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Brian D

Decent stay then shake down upon departure

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 27 Mar 2024
My daughter stayed here for Spring Break this past week. Not a super nice place but was fine for college kids.

The issue was the later in the evening on the night before they left, their room was entered by someone, not sure if it was a worker or otherwise, when they were out. Nothing was stolen but their toilet was completely smashed (see photo) and the room was filled with water.

As they were returning, workers nearby told them they were "in trouble". The next day as they were getting ready to leave they were approached by staff and a policeman (who was in on it) and told they needed to pay them $400 cash or they could not leave on the shuttle.

After much arguing they had no choice but to pay or they would have missed their flight.

Total shake down of some younger women. Very disappointing.
Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 22 March 2024

Excellent service probably the best I have experienced thus far, and I am a seasoned traveller!!! Starting with Daniel at the buffet who made each dinner feel like an à la cart! To phenomenal lunches where Jose ensured we got the right type of salsa with our meal. And we cannot forget David at the lobby bar who insured our drinks were always full. I wish I could remember all the names. These are just a few who made our experience one of a kind the kitchen staff made sure the food was always tasty so much so that you did not feel like you’re missing anything if you are not going to an à la cart, our rooms were always clean and the ocean was always in sight no matter where you were at. At first glance when you walk into this resort your thinking what did I get myself into…. but that is not the case at all ! it might be small, but it is definitely a gem in disguise. !!!

Date of stay: March 2024
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Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea, Ventas at Las Palmas By The Sea, responded to this reviewResponded 29 April 2024

We're truly honored to have exceeded your expectations during your stay. It's heartwarming to hear that Daniel, Jose, and David, among others, played pivotal roles in making your experience exceptional. Their dedication to ensuring your satisfaction truly shines through your words. Thank you for recognizing the hidden gem that Las Palmas by the Sea truly is! We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay in the future.

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Reviewed 21 March 2024

Hotel is decent, food is okay and drinks are good. Hotel does have the beach right on it, no need to walk very far for it. Overall it’s a decent place to stay at. What really catch my eye was the way a bartender named David was so happy and generous helping his customers. He really made my day by the way he made us felt around

Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea, Ventas at Las Palmas By The Sea, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're glad to hear that you found our hotel decent and that you enjoyed the convenience of having the beach right on the property. We appreciate your comments about the food and drinks as well.

We're especially pleased to hear about your positive experience with David, our bartender. It's fantastic to know that he made a memorable impression on you with his happiness and generosity in serving customers. Providing excellent customer service is a top priority for us, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to David.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!

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Reviewed 21 March 2024

Manual Cabrera and his team was great. They accommodated all of our dietery needs and made our vacation more memorable. We had great time and enjoyed delicious food, beverages and everything. Whole team went above and beyond to make sure we left happily

Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea, Ventas at Las Palmas By The Sea, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Manuel Cabrera and his team provided excellent service and accommodated all of your dietary needs during your vacation. It's wonderful to know that they contributed to making your stay more memorable and enjoyable. We're delighted that you had a great time and enjoyed our delicious food, beverages, and everything else our resort has to offer. Our team always strives to go above and beyond to ensure our guests leave happy. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another fantastic vacation in the future!

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Reviewed 19 March 2024

This was my first all-inclusive experience and I was not disappointed. The staff at Las Palmas are extremely friendly and provide outstanding service. The resort maintains a very large staff who are dedicated to the customer experience and maintaining a high level of cleanliness. The hotel is an older resort and the only downside is the rooms. There isn't much positive to say about the rooms other than that they are clean. There are no fridges, no dressers, not even one table lamp to read by at night. Fortunately, the pools, the beach, the well-organized activities for children during the day and for adults at night make it a fun experience. If you don't plan on spending much time in your room, go ahead and try this resort. It is fun and friendly and clean! I would also commend the Tour Representative Ricardo who was available and supportive to all.

Room tip: If you expect a high standard of room amenities, this hotel does not provide them, but the pools, the beach and the restaurants are great.
Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea, Ventas at Las Palmas By The Sea, responded to this reviewResponded 11 April 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that your first all-inclusive experience at Las Palmas was a positive one overall. It's wonderful to know that you found our resort to be family-oriented, with friendly service and a high standard of cleanliness. We truly value our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to ensure that our guests have a memorable experience.

We appreciate your feedback regarding the rooms. We apologize if they did not meet your expectations in terms of amenities. Your comments are valuable to us as we continuously strive to improve our accommodations and facilities. Nonetheless, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pools, beach, and the variety of activities offered for both children and adults.

Thank you for choosing Las Palmas, and we hope to welcome you back in the future

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Reviewed 9 March 2024 via mobile

We are on our last day at Las Palmas. Service has been wonderful! From breakfast to lunch to dinner all wonderful! Food was good, they have an omelet bar for breakfast as well as normal breakfast food. Seems like they have enough staff to accommodate, never had to wait on anything. There is no swim up pool bar but they have the best pool waiter I’ve seen, Guadalupe. Never had to wait on a drink at the pool and sometimes he showed up with drinks before we even asked! Pools are also heated which is nice, not many resorts have heated pools. Rooms are old, but clean and beds and pillows are comfortable. AC worked fine. Please tip the staff they work hard to give you the best stay. It makes me sad to see people not tipping at all. Don’t be a jerk. They have 3 beautiful parrots at the entrance that interact with everyone. Checkout is 11-12 and if you want to stay longer it’s $200 pesos per hour for AI amenities. The only complaint I have is security removed our towels from our chairs when we went to eat breakfast. I will definitely be back to this resort!!

Room tip: Try to get to breakfast before 9 AM. It gets really busy after that.
Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Hotel Las Palmas by the Sea, Ventas at Las Palmas By The Sea, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time at Las Palmas.

We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to Guadalupe for his exceptional service at the pool. We're glad to hear that the pools being heated was a nice touch for you, and we appreciate your kind words about our staff's hard work.

Your feedback regarding the towel removal by security is duly noted, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We'll address this issue to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!

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