Paradisus Rio De Oro Resort & Spa

We just got back and stayed in the Royal Section—it was 100% worth the upgrade. The service was impeccable, and having access to the Royal restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner was such a treat. No buffet! We also ordered room service quite a bit, which is another great perk of the Royal Section. The butlers were well-trained and genuinely seemed to enjoy their work. They were always available to make our trip more enjoyable. We ate pretty much everything and had no stomach issues. Of course, we were careful not to drink the tap water in our room, but we never had any problems. The variety in the Royal restaurant was plentiful. If we had stayed two weeks, we might have ventured to the other restaurants for more variety, but for one week, it was perfect. They had ketchup available, and all the food was so well seasoned that I never ended up using the sauce I brought. Another benefit of the Royal Section was the other travelers—everyone was quite friendly. We enjoyed meeting a few couples and solo travelers. It’s a great place to go solo or with friends or family. The room was great! We did have an issue with our first room around 2 a.m., but it was resolved promptly on the spot—we didn’t have to wait until morning. Next time, however, I’d request a top-level room, as I’m not a fan of ground level. Just a personal preference. The spa is a must! Angel and Yisel gave us the best massages of our lives. I’m sometimes iffy about resort massages, but this exceeded all expectations. Do yourself a favor and go for it—it’s $65 USD for a full-body massage. I only wish I had more to tip them, as we went on our last day. They truly deserve it. You can also use the rest of the spa facilities after your massage. We tipped with $1 USD and $5 CAD at the bar and restaurants. All the staff were professional and genuinely wanted us to have a great vacation. Tips are appreciated, but the level of service doesn’t depend on them, these service providers are incredibly professional, and you’ll receive excellent service either way. That said, I highly recommend tipping generously. They work long hours and are a big reason so many people keep coming back year after year. One couple was visiting for their 42 time! The Royal Service bar was wonderful—great service there as well. Some alcohol options were limited, but the staff always did their best to accommodate or offer great alternatives. Thank you to Yosebel for the fantastic conversation and professionalism! The Royal pools were super clean and beautiful. Because they are smaller they are very warm and enjoyable. We visited the main beach, the Royal beach, and the spa beach. The main beach is bigger and perfect if you like that vibe. The Royal beach offers exceptional service and is a bit smaller, you’ll likely see locals visiting after 3 p.m., but they were always friendly and respectful of hotel guests. The spa beach had the best sand... no rocks and very calm waters—although it doesn’t have bar or beachside service. We highly recommend the Royal Service upgrade. It was totally worth it and more. Don’t miss out on the Royal Bath they offer, it’s a lovely treat with flowers. Ask for sparkling wine with it! During our stay, the hotel only lost power once for about five minutes. Wi-Fi was consistent but sometimes you need to re-connect. I brought my laptop but never ended up using it—didn’t need to! If this is seen by the hotel staff, could you please share the best email to contact the team? We’d love to request a room block when we come and visit next time. Thank you! :)