8/10 Good
Marina
Travelled with family
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the staff was above and beyond levels of cooperation and friendliness (thank you Tanya and Delbin at front desk), the ocean water was sadly muddy due to a river nearby and prone to jellyfish in some designated swimming areas more than others. Catalina Island, however, (you need to buy a trip) has clear water and excellent snorkeling where you can see starfish, coral and plenty of fish. The food by way of buffets, beach and poolside bars, and reservation-only restaurants was excellent and has something for everyone. The French & Fish restaurants and Brazilian steakhouse stood out among those options. The main buffet staff under William supervision works wonderful. Great friendly team. The gym opens early and is well stocked and in excellent condition, and people run up and down the beach early in the morning for exercise. There is a sauna. The on-site fine cigar shop specializing in La Aurora E. Leon, Montecristo, Cabao and Romeo y Julieta cigars also carries good quality cigarettes like American Spirit. The beer on tap is Presidente which should always be ordered with a lime. There is a plaza full of souvenirs and accessory shops and locals set up tables in the main lobby once a week or so. Mostly, points were taken off for the brownish-milky ocean water swimming area with jellyfish and how early activities end and the bars close (11pm). There was little to no nightlife past that time and no alcohol to be found. The upside is that it is actually quiet at night, and noth
Marina
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024