One can be subjective or objective and since we found our experience a combination of very good and not so good, we'll attempt to be as objective as possible in hopes of assisting other's in their decision process.
Firstly, we have been to many resorts both with and without clothing optional and for the most part we are considered easy to please and have never written a review or felt the need prior to this vacation.
General Observations: It is important to note that front-line staff are not the focus of any negative frustrations as their smiles and sincere desire to serve guests made for an overall fantastic atmosphere. Actually, these individuals were the best part of the vacation!
Most are young and in need of "coaching" as was evident throughout the complex, but their willingness and smiles take the sting out of long delays i.e. in getting that morning java fix or a spoon to stir it. But we wondered, where the leadership was as this resort appears to be in a state of transition?
Overall the food was very good and plenty of it including lots of variety to address even the fussiest of eater's..save and except for the lack of fresh fruit which was reported to be a result of past hurricanes that damaged the citrus crops...but we have doubts as their sister resort, had an abundance during our one day exchange visit.
Other small anoyances included yogurt one day and not the next, along with the (unbelievable) beer shortage for a whole afternoon, go figure.
The property in general is very nice and unique given the smaller size or area of coverage that allows for privacy and solitude that can be found without venturing very far. We never felt crowded but the plain and simple observation; this is one resort in need of a full face-lift. It's tired and worthy of two and a half stars. The draw for many is the clothing optional component and as long as sex is is the driving force, we suspect that renovations will be delayed in leiu of collecting the revenues. Bathrooms are old, run-down and often water-less as shower's often have a mind of their own in terms of not only hot or cold but water or no water. It may be that when the sprinklers are on to water the grounds and plants, the guests must wait depending upon your rooms location. The rooms are adequate in size offering decent beds, towels and in-room safes for valuables. However, another tremendous frustration was the lack of consideration in terms of the noise and volume associated to something one could argue is hardly music, whether eminating from the disco until five a.m. or the stupid "rock-like" speakers located throughout the grounds and adjacent to the front door of your room. One may not be critical if the sounds were tasteful and included a range of styles or what might be expected in the Carribean, raggae, but such is not the case as the choice of both day and all night long seems to be constant and intense "head banging" rap-like garbage that calls for a full supply of Advil. Even the entertainment is unusual. One night you can be absolutely spellbound by the wonderful performance of a terrific steel-drum group or terrific vocals and in-house band but the next night, we had the greatest urge to pass a hat and raise some money to assist talented performers without the backing to get the show together. Even the coordination of events and their location was poorly orchestrated as there was a great central open area that would have made a more suiting location for the stage.
This resort has the potential to be really excellent and to provide for that special (suitable) balance to address the needs of both the totally uninhibited or the more mild types that worship the sun in birthday suits, but it fails miserably for many including this writer.
I suspect from our discussions with many of others, we aren't alone as even some repeat "long time" guests see this as their last visit for some time until management or better, the ownership at this resort awakes to the realities. The first lesson for all business is that your best customer are those that you already have. At a couples rate of over $400. per day, this vacation missed it's mark and unfortunately didn't have too if only some common sense, a few renovation dollars and good planning were implemented. It's truly a shame as all the amenities are right there, the people, their culture and the beautiful sun and island of Jamaica.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.