El Conquistador Resort

This is my wife’s and my third trip here. We got married while it was under the Waldorf ownership. We were very impressed then and that once 13 years ago. We have been back twice with our daughters once three years ago, and then this past August 2026. We love this place for many reasons. The property is massive and has such an old hotel feel and style. Mostly because it is in many areas. If you have ever stayed in the Royal Hawaiian it has the same old hotel style, without ever feeling cramped. The hotel has had a lot of updates simce we first stayed. We did not stay in the updated section. It cost a little more and we also wanted to ensure we had the same view we had previously. The view is amazing. Very hard to capture the description in words. I would literally just stand on the balcony and take it in. Especially watching the boat come and go to the private island. The private island. I am not a hang in the sand and get my toes wet beach goer, and neither are my daughters, although my wife definitely is. It had enough for both us. You can get a nice meal there and walk to the sandy part of the beach. Or walk through the grass and see iguanas and put on a mask and snorkel and swim out to the live reef. We did the snorkeling. We brought our own gear bit they have some to rent. The guys renting the gear were super cool. They also have jet skis and kayaks for rent. The boat ride is amazing. Caught the last boat off the island every day and the captain caught the evening vibes with great music. We have gone when the weather wasn't so great, and enjoyed the rough weather boat ride. Although that may not be for all. We also enjoyed the water park. We hit this every morning until lunch. Was a great way to start the day going down the big drop slide. The whole family enjoyed the wings. A daily staple meal. We ate dinner every night at the hotel restaurants. All good. I will say the steak restaurant cutz was delicious. We didnt have breakfast there as we have a spot. I will say the hotel should link up with the local bakery and maybe offer their pastries. After dinner was night swimming and playing with games by the pool. Even watched some college football while soaking in the pool. Oh and not to forget the ice cream pops. Spent some dollars on them but worth it for a vacation desert. The staff- all very helpful if you do not have an attitude when you go to talk to them. I likes that everyone was friendly if you did t act entitled. This is their home and we were guest was my approach. I can get why some of thee staff can be salty after hearing how some people were talking to them. My family likes the saltyness maybe not for everyone. We didnt not go to the spa, the golf course or the newly renovated rooms so I can not comment on them. Our room was nice blthe view was amazing and I can see why some people are not fully ready for the experience after looking at the pictures. Like i said we knew what we were getting into. I heard that there are plans to renovate them. One gripe. Maybe offer shower curtains for the older rooms, or throw in a few more towels. Im a little ocd about water on the floor, and well i went through a bunch of towels. Thank you El Conquistador for another amazing stay. We will be back!!!

We had dinner at bono and it was delicious! Lamb popsicle especially stood out. Osbel was amazing as our server. We will be back!

Service at the restaurants was just okay except that we had the Best service at Bono by Osbel.

Wacho was great! Thank you for an amazing dinner! Order the Paella!!!

Good food - great vegetarian options and also great options for kids! Osbel was an excellent waiter!