Michelangelo Resort And Spa

“Beautiful Imfinity pool and spa”

After having done the tourist part of the palms we decided to come back three weeks later to Michelangelo. An amazing infinity pool the size of a Manhattan block!!!! Loved the goats grazing right next to us…. Spa treatment was awesome Sheryl really has a magic touch l highly recommend!!! A perfect… more

After having done the tourist part of the palms we decided to come back three weeks later to Michelangelo. An amazing infinity pool the size of a Manhattan block!!!! Loved the goats grazing right next to us…. Spa treatment was awesome Sheryl really has a magic touch l highly recommend!!! A perfect place to relax from the outside world We will certainly be back!!! Thank u guys for a beautiful And relaxing trip.

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amazing accommodation food excellent stuff very friendly pool combine with beach spa

“Overall: A good 4+ star hotel, but not quite a true luxury 5-star experience”

We stayed here as a family with our 14-year-old and overall had a lovely holiday. The hotel is modern, clean and in a beautiful setting. There is nothing wrong with the hotel and nothing that would put someone off visiting, but we feel it is important to set the right expectations. Five-star hotels… more

We stayed here as a family with our 14-year-old and overall had a lovely holiday. The hotel is modern, clean and in a beautiful setting. There is nothing wrong with the hotel and nothing that would put someone off visiting, but we feel it is important to set the right expectations. Five-star hotels can vary greatly, and this felt more like a high-quality 4+ star resort rather than a true luxury five-star experience. Pros ✅ Beautiful pool and outdoor areas The pool areas are definitely the highlight of the hotel. They are well maintained, relaxing and offer plenty of Instagram-worthy views. The sunbeds are excellent quality and very comfortable. Sunbeds were still available at the quieter pool area at around 10am, but if you wanted a prime spot at the main infinity pool you needed to be up very early. The front rows were generally taken by around 7am - 7.30am and by around 8:30–9am it was difficult to get a bed near to the infinity pool. Later in the day the pool areas became much busier and it did feel quite crowded with everyone close together. ✅ Great views and modern facilities We booked and paid extra for a premium seafront room. While we’re not sure the upgrade was necessarily worth the additional cost (approx £265) as the room size is the same as the other rooms, the sea view was definitely lovely and added something special to the stay. My daughter liked sitting on the balcony. The rooms are modern and facilities throughout the hotel are also modern. Housekeeping did an excellent job every day. ✅ Good for families with older children We travelled with our 14-year-old. Although there were little children staying at the hotel, it never felt overrun with families and there was a child’s pool. This suited us as we were travelling with an older child rather than younger children and our needs are different now. ✅ Friendly staff Most staff we encountered were friendly and welcoming. The receptionist at check-in was lovely, and although the arrival experience didn’t feel particularly premium, we appreciated being taken to our room by buggy, which was a nice touch given the size and layout of the resort. Cons ❌ Food is average for an all-inclusive The food is typical all-inclusive fare – there is plenty of choice and you will always find something to eat, but nothing really stood out, it is quite repetitive and lukewarm (but that is all inclusive wherever we stayed). The main restaurant had a bit of a canteen feel rather than the atmosphere you would expect from a five-star hotel. Desserts were particularly disappointing and quite bland. Again, that is fairly standard with all inclusive. ❌ Missing some luxury touches For a hotel marketed as five-star, we felt it was missing some of the little touches that make a real difference. There were no complimentary drinks in the minibar, even though we were all-inclusive guests, and we never saw anyone offering drink service around the pool. All very self service orientated. Having stayed in five-star hotels in Asia, which often feel much more luxurious and personalised, this experience felt more comparable to five-star all-inclusive resorts we have experienced in Morocco or Turkey. At times you felt more like one of 400 guests rather than receiving individual attention or special touches. It feels like a large resort rather than a unique or boutique experience. ❌ Entertainment and arrival experience The evening entertainment was generally a singer or live band performing in the main bar area. It was fine, but when we first arrived the music was extremely loud, which made our first impression of the hotel feel a little overwhelming after travelling. As the all inclusive was closing at 9.30 and we arrived at 9pm the receptionist did suggest we go and eat and then come back to finish check in which was nice of her. ❌ Rooms are compact The rooms are modern but not particularly spacious. For three people, the room felt quite small and the second bed was a sofa bed, which is worth knowing if travelling as a family with an older child. The shower and toilet are behind a glass screen which was nice but dominated quite a small room. It would be fine if you know your travel companion well but if it is a new relationship there isn’t much privacy :-) ❌ Gym is basic The gym is quite limited, so don’t expect much if you enjoy working out while away. ❌ Lots of steps to get anywhere. There are a lot of steps throughout the resort, including down to the beach, so it would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The infinity pool area can become crowded during the day. The beach itself is down a long flight of steps and is a small pebble beach, so it is not the hotel’s biggest selling point. Final thoughts We had an enjoyable stay and would recommend the hotel. It has a beautiful setting, excellent outdoor areas, comfortable sunbeds, modern facilities, lovely views and mostly friendly staff. However, for us it is more of a 4+ star hotel than a genuine five-star luxury hotel. This is not because there is anything wrong with it, but because it lacks some of the finer details, atmosphere and personalised service that we associate with a luxury five-star experience. If you arrive with the right expectations, it is a very enjoyable place to stay.

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