We continued basting in the sun while waiting for refreshments. A manager walked by and noticed the oversight. He retrieved our drinks immediately, but our server never returned.
Overall, my party preferred Isla Grill to Aroma and learned to stick
with shrimp and steak dishes. I had a duck dish that had been cooked to
death. The smoothies I saw a bartender making did not contain any fresh
fruit. Chocolate cakes and brownies looked more appetizing than they
tasted. The homemade ice cream, however, proved impressive. We also fell for the sushi bar, which opens at 6:00 in the evening. Kids’ items are standard fare, like pizza and nuggets, but kids can order from any part of the menu. Snacks in the room are free and refilled daily, including drinks. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
The breakfast was fantastic! And this is coming from someone who hates buffets. I found plenty of fresh juice, fruit, nut, and yogurt options. I even took some fruit to snack on later. Loved the iced coffee and almond croissants. Others in my group liked the shredded chicken, eggs, waffles etc.
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The hotel remained sparsely populated during our April stay. Often, we had a
pool to ourselves. Lounge chairs at the pristine beach were plentiful.
FYI: Plenty of children, my nephews included, went crazy over the kids' club. 
This germaphobe found no cleanliness issues. Showers are see-through, but suites do have curtained tubs.
We saw an HGTV host staying at The Beloved, which I consider an indication of the resort’s quality. I'm glad we ventured outside of the commercialized Cancun Strip area.
