Let me begin by saying that I have stayed at the S...

Let me begin by saying that I have stayed at the Sirata many times over the past few years. In the beginning it was a go to place because of access to the beach, multiple swimming pools, 3 different restaurants on site, and ease of access to a local public. I stopped going a few years ago because the rooms seemed drab, run down, and somewhat dirty. While searching for places to spend a weekend I noticed that they had some reasonable rates and decided to book a room. I'm sure, like many "resorts"on the beach they charge a resort fee, but I was floored by how much it was in comparison to others locations I researched. Its bad enough that they gouge you with that, but if you have a 2nd vehicle they try and get you for a second parking fee of $10 dollars a day. I'm sure that the associate that was checking me in could sense my frustration and offered the 2nd vehicles parking as a courtesy. She was pleasant, but it was not a very fun way to start a staycation. Supposedly the amenities would recoup the cost of the astronomical resort fee, but that was not my experience. We were offered a complimentary breakfast for 2 to use on a day of our choosing. We discovered that the menu was the same for any of the dining areas you chose. I didnt take much issue with this, but a little disappointing that there was such a lack of variety. The breakfast was 50/50. The BLT was quite honestly a home run. HIGHLY recommend. Copious amounts of bacon, fresh tomatoes, piled high and bread was toasted perfectly. The sausage gravy and biscuits tasted burnt, and flavorless. The biscuits seemed old and stale. This was the only time on our stay that we ate there. The rooms have certainly been updated, but lacked some of the amenities that you would consider to be normal like hand soap!
Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in pumps on the wall of the shower was a little unsettling. Multi use items for a resort?
One of the amenities was supposed to be a cocktail hour by the beach. The lines were so long, that it made it almost impossible to get more than 1 drink. People lined up, but only 1 attendant was there to take care of a long line of people. Another amenity is beachfront chairs.
The verbiage leads you to belive that it includes the umbrella or cabana, but that isn't the case.

In summation:
Rooms are updated, but not stocked for a "resort".
Beach access is good, and attendants are pleasant.
Bars are ok, and there are several pools to choose from.

Rates for what you get in return leave a lot to be desired.
Somewhat hidden, or slight of hand charges.
Amenities aren't what they seem to be on paper. Grounds need more attention as they were constantly riddles with cigarette butts.
I would steer clear. It would take a lot for me to reconsider returning. There are so many options on the beach that I feel like I could have had a much better experience elsewhere. I waited a few weeks to write this review because I wanted to make sure that it wasn't purely based on emotion, but the more I thought on it the more I realized it was all very clear. Please do your research about surrounding options first