We go down around 9:oo am and there is always palapas available for free
and lots of room around the pool. If you REALLY want to be close to the
ocean, there is a smal charge through the hotel. We don't see the need.
We walk the beach a lot and like the pool and the palapas. You can get
out of the sun easier with a palapa.(move the chairs, more room) Tip:
Walk down the beach to "The Beach Bar" and drink and eat at half the
price of the Marriott. In front of the Playa Linda Resort. The Marriott
Surf Club is very bad and yes, crack of dawn, no room, rude people from
NYC!
Larry M. answered Jan 12, 2020
Palapa availability? Depends when you go. Xmas, February and April
vacation weeks, college breaks, “hell week”, etc, are difficult to find
an empty spot. Other weeks are much easier. Technically, if the palapa is
vacant, the beach staff should release it. Regardless of how much stuff
is left behind. This is seldom enforced, even if you approach the staff.
David R. answered Nov 18, 2021