6/10 Okay
Hugo Anibal
Travelled with group
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Riviera Paradise El Beso – Honest Review
Overall, this resort has some nice highlights but also a few drawbacks. The rooms are spacious, modern, and very comfortable. The buffet offered a good variety of food, and the coffee shop and late-night snack bar (open until 6 am) were great perks. The margaritas at the Mexican restaurant were excellent — especially the jamaica margarita! The bowling alley was also a fun addition, even though playtime is limited to about 10 minutes per person.
The main disappointment was the beach — very small, with large sandbag barriers and cloudy water that took away from the usual Caribbean charm. Entertainment was not as organized or lively as other resorts, and the prizes for games were always just a T-shirt. The shows at nights were at a much lower quality compared to other resorts. The nightclub felt more like a sports bar, and the DJ stuck to the same playlist all night without taking requests. The worst was the constant pressure to upgrade to their “Privilege” package got annoying after a while. The resort seemed to catered to Privilege guests only.
In short, it’s a comfortable resort with decent food, great margaritas, and a few fun extras, but the beach, entertainment, and upselling take away from the overall experience.
Hugo Anibal
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025