Golden Parnassus Resort and Spa

Great stay for the second time in a row! Being a teacher, we were looking for an adults only vacay that has activities to join on days that you want! We were welcomed at check in with a cool beverage and about 15 minutes later checked into our room and ready to hit the pool. Everyone is friendly and goes out of their way to help! Our room was lovely on the second floor, would have preferred a bit higher to see over the palm trees but a large group wasn't checking out until the next day. They would have changed our accommodations but after a night were remembered we are barely in the room :) Pool time and beach time were equally exceptional, clean and warm. Pool bar was our favorite as Carlos remembered us and our drinks everyday! The staff truly makes your stay fun and silly, warm and welcoming! The "beach swing" bar also provides shade for that afternoon cocktail, relaxing and meeting the beach crowd. Our favorite activity was pool volleyball daily ! Actually tequila volleyball with funny antics, joking around that seemed like a show in itself! Thank you Martin, Rosie & Patty and Itzy!!! Best time laughing! Chairs around the pool, in the pool and beach were easy to get, no overcrowding. Another great perk, no reservations needed at the restaurants! only if you want to do hibachi, and we got in whenever we wanted !!! Crepe station after dinner is a must! as well as a night cap outside...or at the nightclub, just great people and guests to visit with everywhere! All the food was A+ in our book...even the night we ordered room service, awesome and fast! WE will be returning! Love the Golden Parnassus...we make new friends every time we visit you! XO until next time!

As many reviews I have read indicate, the service is indeed fantastic. The place is older, smaller and very well kept. The food was beautifully presented and was delicious with many choices (especially Sumo). It is nice to not have to make reservations or to have to wait for a table. There are plenty of activities going on during the day but I was there for a quiet relaxing vacation and did not partake. In the evening there are dance and competition shows which are ok but not too exciting. The lounge and bar could be more lively. I paid $50 for wifi for the week which didn’t bother me and I was able to get a signal from any location, even the beach. A fridge in the room would have been great but not missed. There was plenty of water provided in the rooms but I would recommend bringing a water bottle to fill up with cold water at the bars/buffet. The gym has pretty good equipment but the AC needs to be pumped! AC worked well in my room though. Lack of AC in the buffet but I didn’t mind as there was a nice breeze. There seems to be lots of regulars at this location. This was my first time there. I tend to not visit the same place twice since the world is too large!! I highly recommend if you are looking for a great value vacation!!

I was surprised by how small the resort was. In many ways, it was very nice, as we got to know some of the other guests and staff, and we never had to walk far to get to anything. It is an older resort, but has been updated and is very clean. Close to the airport, surrounded by lots of other hotels. Very loud at night; we were glad we brought our little white noise machine. The staff and service were all excellent, and it was nice that we did not have to make reservations at any of the restaurants. We loved the outside bar in the evenings; the bartender was very fun and it was great to hang out with other guests by the ocean. A very relaxing vacation, and close to plenty of excursions.

Every time we go back the staff makes us feel like we are back home. The bartenders fonz,Perfecto,Santiago,Edeth,Juan,Fedamine were extra special.The bell boys went out of their to help in any way they could.The room service guys were very friendly and professional.

The beach and pool almost make up for the fact that you have to pay for wifi. The food is mediocre. The staff was great and really tried to compensate for the issues that were out of their control. I realized that it's adults only, which is why my friend and I pick it, but I didn't appreciate hearing the live music in the lobby until 1:00AM from my room. It was noisy every night. I definitely do not recommend this hotel since there are so many others that are much better.