar is very good, the pool water clean and a good temperature with plenty of cocktails and other drinks available all day. Beach is lovely to sit on, with plenty of sun loungers and parasols. Sea can get rough at times with a strong undertow, so be careful if you are not a strong swimmer. Kayaks, hobi cats and paddle boards are available for use. Spa pool is also good with large double sun loungers on one side, sun loungers on the other. I had a full body massage whilst there and it was wonderful and I felt so chilled after it. Staff serve drinks in all areas around the hotel and pay frequent visits to areas away from the bar (beach and lazy river) to see if you want anything (Tasha was brilliant). A nice touch and we often found our towels had been replaced with clean ones by staff when taking lunch. Champagne bar is very good with a different champagne on every night (7 to 8pm) with Gilbert on the piano entertaining all in there. Can be a bit quiet later on. Entertainment in the form of a band or DJ was every other night whilst we stayed. During the early evening there was a young lad playing a steel drum and also a really good saxophonist, along with some very good piano players before dinner. There is a volleyball area, but I gave it a miss as it was far too hot for that kind of activity - lol There is a very good gym onsite with plenty of equipment and I used it a few times. The gardens are beautiful and very well kept with a lovely huge tree as a centerpiece. Without doubt the amenities and location is well above standard, however, it is the staff who really make the Rendezvous tick. Everyone we met was courteous, smiling and more than happy to help make us feel special. Special mentions go to Runford, Jo-Jo, Natasha, Elijah, Lewis, Elissa, Gilford, Shaun and of course Veronica at the egg station. But to be perfectly honest, they are ALL wonderful and a credit to the venue.