Oualie Beach Resort

Had a lovely stay. I was able to relax, reflect, release, and appreciate some personal time. I loved the screened-in porch (fabulous for days when it rains); David gave a FANTASTIC massage; Chef Ricky served a tasty chicken roti (the rum punch was DELICIOUS); the staff was kind and welcoming. The property isn't modern, but it meets your needs. If you want granite and luxury, stay elsewhere. This is truly quaint and familiar. I felt safe, respected, and a part of the family. The sweet goats roam the property at will, which is fine, except you have to watch where you're stepping. I was a magnet for the "sand fleas," so bring plenty of anti-itch cream if you're going to sit on a beach chair near the water. The wifi was good in my room, but not while relaxing on the porch (that's what books and naps are for! lol). I do hope they look to redo the bathrooms (they just need a refresh: new sink, countertop). It's a really peaceful place, and I would certainly stay there again. Thanks to the ENTIRE staff of Oualie for welcoming me and making me feel so at home.

My stay was amazing. The staff and people were wonderful and very helpful. It felt like a family! However, it seemed understaffed. The restaurant staff often seemed overwhelmed having to waitress and bar tend. The resort is in a special location and the individual cottages are charming and clean. The beach is beautiful! The resort does need some updating. The resort would be perfect with updated bathrooms (especially better showers), new mattresses (I slept with a spring in my hip all week.) and updated/nicer beach furniture, lounge chairs, huts, the restaurant chairs. The food was excellent. The chef also was kind enough to even make fresh fish that we caught.

Where to begin: "Check in at 2", arrive at 4 - room not ready. Walk in room with staff, no remote, no safe - state both will be brought. Notice door to bathroom won't close, stuck, I pick up to move and break it. Only 2 small towels (lovely unmatched set) - so now 4 things needed. Wife takes shower and door comes off hinge - handy man (me) to the rescue. Remote shows up 4 hrs later, door next day, no towels, no safe. Bed linens worn out, and smell musty. AC starts leaking last night there at 2 am, just move bed forward as we are leaving in 5 hrs anyway, put towels on floor. Earthquake thrown in for good measure (no kidding), wakes us up again...drip, drip, drip from AC continues.... Hot water is from Solar - very hot at night, cooler in morning, cloudy day = less hot water. Wife regretted not taking me up on moving to the Four Seasons down the road after seeing the room... Hotel just needs to spend some money on maintenance. FYI: Do go to Coconut Grove and the Indian restaurant just across the street from it - both are excellent!