dawnharrisrealestate
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BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW! A few years ago, I stayed at this resort and had a very unsettling experience that left me hesitant to return. After having only a couple of drinks over the course of several hours, I suddenly became extremely ill and had to be rushed to the on-site urgent care. I was treated with IV fluids and monitored for a few hours, and my husband was forced to pay $1,400 on the spot for this care — an expense we were not prepared for. At the time, I couldn’t understand what had caused such an extreme reaction since I am not a heavy drinker, and nothing like that had ever happened to me before.||Fast forward to our most recent visit. While at the resort, I witnessed whiskey being poured into a jug labeled as rum punch — the exact pre-made drink I had consumed years ago before falling ill. It was a shocking moment, but also one that finally gave me clarity on what likely caused my episode back then. For those who may enjoy the pre-mixed drinks at this resort, I share this as a word of caution: stick to drinks made directly in front of you by the bartender. I now know better than to touch anything pre-made, and I wish I had known this sooner.||That said, I want to be fair in my review because this most recent stay was truly wonderful in many ways. We stayed in the Rose building for the first time, and the rooms were immaculate — spacious, beautifully laid out, and very comfortable. The service was excellent across the board, with staff members who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.||The food has definitely improved since our last visit — it was seasoned perfectly, flavorful, and felt like a true upgrade. Nightlife was also livelier, with impressive live concerts and entertainment that kept the evenings fun and engaging.||Because of these upgrades, Hyatt Zilara/Ziva Montego Bay has made its way back into my top ten favorite resorts. I can see why it remains my husband’s favorite. However, due to the ordeal I went through on my previous visit and the way it was handled, I cannot give a full five-star rating. Still, I’m thankful for the clarity I now have, and I appreciate the improvements the resort has made in many other areas.