check in was confusing, as i stepped up to counter the lady took my info and walked away, didn't say a word. Then a second persona came up, didn't bother to greet us, or explain anything about the hotel, just gave me the room keys and two other keys, I had to ask what they were for. This place is not a place to be in hot weather, the only airconditioned place is your room! you cannot enjoy a drink at any other location, at this hotel the bar doesn't even have fans, impossible to enjoy a meal or drink, and be cool, unless you want room service. The pools were swarming with children, babies in diapers, people in street clothes, and staff no where in sight. There were even people smoking around the pool area. And trying to get a chair or lounge is impossible, people come into the pool area at 6-7 am and lie towels or personal items to reserve the chairs or lounges, there is signage around, that doing this is not acceptable, but not once did i see staff doing what the signage stated would be done with personal belongings that are left unattended for more than 1/2 hr. I was hoping to get some late evening swimming without having to step over infants and children in the pool, but the pool closed at 8 pm! it was a black flag day on the beach so swimming there was out of the question. The only positive thing i can say if the food is very good, and the servers were extremely friendly and helpful, Maria de Jesus and server Adan were fantastic.