el conquistador resort-an oceanfront paradise, trip el conquistador resort enjoyable relaxing, husband just returned 8 day stay 9/21-9/28, resort sits perched atop cliff expansive ocean views location resort, grounds absolutely stunning, turn resort feel like entered ocean paradise got great travel zoo rate 90 night garden view room 100 resort credit 3+ night stay, booked directly el website, just click specials/promos reservation page, checked upgraded ocean view room la vista wing no charge.yes process renovating resort, approach main entrance construction, new conference center ballroom, current improvements hidden guests, currently las brisas wing closed renovations, plans renovations posted lobby, new rooms modern luxurious.it currently low season felt like resort, pools not crowded private island/beach deserted staff not helpful friendly.yes food pricey not overly outrageous, pricing consistent islands caribbean, fyi restaurants not currently open, isabella__<c7>_<e9>_ renovated new steakhouse, stingray cafe marina open, food fabulous, veal medallions sea bass tuna excellent, try chocolate souffl<U+008F><U+0091><c4>, otellos italian restaurant exquisite, food absolutely wonderful flavor, veal chop lamb shank beef filet swordfish lamb chops world, tiramisu chocolate mousse hazelnut basket worth calories, ate dinner blossoms japanese/chinese/sushi restaurant, chinese food good reasonable, bella vista caf<U+008F><U+0091><c4> overlooking pool ocean great pizza shared, reasonable lunch, breakfast ate las brisas buffet pool dave__<c7>_<e9>_ cookies casino, went local supermarket snacks drinks, available site not want venture off.if want venture site suggest renting car airport driving resort, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes reach resort, highly recommend eco-tour kayak trip bioluminescent bay castillo catamaran snorkel tour, 5-10 minute drive resort, ventured rainforest, having car saved considerable money hotel transfers/cab fare, freedom explore pace, yes resort does charge 15 self parking 20 valet parking, suggest valet self park lot distance main entrance need shuttle to/from car, husband enjoyed massages golden door spa, facility beautiful staff notch.if looking nightlife excitement san juan hotel not, want laid relaxing vacation far away hustle bustle town resort looking, trip casitas village infinity pool, pool private use casitas guests low resort attendance not stopped.we definitely el conquistador renovations completed,