Food & drink prices at Ambre - Adults Only Resort (Sunlife)
Food and beverage costs are a notable pain point, with aggressive upselling on premium add-ons and concerns about basic included wine quality, though some flexibility exists in beverage selection upon request.
Recent pattern consistent: all claims from June 2026 onward, with no significant temporal improvement or decline detected. Concerns about upselling and basic wine quality remain consistent across the most recent reviews (2026-06).
What the reviews tell us
Basic included wines are poor quality, but alternative wines included in all-inclusive are available upon guest request
Add-on premium experiences like lobster nights and premium cocktails are priced excessively
Aggressive upselling of premium add-ons observed—one guest asked about lobster night 8 times during dining
Included lunch offerings are overly simple relative to the stated price
Resort beverage prices are high but align with typical all-inclusive resort expectations
Guests report mixed experiences with F&B value at Ambre. While the resort operates on an all-inclusive model, reviewers consistently flag concerns about pricing reasonableness across multiple categories. The basic included wine is characterized as poor quality, though the hotel does offer alternative included wines if guests proactively request them. Premium add-ons—particularly lobster night experiences and cocktails—are described as excessively priced. One guest reported being asked to purchase the lobster night add-on 8 times during dining service, suggesting aggressive upselling tactics. General lunch offerings are criticized as too simple for the price point. Conversely, one reviewer acknowledged that high beverage costs align with typical resort expectations, indicating some guests contextualize pricing within resort norms. The tension between all-inclusive positioning and persistent premium upsells creates ambiguity around true value.
Tension between all-inclusive model and premium upselling
The resort advertises as all-inclusive, yet reviewers report persistent and aggressive upselling of premium add-ons (lobster nights, cocktails). One UK guest notes the aggressive solicitation (asked 8 times), while another UK guest emphasizes that alternative included wines are available if requested—suggesting the hotel may not proactively communicate what is actually included. This creates a disconnect: either the all-inclusive offerings are genuinely limited and require discovery, or the sales approach overshadows the value already included, leaving guests with a sense of hidden costs or pressure to upgrade.
The evidence
Both sides shown — including dissenting reviewsthe pricing for these add-ons was excessive
de drankjes zijn niet goedkoop, maar dit hadden we wel verwacht
The basic AI wine is not very good
I was given a tasting of several other wines that are included in the AI but these tend to be served in the a la cartes - you just have to ask an they will find you your drink of choice
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