During the initial check-in process, there were challenges regarding the requested adjoining rooms at the pool/beach villas. Despite prior confirmation with the hotel and Expedia to ensure adjoining or at least side-by-side rooms, the accommodation for such arrangements was unavailable at the time of check-in, resulting in separate rooms. After a lengthy check-in process of approximately 2 hours, which negated the purpose of an early arrival, I approached the front desk later in the evening, around 8-9pm. Subsequently, a courteous and helpful staff member facilitated the allocation of adjacent villa rooms, and an additional accommodation. Overall, the front desk staff demonstrated amiability and professionalism, despite the initial reservation challenges.