9 out of 10
I traveled with my family of four to AVA Hotel, and we had an amazing time. Our room was very spacious and had a breathtaking ocean view.
The hotel is very large, but they offer golf cart service, which made getting around easier. Even without it, most areas—rooms, restaurants, and amenities—were within a 15–20 minute walk. The entire property was very clean and well maintained. The pools were clean and well organized, with different pool areas designed for different age groups. Cabana reservations were available at an extra cost.
The beach itself was clean, although there was still a noticeable amount of seaweed during our stay.
The food was excellent. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, ranging from Mediterranean to American cuisine. For dinner, most restaurants required reservations, and many were fully booked if not reserved early.
There were a few downsides that, if improved, could make the experience even better. Upon arrival, we were told we would be added to a WhatsApp group to receive daily event updates, but this never happened. I even called to follow up, but we were still not added by the time we checked out. The hotel offered nightly shows in the theater, but they were fairly basic and not something we felt compelled to watch every night. Additionally, the shower drainage in our room was not working properly, causing water to overflow into the bathroom.
Recommendation:
I suggest requesting a room closer to the center of the p