We stayed for a week and overall had a wonderful time. The resort property is beautiful , well maintained and very walkable. We enjoyed access to both the Rif and the sister property next door. Couple things to consider if you’re looking to book:
- The Rif is QUIET. No swim up pool bar, no pool music, not a lot of entertainment throughout the day… expect to relax not party. We found a more lively vibe next door at the sister resort.
- Rent a Car! Free parking at the resort was safe and easily accessible. The resort beach is fine, but often obstructed by cruise ship views. As well, for ‘front row’ or cabana seating at beach & pool, it is a significant upcharge ($50-$150 USD). We felt the plentiful nearby public beaches were a much better option for swimming/snorkelling.
-Really good buffet food options and quality for an all inclusive, changed a little each day and had reasonable hours of operation. Downside is service for beverages/table clearing is quite lacklustre and you often end up pouring your own drinks and cleaning your own tables for places to sit even off peak times.
- Very good a la carte food quality and variety of restaurants however the online reservation process is a little tricky and could be improved.
- Great cocktails and bartenders at all the beach bars!
-Niche maybe, but the onsite cafe had no iced coffee options and that was odd & disappointing
-Housekeeping super hit and miss - sometimes the mini bar was stocked, others not so much.