After cancelling our reservation at this hotel, we were told we would receive a partial refund. THREE TIMES we were told that they had mailed the check, but we never got the money...that began six months ago, and now they don't even acknowledge our e-mails and calls.

We just returned from Rocky Point last week; I haven't been in about 10 years. We stayed in Rubi 904. We had the best time, very relaxing. The staff was so polite and helpful. The swim up bar was great and a daily visit while we were there. The pools and grounds were beautiful and well manicured. Food at La Maria was about a 7.5 out of 10 and the breakfast buffet at Citron was worth the $10, the coffee was unreal, so delicious. The condo was wonderfully decorated and very serene, we had everything we needed. We spent a great deal of time on the patio which had a full ocean view. We felt very safe with the gated access and underground parking. This resort is very family friendly and we loved chatting with the other vacationing families, mostly in Spanish. All in all this was a lovely trip and we hope to return soon for an extended family vacation. The drive was quick and easy from Prescott, we had no hassles with check points or border crossing.

Just visited Las Palomas for the first time. Haven't been to Rocky Point in about 12 years. Alot has changed and it's much nicer than I remembered. Many warnings before we travelled down but the trip was easy and there were many places where the US and Mexican border patrols were out. Felt safe and didn't worry once.

Las Palomas was a lovely resort. Friendly staff, beautiful condo, extremely clean and well maintained overall. Pools were fantastic, Sea of Cortez was warm and clean. We went the week before July 4th and there was no one at the border crossing either way, the resorts and restaurants in the Malecon were empty. Las Palomas has two restaurants but only one was open when we were there. Possibly due to the high vacancy?

Would probably bring all of my own food the next time and just grill out. Restaurants were limited and (maybe I'm a bit spoiled from the Scottsdale/Phx area) not up to very high standards. Prices were good and seafood was very fresh but otherwise I wasn't impressed.

We'll try to make another trip this summer as it was very relaxing. If you're looking for a place where there's lots of nightlife - this isn't it. But if you want to relax and enjoy the water, or just spend family time - this is a great option.

Las Palomas Beach and Golf Resort is supposed to be the top of the line property in an otherwise dreary town/villiage/city of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). It tries to emulate the mega-resort world of Cancun and the like which follows a fairly standard formula of building a bigger and better hotel/facility right on the water. In this case, that water is the Sea of Cortez, which mainly attracts Arizonans (yes, the same one's who don't want illegal aliens from Mexico in their State).

The good news is that the actual structure of both Phase One and Two at Las Palomas is beautiful and clearly makes the mark aethetically. The beach, while not clear like the waters of the Caribean, is wonderful. It is warm, semi-clear, and swimable. No issues there. The room we were in (E 802, Cristal) was good as well with a full one bedroom condo and balcony. Overall, it sets the bar for the rest of the resort wars going on here in town. It's the place to stay.

That being said, there are some significant downfalls. The service is mediocre to poor. The restaurant we went to (Citron) was laughably rated 4 Diamonds by AAA ( I work for them and was aghast), and the actual beach facilities were totally lacking with not enough beach chairs to merit it being called a "resort". For roughly $200 a night, you should get more on that end.

Lastly, the "Ugly American" is on full display here replete with druken college kids, adults, and obnoxious Arizonan's who portent to prance around as if they own the joint. High culture it is not here in Puerto Penasco, despite what Las Palomas is trying to claim itself as being the best in town. It's lipstick on a pig, if you ask me.

So if you come here with little expectations and bring your own beach chair, you should be fine. Hey, it's the only beach within hundreds of miles from the Southwest. In other words, they have you by the balls here...

Oh, and if you like peace and quite, this is not the place for you. On weekends, you are guaranteed to have a DJ blaring music until 11:30 pm doing a wedding for all to see (and hear).