Beach beds at RPDC

luv2sun · 10-15-2007

I noticed the beach beds, are they reserved for certain catagories/rooms? Or are the 1st come, are they hard to get??? I was also wondering if they have any activities by the pool? I think I read on another thread that people play "the towel game"? I usually will pick a spot before I hit the gym, put our towels out. I'm sure there are plenty of lounge chairs available??? I've really only been to BBG in Cancun, & things there were pretty easy going & fun! I wondering if RPDC is going to be stuffy, I'm just hoping we picked the right resort!

Bbbethie · 10-15-2007

A portion of the beds are reserved for certain rooms. We were there a couple weeks ago and stayed in the lowest room category so none were reserved for us. However, we did manage to get a bed after breakfast almost every day. We spent the entire time on the beach and preferred to keep to ourselves. However, it did seem that the crowd was a little more lively around the pool. I'm sure you'll have a great time!

Lindseyae · 10-15-2007

we just got back on Saturday. As far as the "towel game" goes, the resort was overbooked and we always still noticed plenty of lounge chairs and non-reserved beach beds available. There were activities going on at the more lively pool with the bar that were fun to participate in. If you didn't want to though, there was no pressure to join in and you could also just hang out at the quieter pool or the beach.

SigEpMike · 10-15-2007

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Originally Posted by luv2sun

I noticed the beach beds, are they reserved for certain catagories/rooms? Or are the 1st come, are they hard to get??? I was also wondering if they have any activities by the pool? I think I read on another thread that people play "the towel game"? I usually will pick a spot before I hit the gym, put our towels out. I'm sure there are plenty of lounge chairs available??? I've really only been to BBG in Cancun, & things there were pretty easy going & fun! I wondering if RPDC is going to be stuffy, I'm just hoping we picked the right resort!

As mentioned above, some beach beds are reserved, but several are not. I never had a problem finding one at any point in the day. The beds near the pool stay pretty full, though.

When I was there, the towel game was in full effect. People started putting towels out at 7:00 or so. In fact, I actually saw an employee laying out towels on chairs for a few people. If you went down anytime before the biggest crowd got through with breakfast, you were fine finding a lounger in the pool.

There are activities every hour. Most were as simple as bracelet making, blackjack or a ceviche class. Some were a little more active.

The RPDC isn't stuffy at all...however, because of its proximity to town, I don't think they have to do too much as far as activities. It seemed like everyone was just relaxing during the day and going out to 5th at night.

luv2sun · 10-15-2007

I really love having this forum to ask questions, thank you!!! We booked our trip about 8 months ago & I really like to get as much out of the 4 nights as possible. I'm glad that there is a place I can ask some stupid questions! My husband thinks I'm nuts but I like to know as much as possible before I get there! I'm not that big on surprises! I'm glad to hear that there are some activities pool-side too!
What are some places on 5th Ave that we shouldn't miss??? Which are some of the best places to dance/have a couple of drinks??? One of the great things at BBG (Blue Bay Getaway) in Cancun is every night for like $20-30 pp they would go to different bar/nite club (get you transposration there, admission & open bar) It was nice to "go out" w/ others when you were not traveling w/ other couples! We didn't want to go back to BBG, were looking for something different, a little more low key BUT still a good time!

10-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
luv2sun very sparkly Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	Beach beds at RPDC I noticed the beach beds, are they reserved for certain catagories/rooms? Or are the 1st come, are they hard to get??? I was also wondering if they have any activities by the pool? I think I read on another thread that people play "the towel game"? I usually will pick a spot before I hit the gym, put our towels out. I'm sure there are plenty of lounge chairs available??? I've really only been to BBG in Cancun, & things there were pretty easy going & fun! I wondering if RPDC is going to be stuffy, I'm just hoping we picked the right resort!

10-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
Bbbethie toe in water Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 54	A portion of the beds are reserved for certain rooms. We were there a couple weeks ago and stayed in the lowest room category so none were reserved for us. However, we did manage to get a bed after breakfast almost every day. We spent the entire time on the beach and preferred to keep to ourselves. However, it did seem that the crowd was a little more lively around the pool. I'm sure you'll have a great time!

10-15-2007	#3 (permalink)
Lindseyae way into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa City, IA area Posts: 168	we just got back on Saturday. As far as the "towel game" goes, the resort was overbooked and we always still noticed plenty of lounge chairs and non-reserved beach beds available. There were activities going on at the more lively pool with the bar that were fun to participate in. If you didn't want to though, there was no pressure to join in and you could also just hang out at the quieter pool or the beach.

10-15-2007	#5 (permalink)
luv2sun very sparkly Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30	I really love having this forum to ask questions, thank you!!! We booked our trip about 8 months ago & I really like to get as much out of the 4 nights as possible. I'm glad that there is a place I can ask some stupid questions! My husband thinks I'm nuts but I like to know as much as possible before I get there! I'm not that big on surprises! I'm glad to hear that there are some activities pool-side too! What are some places on 5th Ave that we shouldn't miss??? Which are some of the best places to dance/have a couple of drinks??? One of the great things at BBG (Blue Bay Getaway) in Cancun is every night for like $20-30 pp they would go to different bar/nite club (get you transposration there, admission & open bar) It was nice to "go out" w/ others when you were not traveling w/ other couples! We didn't want to go back to BBG, were looking for something different, a little more low key BUT still a good time!

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