If you plan to travel with your pet, please read this!
I chose this hotel because it was the closest pet-friendly resort to Ciudad Juárez—we wanted our dog to meet the beach for the first time. The listing only said “pet friendly with a fee” and gave no details. After booking a Swim Out Preferred Room, I learned it wasn’t pet friendly. Expedia had to call the property to switch us, and that’s when we learned the rules: pets not allowed in spa, gym, pool, or beach, and they can’t be left alone more than 2 hours.
Upon arrival they welcomed us with a bed, bowls, and toys, but the stay was far from “pet friendly.” At every restaurant we were stopped and managers had to request permission for my 7 lb poodle to enter in her carrier—never allowed to sit on the floor. She wasn’t allowed at restaurants, pool, spa, or beach, and we were even called out for letting her pee on the grass (though no pet relief areas exist). Essentially, the only place she was welcome was our lowest-tier room. The pet fee felt unreasonable for such restrictions.
Other notes: the resort is secluded, 45 minutes from town, with no Ubers (taxis are about $66 USD round trip). Food was excellent, staff friendly, and the resort a nice size—not too big or small. Drinks were disappointing compared to past stays with this chain. Overall, staff was great but management rules and unclear policies made it a poor choice for pet owners.