We didn't stay at the hotel, my review is based on my experiences eating there and touring the grounds/dealing with the service staff.
UNBELIEVABLE! ATTENTION TO DETAIL!
Service staff is incredible. Our dinner at El Restaurante was quite possibly the best 5 course meal of my life. My drink was impeccable. I didnt get out or return to my seat without someone running to pull out my chair.
The water glasses/drink glasses never passed halfway empty. The property is incredible. The service staff are unbelievably eloquent, respectful, and truly happy with their job. That is the best feeling when you are serviced by people who take pride in their work, and are paid fairly (it was obvious they loved their job).
Our waiter, Frang (with a G) was the best I have ever had. He was so sweet and we had a conversation with him. He talked to us about each course, where he was from, and the pride of the meal. We finished with a nice surprise for my husbands 40th birthday.
We stayed at the Hilton down the street, and I walked along the beach the following morning and landed again to Las Ventanas, where Leopoldo, whom I have never met before, continued to show me what Las Ventanas was al about. He greeted me with a cold bottle of water, a warm smile, and offered to take my picture as I was strolling the beach alone (I am an early riser, my husband is not).
I spoke with him and he proceeded to tell me how much he loved the resort, his job, adn that he had been there for 19 years. He even said when there was a hurricane they kept all their employees on payroll because they cared for their families.
How amazing! I will definitely return to this beautiful beach, that amazing restaurant, and hopefully see my friends Frang and Leopoldo. This time I will stay at Las ventanas, it truly is paradise on earth and magical!