Ocean Blue & Sand

We went with a small group of 4 and had an amazing time. The resort was better than we could have hoped for. Staff - The staff was amazing! Special mentions to Jose Antonio our favorite waiter at the buffet, Bernardo at the pool bar, Josue Mota at the buffet, Edwin at the lobby, Alexander (sexy black 48) at the lobby bar, Andrea at the lobby bar, Felix & Mauricio at the lobby bar. Edwin, Alexander and Andrea went out of their way to treat us like family, and ensured we always had a drink in hand. They were absolutely wonderful. Of course the entertainers were wonderful as well - Chocolate was an incredible entertainer and hilarious. Food - we very much enjoyed the buffet food. There was always tons of options and the seafood was wonderful and fresh. There was Americanized options as well. We also went to the following à la cartes - Sensai, Blue Moon, and El Bodegon. While we very much enjoyed Sensai & El Bodegon, Blue Moon was not our favorite. We had read rave reviews about it however it was by far our least favorite. Beach - there are those brick sand bars that can be a bit of an eye sore, but we weren't bothered by them at all. Because of them, there was hardly any decay on the beach and because with this resort we are in a bit of a cove, there was much less seaweed. We went August 10-17 and at this time there was a considerable amount of seaweed however our resort seemed not to have as much as other resorts. A 5 minute walk to either side and there are endless views of unobstructed ocean. Though the beach had lots of seating and palapas, as a group of 4 it was sometimes difficult to find seats and umbrellas all together. Though if we went around 8:00am there seemed to be no issue. Pool - we loved the pool area. There was always entertainment and music playing which we really enjoyed. The pool was clean and there were tons of umbrellas available, though I also recommend getting a seat early enough. Bonuses - Mike's Coffee Bar was a definite bonus at this resort. There was not a day that there were not people lined up for the delicious coffees and baked goods. Don't worry - the line goes quick enough and it's definitely worth the wait. Even their fruit smoothies were delicious! The games room with the bowling alley was a nice bonus as well. We played a couple rounds one day and had a blast doing so. Gym - the gym was clean and there was plenty of equipment available. The AC was adequate in there so it was not overwhelmingly hot. We had an amazing time at this resort and would definitely go back in a heart beat.

From the day we arrived we were warmly welcomed - greeted and offered a beverage. We entered the beautiful open lobby filled with a buzzing atmosphere. Quick and easy check-in meant that we were able to still enjoy the rest of our evening, making use of the bar and the incredible nightlife that Ocean Blue & Sand had to offer. The rest of the trip was amazing, the entertainment staff were wonderful - bought joy and fun to the holiday. The rooms are good, exactly what you need for this holiday. Food wise - amazing... one of the best buffet I have had and the restaurant on the complex are ok but we preferred the the buffet. Overall 9/10 amazing holiday and experience!! We’ll be back for sure!

Our experience was a bit mixed. Really every staff member in reception and food service was excellent! They were all warm and helpful. There were a few standouts. Perla who works in the buffet in the morning, the beach buffet at lunch and the steakhouse in the evening was superior in every way! Vladimir at the beach bar was also a standout for excellent service with a smile. Really all of the bar staff at the beach and pool were wonderful. The entertainment staff was also very engaging and did a good job. We sampled all of the restaurants except the Blue Moon. The food was good in most of them. The steakhouse and hibachi grill were our favorites. Our room was very spacious and the furniture was adequate. Our bed was comfortable and made up every day, but the towels were inconsistent. We didn't have wash clothes when we arrived, just 3 towels and a hand towel. We asked for and received wash clothes, but after two days when we tried to get new ones that didn't happen. To be fair, we didn't call and ask again, but it seemed that we couldn't have both wash clothes and a hand towel at the same time. Many reviews that I read advised about the high pressure of the H10 personnel. We experienced that to some extent, but it wasn't oppressive. The people hawking things on the beach and by the pools were a constant. No less than 15 different people were trying to sell things each day. As a general rule, if you said No once, they didn't keep bothering you. If constantly seeing people selling things roaming up and down the beach and by the pool bothers you, then this probably isn't the place for you. If you have mobility issues, this also may not be right for you. We tended to walk at least 4 miles per day and we were on the 3rd floor. There are no elevators. We had a great time and would return to this hotel, because we feel like this met our needs for a decent price.