Hi @TheSnailAndTheWaaaail and @JMGSinging thought I would come back and update in case you were still thinking about it or if anyone lands on this thread looking for info on this. Do it!! I was just reminded to come back as we’ve just re-booked to go after Easter (last year we can travel outside school holidays 😅).
Royal Son Bou was an absolute dream, exactly what we needed. Not fancy, some parts of the room/resort looked a little dated (just being honest) but it honestly did not matter one bit. The kids club was awesome. We didn’t end up leaving the little one but instead went and stayed with her (she was going through a bit of a phase and uncertain about leaving her with people she didn’t know) but both said next time around and a little bit older (she’ll be almost 4 next time) we would feel quite comfortable for her to stay for a bit. The staff were lovely, energetic, engaged with the kids and had plenty of activities going on. She still talks about meeting Kiko the duck.
the hotel itself was very much geared towards kids and they had all sorts of spare things like a night light and a potty we could borrow at no extra cost. It made life a little easier.
the restaurants were nice and they had so much food choice including a specific area for kids food that was low enough for her to choose and plate up herself (with help!), booster seats at most tables. It helped with her eating to be honest and also she was happy to be and stay at the table for us to have a chance to eat too without too much shift-taking. One of the restaurants you can watch the sunset at dinner, the restaurant staff started to recognise us after a bit and say hello to us which made us feel really welcome, such lovely memories.
It’s so close to the beach that after the first time of lugging a bunch of stuff to have a ‘beach day’ we opted for quick trips for a dip and a play in the sand instead.
The kids disco was brilliant and LO looked forward to it every time, knew most of the songs and dances by the end of the hols and was totally knackered and ready for bed by the time we got to the room.
Each block has its own animal so she knew where we ‘lived’ when we were there and again something she still talks about.
All in all, so glad we went and I have a fellow MNer to thank for discovering it as it was recommend on here.
We’ve had some challenging times in 3 years as first time parents but this holiday was not one! The only change I’d make is making the most of all the luggage allowance and not trying to pack light 😂
I know there are much fancier resorts to go to but this was great value and we had the best time. 10/10 would recommend.