My wife Victoria and I spent our honeymoon here at Pineapple Beach. It is an absolutely great resort. Its quiet and relaxing, just what we wanted. The weather was lovely, it rained every day for about 10 mins then the sun would come out again. The Staff were only too happy to help and were very friendly. The food in all of the restaurants was 10 out of 10 , presentation and taste. The outhouse is a lovely place to spend the afternoon, a couple of beers, whilst taking in the views out to sea. If you want shops, and other tourist attractions then dont go to pineapple beach. It is a place to unwind and relax, although there are lots of watersports and good night time entertainment. The trip up to shirley heights on a Sunday night is well worth a visit, the views down over nelson's dockyard are fantastic. You also get to mix with the local people who all seem very warm and freindly to all the tourists. Overall 10/10 ,it was the best holiday / honeymoon that my wife and I have ever had and would recommend this place to anyone.

The resort is beautiful and well-kept. The climate is fantastic with a beautiful breeze. The place was less than half full during the middle of July, which is the off-season. The rooms are unremarkable and certainly nothing special. It was very easy to relax at this place, but only if you make your own fun and are willing to put aside any need for gracious service. The service was not good at all. Although we were frequently treated politely, the staff seems as though they are going through the motions and are very annoyed, the male bartenders particularly. They wouldn't engage at all - no eye contact, no conversation, and a very distant attitude at best. At the worst, it felt like they were saying, "I hate you, go away." Something is obviously going on at this resort that neither my wife nor I could quite figure out. We met some locals, who were lovely, warm people - so I doubt it's a cultural thing. I suspect that working conditions are bad (either wages or management relations) and that may be the cause. We are not spoiled Americans who demand to be sucked up to, but we have traveled enough to know good service. The 'politeness' the staff showed was clearly disingenuous. I would not go back, as I know there are many places that make it their business to take good care of their guests.

The hotel is definately not a 4 Star Hotel; We have an Ocean Front Honey Moon Room. The room was small, the 19 inch TV hardly worked; no refrigerator, only allowed 1 towel per person - had to argue with maid to get at least 2. Only 1 bar was open the entire time. The 3 restaurants are actually 1 big open space with different table clothes determining which hotel you're in. For breakfast and lunch, you are literally surrounded by birds because they feed the birds right where you eat!! They even allow the birds to eat on the silverwear that you are to fix your food with!!

The people there are not very friendly. They treat you like you're doing them a favor!

I'll admit that The Occidental at Pineapple Beach was not the poshest or most luxurious of resorts but it was really pretty, so serene, very clean and had such a nice energy about it. It was perfectly imperfect. The beach was so inviting, so warm, clear and clean - as was the sand - and not crowded. This is not a party resort (no shopping malls or noisy discos - if that's what you're seeking, you're looking in the wrong place, try Cancun!) but there were just enough people to bond with, play volleyball with, and dance with later at the disco. You won't find a chandeleir or mini bar in your room, but the rooms are spacious enough, clean and private. I felt very safe on the premises.

There was a nice mix of families, couples and singles. I though the workers were endearing. I'll never forget Roz at the snack bar, Mary at the outhouse and a few of the guys who served drinks. I felt the staff was really attentive at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is above mediocre, dinner is better, especially on a night when they are serving Italian food. The drinks - PHENOMENAL!!!

I met so many wonderful people from Italy, Scotland but especially from the U.K. I'm nuts about Brits!!! They're so friendly and so much fun to be around. The entire experience made this vacation so magical for me. The views were stunning, the tourists and the natives so dynamic and the whole experience just took my breath away. I came back home so completely satisfied and happy with my vacation. I wish the same for you.