Rendezvous - All Inclusive Couples Only

The resort and scenery were lovely. There were some big pros but also some significant cons. Pros: The property is beautiful with well maintained grounds. We were upgraded to an ocean view room with a lovely balcony without having to ask, perhaps because they did not seem very busy. The food was very good and each dish listed whether it was nut or gluten or dairy free etc. There were always vegetarian options. The drinks were plentiful and delicious. The service was prompt and friendly. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was roomy with plenty of hot water and water pressure. There was a mini fridge, a safe, a hair dryer and an umbrella already in the room. The resort is very quiet. They do seem to primarily have an over 50 clientele. The cons: Not that this was the fault of the resort but the weather was HOT, in the upper 80s and 90s with very high humidity and there were no communal areas available during the day that were air conditioned so if you wanted to chat with others you were in the heat or in the pool. There was no TV in our room and no TVs on the property. Not necessarily a bad thing, but when it is hot, you might want to be in your room with a TV. The 3 restaurants are not all open every night. Only 1, The Terrance, is open for a buffet style breakfast daily, and I think some days only The Terrance was open for lunch. So every day, breakfast and lunch will be in the heat. Not so bad for breakfast, but lunch was often quite hot. The upscale restaurant, only open for dinner and not open every night, has a significant up-charge for premium entrees like steak or lobster. I went for the lobster my last night. It was good but not great and cost $70US. The room was, in my opinion, quite chilly and adjusting the "thermostat" did not change the temperature. The evening entertainment was quite sedate. There was a gentleman playing piano in the piano lounge which was nice but very quite, not a sing-along or dance environment. There were two evenings we had someone singing along to pre-recorded music and one night a few people were dancing. One night there was a ****** night listed on the events board but when the time came it did not materialize and we were told it was written on the board by mistake. The tours and off site activities booked through the resort seemed quite expensive. I took the scuba class but when it came time to practice our skills I'm the ocean the boat to take us out was broken/not working. Scuba was only available Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings and as Monday morning was the only morning I was at the resort (stayed Fri to Tuesday) I was not able to go at all. I asked if we could scuba more in the pool to continue to get a feel for it but was told the equipment was already at the dock. And this is only by report from other guests, but a couple of folks complained of clogged drains and mosquitoes in their rooms. (The mosquitoes were also vicious on pur ziplining trip) Falling in to the

We visited as a couple with 2 teenage boys staying in 2 suites. These were wonderful and very modern with great air con. Other reviews have mentioned the graveyard, mosquitoes, the nearby airport but these had no effect on our stay one little bit. This small luxury boutique hotel is about relaxation and being able to unwind. There is the beach, main pool, spa pool or the secret garden river to relax, they are all beautiful. If you want to keep busy there is the scuba and watersports plus lots of other activities through the day if you so wish. We went on the snorkel trip organised by the hotel and it was great, $75 each. The food here in all the restaurants is excellent. You could literally eat all day long. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are all great. We enjoyed the evening entertainment on offer and the staff really got involved too. All the staff here are a credit to the hotel, which i made sure i fed back on numerous occasions whilst there. They all take the time out to chat and make sure you are having a great holiday. Too many to mention but we loved Christy on the beach, Ronata at the bar, Seth and Sami in entertainment, the lady that does the eggs (sorry didnt get the name) and Jackie in the restaurant who is one of the kindest and genuine people you will ever meet, she is a diamond. Bodyholiday: Thanks to a previous recommendation on TA, we made sure we visited the sister hotel early in the trip, we enjoyed it so much we went back again! It was expensive in a taxi, $112 to take us 4. However, this place is stunning. This is more scenic, bigger and livelier hotel. Fantastic service of food and drink to your loungers. Plus it has the amazing Tao Asian restaurant which we booked prior to arrival. We found it had more of a vibe here where Stolentime was more total relaxation. We had a great time, the island is beautiful and the people wonderful.

Stolen Time is a wonderful place to absolutely escape and switch off! After booking I realized the resort was previously couples only and was a little anxious about what to expect on a solo journey. The location is quite a drive from the international airport. However, it really is an oasis. On arrival I was greeted with a drink and cold towel and taken to my room. I had a garden view room which had a lovely balcony, stylish decor and really comfortable bedding. The resort has stunning grounds with many areas to relax, including a large central pool which had some renovations when I was staying and another tranquil pool with hidden water features, so there was always somewhere to find relaxation. The resort is also beachside with deckchairs and drink service so there are a myriad of options for relaxing and reading a book. The reason I booked was for the activities and I wasn't disappointed, I took multiple classes everyday including abs, yoga, tai chi in the sun, spin, archery, windsurfing and also botanical tour of the grounds, hiking and cycling. The cycling out of the resort was a little hairy as it involved mostly on a busy highway, so I'd be a bit mindful of this f you are an anxious rider! I was also able to book a tour to the Pitons via reception, which was very well planned and enjoyable. The food is amazing with three restaurants with great menus and consistently great food. The only slight area for improvement is the approach to single travelers. I travel regularly alone and I'm happy to dine by myself. However, the resort seems to guide the activities team to join solo travelers to dinner, which is a bit awkward. It may be better to have a "social table" where anyone who wants to socialize over meals, solo or with others can join. It's a small item, but one which could make dinner experiences more natural. Overall an absolutely brilliant experience with genuinely friendly team members, amazing activities and wonderful food and environment!