Solmar Resort

Good location, but a very "tired" property. We went the end of May and were almost the only ones there. It felt deserted. The rooms need lots of help. Only 1 tiny TV in the bedroom, and none in the living room. Not 1 lamp that you could read by. Maybe a 2 1/2 stars.

My first time at Solmar. I usually stay at Playa Grande (sister resort). Yes Solmar is older and it's next to the construction, but it has a certain feel that is much nicer than Playa Grande. Does it need upgrading - YES, but it is comfortable. The staff is as nice as can be. I hope they call when the turtles are ready to be helped to the ocean! If you like to be next to the lower pool, see if you can get buildings A or B. If you're back in J or K you don't have a view unless you're on a higher floor. If you're an owner wishing to upgrade to the Grande Sol Mar, remember you have options. You don't have to take a 50 year contract, they have 25 years and odd/even. Don't be carried away by the pictures and VIP area. For the price and the staff - you could be better off at Solmar!

The construction is in the old hotel area which was torn down. The original timeshare units on the opposite end, 5 bldg. 2 stories high, surrounding the pool area and bar and a jacuzzi are still mellow. Nice view of the beach, great sunsets.

We stayed here in April of 2009. thankful to have been able to experience the old charm of Solmar before the big money came in for the big demolishing project "Grand Solmar". I am sure the building may have had some safety issues BUT the charm will disappear with the the coming of the new Grand Solmar. It is all about sales here and Playa Grande the sister resort up the beach where you have to fight for a poolside lounge, pay for twice as much for drinks and loose the quiet to business of over sales of units. Hopefully the staff will stay, they were very helpful in most matters. But as anything, growing larger this fine resort in the sun will desolve to corporate greed like Play Grande has. Sorry to you Solmar owners for your loss of a truly historical place.