We can't say enough good things about our stay in the condo at Playa Turquesa. The condo was tastefully furnished, very clean, & very comfortable. Mattress was very comfy. So was leather sofa & patio chairs. There were always plenty of lounge chairs available by the pool and on the beach with nice cushions too. It was nice not having to race out and claim your spot on the beach or by the pool. Even during the busy Christmas season, it didn't feel crowded. The grounds were clean and well-maintained, & we enjoyed walking down to the beach & around the complex after dinner. 24-hour guards at beach & street entrances. We felt safe in & around the complex, including walking to restaurants. Water dispenser in the condo was nice. Easy refill delivered too.
Liz is absolutely lovely! Not only did she promptly reply to all my questions, both before & during our visit, but her warm personality just made us feel at home. She lives on-site and knows the area well, so she was very helpful in getting us acquainted with the area & suggesting restaurants, etc. She arranged for our airport pickup & dropoff with Alex, who was also very friendly & helpful. Julie, who works in the lobby area, was awesome in arranging for parasailing (with a fully insured company) and offering plenty of suggestions for dining, etc.
About the area: we were so impressed by the restaurants within easy walking distance. A few feet away, we enjoyed Citrus & Amo for dinner, and Dahlia's, along with Kat's Korner & the French bakery, both across the street, for breakfast & lunch. We also took short walks to Balicana, D'Angelo's, and Pastratas for dinner. I cannot say enough about the food here! We can be fussy about food, and the quality and taste here surpassed our expectations. WAY surpassed anything I've had in an all-inclusive resort. Prices were VERY reasonable -usually about $30-35 US for dinner for two (without alcoholic drinks). And there were so many great restaurants that we never got bored.
We thought we might do some cooking, but to be honest, the restaurants were so good, so close, & so reasonably priced, that I just gave myself a cooking-free holiday! ...Oh, & don't miss the $1/50-peso fresh juices at either juice stand across the street. Pineapple/banana is excellent.
We get bored after a few days at a resort or hotel, but we had such a sense of adventure here & really felt like part of a community. Definitely recommend! --Tina & Ron
