The hotel, gardens and pool areas are spotlessly cleaned by lots of friendly staff. Yes, it’s not really 5 star, but it’s a fabulous 4. The particular highlights for us was the quality of the buffet, at all meal times, freshly cooked, so much choice, with subtle variations each day. We tried all four of the a la carte, but to be honest very under whelmed by the food, staff all fabulous. The bars have a good selection, great cocktail menu, helpful bar staff, yes they aren’t mixologist level amazing, but certainly kept us happy holidaymakers! The bedrooms are clean, comfortable beds, great shower (no bath) twin sinks, very limited toiletries, so need to take everything! The RIU app was great, only had to message housekeeping & straight on it! Plenty of bottled water, again, just message if you need more & they arrive within the hour. More hangers, no problem, arrived quickly. Take plenty of factor 50 it’s hot hot hot, and long sleeved cover ups. You will need mosquito repellent, there aren’t loads, but they are about. Definitely would recommend to family & friends, great value for money, great holiday. Sunbeds were taken early around the pool areas, but loads of beds & parasols just away from the main areas. The beach was stunning, the sea wasn’t a mill pond, you’ll need to go further round the coast for snorkelling & swimming. We did a day tour of the island, well worth the 40 euros pp, really enjoyed the salt lakes, lemon sharks & the blue eye cave, the desert mirage and the fishing village with lunch in a local restaurant.