RPR (RPDC) questions

AbrahamSimpson · 01-17-2007

hi all, hoping I could get some input on RPR

We are booked at EDSS after staying at Azul Beach and EDR (Casita) last year. I'm getting concerned that EDSS is having some problems with the expansion of the resort, and we're having second thoughts anyway after being on mediocre beaches the last couple times. We were originally booked @Royal Hideaway, but decided we'll wait to spend that kind of $$$$ until the beach comes back

anyhoo...

probably we are going to change our reservation to RPR as it looks nice since the changeover, nice beach, etc. couple questions we have are holding us back.

Did the resort itself feel overly busy? And did the beach seem extremely crowded? Shoulder-to-shoulder, or is there some room to separate a little bit? From the photos it's so hard to tell

We are looking at either the JS Beachfront Walk-out or JS Oceanfront, and leaning towards the former. Anybody have thoughts on one vs. the other?

TIA

AbrahamSimpson · 01-17-2007

ridiculous questions, right?

think we will "trust the gut" and just go with RPDC

thnx

silvergirl · 01-17-2007

Actually we are headed back to RPR for the second time. The beach is not at all crowded. At least I didn't feel crowded. Each day we were able to get a shelter with chairs and table (kind of like a palapa but with a roof). There were tons of chairs in the sun. We spent everyday at the beach and walked it daily too.
We never ever felt over crowded. Always got a seat right away at the buffet restaurant and ate at the others when we wanted to.
My advise would be to wait to upgrade to oceanfront until you arrive. I think its cheaper that way rather than booking it as ocean front. Although this will not guarantee that they will have an OF room available, though.
I loved the resort and the proximity to 5th. You won't be sorry. I have plenty of pics if you are interested, just PM me.

AbrahamSimpson · 01-17-2007

thanks very much, just the kind of info I was hoping for

the better half gets home in an hour or so...unless somebody gives a good reason to avoid the Beachfront Walkout, we'll go with that...thanks again

Tommygurl · 01-17-2007

We stayed at RPR last Feb & absolutely loved it....We never felt crowded! Barcelo was crowded!

Enjoy!

**Shammy** · 01-17-2007

Beach area is totally..............NOT crowded! Great resort - I'd go back in a heartbeat!

silvergirl · 01-17-2007

We were lucky enough to be upgraded to oceanfront walk out. There is NOTHING better!!!!

AbrahamSimpson · 01-17-2007

you guys friggin rock

thanks so much

Beachfront Walkout @ RPDC it is then

our FunJet rep is gonna be pissed

Tommygurl · 01-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shammy

Beach area is totally..............NOT crowded! Great resort - I'd go back in a heartbeat!

I am glad you enjoyed it!! I would go back in a heartbeat too...I love how close it is to everything!

Kavi · 01-18-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvergirl

We were lucky enough to be upgraded to oceanfront walk out. There is NOTHING better!!!!

That upgrade is awesome, oh to get so lucky!

welc427 · 01-18-2007

My wife and I stayed in the room just above the room in the picture,(739) the view was absolutley amazing. It is kinda of a hike to get up to the lobby, but well worth it. We were there for our honeymoon in October. Everyone is correct, the beaches were never crowded and just wonderful. Hopefully all the constrution that was going on when we were there is competed. Have fun, wish we could go back today and get away from the snow.

AbrahamSimpson · 01-18-2007

Spectacular, thanks again everybody

we went ahead and booked the Beachfront Walkout last night

Coco the Nut · 01-21-2007

Just got back!!

LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!! It wasn't crowded at all, in my opinion. There were some people who played the towel/chair game, but we didn't, and we always got a spot where we wanted.

wired529 · 01-22-2007

I gotta agree with all thats been said here. Not crowded, no problem getting a chair, and tons of space on the beach. Pelicanos was the only restaurant that we didn't face a wait getting in to, Asiana and Marie Maria both had waiting lists, but it was later in the evening when we decided to check them out. We were in the newer wing so the ocean view was limited to what you could see by leaning over the railing but it wasn't a big deal to us.

01-17-2007	#1 (permalink)
AbrahamSimpson into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	RPR (RPDC) questions hi all, hoping I could get some input on RPR We are booked at EDSS after staying at Azul Beach and EDR (Casita) last year. I'm getting concerned that EDSS is having some problems with the expansion of the resort, and we're having second thoughts anyway after being on mediocre beaches the last couple times. We were originally booked @Royal Hideaway, but decided we'll wait to spend that kind of $$$$ until the beach comes back anyhoo... probably we are going to change our reservation to RPR as it looks nice since the changeover, nice beach, etc. couple questions we have are holding us back. Did the resort itself feel overly busy? And did the beach seem extremely crowded? Shoulder-to-shoulder, or is there some room to separate a little bit? From the photos it's so hard to tell We are looking at either the JS Beachfront Walk-out or JS Oceanfront, and leaning towards the former. Anybody have thoughts on one vs. the other? TIA

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01-17-2007	#2 (permalink)
AbrahamSimpson into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	ridiculous questions, right? think we will "trust the gut" and just go with RPDC thnx

01-17-2007	#3 (permalink)
silvergirl Pomegranite tequila lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,899	Actually we are headed back to RPR for the second time. The beach is not at all crowded. At least I didn't feel crowded. Each day we were able to get a shelter with chairs and table (kind of like a palapa but with a roof). There were tons of chairs in the sun. We spent everyday at the beach and walked it daily too. We never ever felt over crowded. Always got a seat right away at the buffet restaurant and ate at the others when we wanted to. My advise would be to wait to upgrade to oceanfront until you arrive. I think its cheaper that way rather than booking it as ocean front. Although this will not guarantee that they will have an OF room available, though. I loved the resort and the proximity to 5th. You won't be sorry. I have plenty of pics if you are interested, just PM me.

01-17-2007	#4 (permalink)
AbrahamSimpson into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	thanks very much, just the kind of info I was hoping for the better half gets home in an hour or so...unless somebody gives a good reason to avoid the Beachfront Walkout, we'll go with that...thanks again

01-17-2007	#5 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,126	We stayed at RPR last Feb & absolutely loved it....We never felt crowded! Barcelo was crowded! Enjoy!

01-17-2007	#6 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,240	Beach area is totally..............NOT crowded! Great resort - I'd go back in a heartbeat!

01-17-2007	#7 (permalink)
silvergirl Pomegranite tequila lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,899	We were lucky enough to be upgraded to oceanfront walk out. There is NOTHING better!!!!

01-17-2007	#8 (permalink)
AbrahamSimpson into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	you guys friggin rock thanks so much Beachfront Walkout @ RPDC it is then our FunJet rep is gonna be pissed

01-18-2007	#11 (permalink)
welc427 sandflea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	My wife and I stayed in the room just above the room in the picture,(739) the view was absolutley amazing. It is kinda of a hike to get up to the lobby, but well worth it. We were there for our honeymoon in October. Everyone is correct, the beaches were never crowded and just wonderful. Hopefully all the constrution that was going on when we were there is competed. Have fun, wish we could go back today and get away from the snow.

01-18-2007	#12 (permalink)
AbrahamSimpson into ruins Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 78	Spectacular, thanks again everybody we went ahead and booked the Beachfront Walkout last night

01-21-2007	#13 (permalink)
Coco the Nut lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 23	Just got back!! LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!! It wasn't crowded at all, in my opinion. There were some people who played the towel/chair game, but we didn't, and we always got a spot where we wanted.

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01-22-2007	#14 (permalink)
wired529 beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: saskatchewan Posts: 312	I gotta agree with all thats been said here. Not crowded, no problem getting a chair, and tons of space on the beach. Pelicanos was the only restaurant that we didn't face a wait getting in to, Asiana and Marie Maria both had waiting lists, but it was later in the evening when we decided to check them out. We were in the newer wing so the ocean view was limited to what you could see by leaning over the railing but it wasn't a big deal to us.