Stephen Figueroa
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We booked the Iberostar Costa Dorada Inclusive Beach Escape excursion and had mixed feelings about the experience. Our tour guide, Amanda Diaz, was wonderful—very friendly, welcoming, and full of helpful information. She was definitely one of the highlights of the day.
The resort itself appeared clean and well maintained, but unfortunately the pool was a major disappointment. It was filled with bugs, debris, and, shockingly, even a dead bird floating in the water. That made it completely uninviting. Hoping for a better experience, we headed to the beach, but were quickly approached by a local trying to sell us souvenirs and even drugs, which made us very uncomfortable.
On the positive side, the buffet was excellent. There was a wide variety of options, with plenty to satisfy even the pickiest eater. That was the true standout of the excursion.
Thankfully, only two ships were in port on the day we visited, so the resort wasn’t overcrowded with cruisers. Overall, while the food and our guide were wonderful, the pool conditions and the uncomfortable beach experience kept this from being the relaxing escape we had hoped for.