"Overall, Ocean Riviera Paradise is a beautiful resort with strong amenities. The beach, pools, and restaurants were enjoyable, and my son had an amazing time, he made friends and truly enjoyed the experience.
Unfortunately, there were some major inconsistencies in service. Our original room was next to active construction, and the paint smell was overwhelming. After we raised the concern, we were moved to a one-bedroom suite in the Privilege section, which was much better.
However, despite being placed in that section, we were not given access to Privilege amenities because we had green wristbands instead of black. This caused repeated issues, we were denied entry to certain restaurants, could not access services in that area, and were even turned away when trying to get towels at the Privilege pool.
What was most concerning was that staff repeatedly pointed out that we “booked through Expedia,” and it felt like that came with a lower level of service. The overall experience made us feel singled out and unwelcome at times.
As a parent, it was especially disappointing to have my child notice and question why we were being treated differently.
The resort has great potential, but better coordination and consistent guest service are needed."