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Posted by Ron in Dallas on 05/28/02

Trip Report - Paradisus

Well, we just got back from 8 wonderful days in Coz.  We came home on the 24th.  Unfortunately, my ear problems prevented me from diving except for one day.  We went with Sand Dollar (the Paradisus dive operator) to Santa Rosa Wall and Tormentos.  It wasn't anything to write home about.  The water wasn't very clear because of recent storms and I was having ear problems so I didn't enjoy it as much as I could.  It had been several years since my wife and I dove, so we paid for our own divemaster.  "Chuckie" did a great job for us, making sure I was OK and showing us as much as he could find.  It was well worth the extra $35.00.  

Now, for the Paradisus.  Yes, the water was murky.  I believe it's because there is so much seaweed growing just offshore.  Also, there were a couple of storms while we were there and they stirred up the sand on the bottom.  However, it was no big deal.  Just down the beach is clear water past the breakwater.  We only saw one jellyfish while we were there.

We found the Paradisus to be a very good all-inclusive.  Our room was in the three story building facing the beach and it was beautiful.  It was clean and everything worked, including the safe.  It was also away from the noisy pool bar.  I do believe they don't have sufficient dehumidifiers to dry out the room, though.  Most of our stuff stayed damp while we were there.  Again, no big deal.

We did talk with some folks who were staying in one of the timeshare rooms in the tower.  They weren't pleased with their very small room.  Also, they couldn't eat or drink at the hotel without paying $65.00 per person per day.

Our room was quite large so it wasn't a problem to us.  Also, I have read on the board that the timeshare people hassle you at the Paradisus.  We never saw one and none of the staff even mentioned timeshare.

The beach was great and long enough that my wife and I took several long walks.  After you leave the hotel property it gets pretty trashy, though.  It was still fun to have that much beach on this side of the island.  There was a lot of shade available and plenty of beach chairs.

The food was excellent and the staff was extremely polite and helpful.  They worked very hard to keep the place clean and neat.  I particularly loved the dessert table.  Although we went into town several times, we ate all but one meal at the hotel.  We had to visit Costa Brava for lobster.  It has always been one of our favorites.  We ate at the Cafe Parisus (SP?) a couple of times.  That is one of the reservations only restaurants at the hotel.  The food was excellent and the atmosphere was very romantic (my wife particularly liked that.)  Also, we had no problem getting reservations when we wanted them.  The snack bar made very good hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, etc.  The bars served name brand as well as Mexican liquor and there was always a bar open somewhere on the property.  We certainly didn't suffer from hunger or thirst.

All in all, we would go back to the Paradisus.  I believe we got a very good deal for the amount we paid.  Having to take a cab to the Reef Club to dive was a little bit of a problem, but Sand Dollar paid the fare both ways.  Makes me wonder how they make any money since the diving was very reasonable.

If any of you are headed for the Paradisus, I suggest you try to get one of the beach side rooms and stay out of the tower.  We were very happy, except when we had to leave.

Hopefully we'll be able to go back in December.  That's our current plan.  For those of you on your way there, I'm jealous.

Ron

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