Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa

IT WAS ANOTHER GREAT STAY AT LA ESTANCIA . THIS PLACE IS TRULY FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY. THE VILLAS N GROUNDS ARE IN SUPERB SHAPE. THE SERVICE FROM THE POOL TO ALL THE RESTAURANTS ARE EXCELLENT . I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK

Wonderful

Great hotel, wonderful staff, great location- right on the beach. I would go back but there are 3 things they need to have a think about upgrading/improving 1) There is no open bar / cafe area when you can walk up and get a coffee - (note I was on the all-inclusive package and found it annoying that I had to go into a restaurant and order a to-go cup all the time - they should just have a walk-up bar area. There is one in the pools where you can order a big variety of stuff - but you have to get into the pool to use it. Sometimes I just want a coffee or an apple juice for the kids and shouldn't have to walk into a restaurant to get it (small thing and truly a nit - but was annoying). 2) The kids food options were limited - no specific menu. I was travelling with a 2, 4, and 5 year old and apart from breakfast, there was a limited amount of things to order. Adding a kids menu would go a long way. 3) There are lots of good restaurants in complex which is made up of 3 large hotels but you can't order to go - you have to pretend to eat half it and get a box to go. You do have room service but its a limited menu.There were lots of times we wanted to eat something nice but not being able to order meals to go meant we either had to get room service(smaller menu) or one of us would have to go the restaurant and then ask for the bill and a to-go box and bring it back to the room. (Impossible to drag 3 kids to a restuarant without them annoying all the other customers.

Went here for a work retreat. While the place is beautiful, the WiFi didn't work in the rooms or in the common areas (two separate networks). I asked everyday and they just didn't care. One day I spent two hours waiting for them in my room and they called in 30 minute increments to tell me the password... I HAD THE PASSWORD... the connection didn't work. Upon checkout they told me to tell Expedia. The manager Julio just didn't care.

Awesome!! The location was perfect, outstanding service, amazing views.... I can’t say enough! It was the perfect vacation getaway.

This is the nicest resort I’ve ever stayed in! Superb service in every area. Beautiful place! Pool drink are a little high priced is only negative I can think of. Margarita and glass of wine was $35. We will be back for sure!!

From the time we checked in tell we checked out the food, service and accommodations were just amazing... The restaurants in food or five star.. staff bent over backwards to make our stay very special.. We will definitely be staying here

We visited this resort for a relaxing break sitting by the pool and enjoying the luxury of a top class resort among beautiful scenery. We were not disappointed. After a small delay making our room available, we were treated to excellent service, by friendly and cheerful staff. Our room had a beautiful view and the resort was pleasingly quiet at night. This resort has two adjacent large pools and 5 hot tubs, plus a small but well-equipped gym and a hidden gem of a spa. There are two restaurants in this resort and several others to choose from in the two resorts immmediately next door to either side. These three villas are co-owned and each has a slightly different vibe. We like La Estancia best for its more sedate and luxurious feel but families with young children or young people on Spring Break might prefer Palmar or Arco. Breakfast at La Casona was a treat each morning, with a good selection of hot and cold options. More importantly, don’t miss the opportunity to have a romantic dinner by candlelight on the patio. Excellent food, great service and wonderful live music. At the beach, which is steps from the resort, several water sport options are available. However, swimming can be hazardous with the steep beach resulting in a strong undertow. Also, cruise ships anchor offshore several days each week. Enjoy the sunrise and later perhaps a dip to cool off, then head back to the pool and let the staff bring you another drink.