The hype
Guests love the lush grounds and swim-up bars but consistently complain about the rocky beach and inconsistent room service.
El Dorado Royale A Spa Resort By Karisma - Adults
$220-450 / យប់
កក់នេះ ប្រសិនបើ You want a massive, pool-centric playground with decent food and don't care about swimming in the ocean.
ហេតុផលដែលមនុស្សចូលចិត្ត
- Endless pools (14 total) and swim-up bars
- Access to the superior Maroma Beach Club nearby
- Casitas section offers romantic privacy with open-air showers
ចម្លងលឿន: A sprawling all-inclusive beast where the pools are fantastic, the food is ambitious, but the beach is a concrete-block graveyard.
ពិនិត្យដោយ @Sflook37: I spent my holidays here and honestly, the food stations stole the show. Nothing beats grabbing a fresh taco or warm crepe while surrounded by cozy Christmas lights. The staff made me feel so welcome—it’s the perfect spot for a festive foodie escape.
ភ្ញៀវដែលស្នាក់នៅទីនេះបាននិយាយ
Reality check
The 'Gourmet Inclusive' food is better than average, but reservations are a nightmare to book via the glitchy app.
- You prefer pool hopping over ocean swimming
- You are a foodie who wants variety beyond the standard buffet
- You enjoy a lively, social atmosphere with active entertainment
ភាពស្អាតនិងការថែទាំ
7.8
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though towel restocking can be hit-or-miss.
- Bathroom hygiene: Grout is usually scrubbed, but older Jacuzzi tubs often have scratches and wear.
- Maintenance: The property is aging. Expect occasional peeling paint or flickering motion-sensor lights.
- Linens & towels: Standard hotel quality; not luxury thread count, but clean. Beach towels can be ragged.
- Odors & scents: Ground floor rooms in the Royale section frequently struggle with a lingering musty/damp smell.
Sleepability™
7មធ្យម
0-4សលេង
4-7.5មធ្យម
7.5-10ស្ងាត់
- Main pool DJ/entertainment
- Thin connecting doors in some suites
- Golf carts zooming past ground floor patios
មុនពេលលេងប៉ាក់
ល្អដឹង
- Download the Karisma app immediately to book dinners, but expect it to crash.
- The 'More Inclusive' package includes transfers to Maroma Beach—use this for your beach day.
- Men need collared shirts and closed-toe shoes for some dinner restaurants.
របៀបរៀបចំលើក
- Insulated tumbler (bartenders will fill it)
- Reef-safe sunscreen (strictly enforced at eco-parks)
- Small bills ($1s and $5s) for tipping staff
ដំបូះបន្ទប់
ជម្រើសល្អបំផុត
- Casita Swim-Up Suites (Section 31 or 32) for relative quiet and lazy river access
- Royale Building 17 for newly remodeled 'Royale Suites' near La Isla
បន្ទប់ដែលគួរដេរ
- Ground floor standard Royale rooms (can be musty and lack privacy)
- Rooms facing the main activity pool if you want to sleep before 11pm
ដំបូះស្នើសុំបន្ទប់ – ចម្លង & បិទ
“Requesting a second-floor Casita suite for vaulted ceilings and better light, or a remodeled room in Building 17 away from the main pool noise.”
សំណួរលម្អិត & គន្ធម្លប់ដំណឹង
ព័ត៌មាននិងលម្អិតទាំងអស់ដែលអ្នកចង់ដឹងមុនពេលក្រុង
Is the beach really that bad?
Yes. It's rocky and lined with massive concrete blocks (an 'artificial reef') and sandbags to stop erosion. Not for swimming.
Can I use the facilities at the other resorts?
Royale guests can use Generations (family side) restaurants, but cannot use Casitas pools unless staying in a Casita. Casitas guests have full access to everything.
Is the Fuentes Culinary Theatre worth the extra cost?
It's about $39/person plus wine pairing. It's a fun 'Iron Chef' style show, but the food is often secondary to the theatrics.
How bad is the timeshare pitch?
Annoying. They will offer a 'free massage' or 'welcome breakfast' to get you into a 90-minute presentation. Just say 'No thank you' firmly at check-in.
Is the water in the rooms safe to drink?
No, stick to the bottled water provided daily. Use it for brushing teeth too if you have a sensitive stomach.
Do I need reservations for dinner?
Yes, for most à la carte restaurants. Book them with your concierge or the app the moment you arrive.
គន្លឹះលម្អិត
- ✨
Skip the main buffet and find the lady making fresh handmade tacos behind Rincón restaurant for breakfast.
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The 'Health Bar' near the main pool makes the best fresh fruit smoothies on the property.
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You can take a free shuttle to Maroma Beach Club (owned by the same company) for a vastly superior beach experience.
៥ របៀងដែលគួរដឹងមុនពេលដែលអ្នកទៅលេង
💡The 'Artificial Reef' is just a nice name for ugly concrete blocks that ruin the ocean view.
💡The 'Secret' Breakfast Lady behind Rincón makes the best food on the resort, period.
💡The 'Prestige' sales reps wear different uniforms than the concierge—learn to spot them and walk away.
💡You can walk to the neighboring Generations resort for their Indian restaurant, which is surprisingly good.
💡The 'lazy river' in the Casitas section connects to the swim-up bars, so you can float your way to a drink.
ម៉ាក្រាមក្នុងស្រុក
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