Live Aqua is a gorgeous property. The number of pools and access to a quiet beach were amazing. The staff is kind, friendly, accommodating, and professional. (Especially Adrian and Cristal, the bartenders in the lobby, and Darlin, the cocktail server.)
Overall, the food is good but not great. However, each restaurant serves some outstanding dishes. It took a little trial and error, but we soon learned the go-to options. Look for the local, fresh dishes.
Our favorite restaurants were Miraflores (Latin, fresh seafood) and Huzur (Mediterranean), both of which are located near the main pool and beach. Each has outside seating, so you can soak in the sea breeze and beach views. (Lunch only for both.)
Liberi, the breakfast spot, was outstanding. It offers a huge variety of options that cater to folks from all over the world. Fresh omelets and local foods were my faves.
Areas for Improvement:
1) Do not put guests in "garden view" rooms that face a construction site. I get it; it stinks for this hotel when a new hotel is going up right next door. We asked to change rooms and were accommodated. The right thing to do would be (a) not use those rooms until construction is done or (b) be upfront about the situation and offer a steep discount.
2) Offer more chairs with shade for the beach and main pool. There's plenty of space to build more palapas for the beach and in-ground umbrellas for the pool. Folks felt rushed to "claim" their spots early in the morning or be left out.