Although the staff involved with daily activities around the resort were excellent, the staff at the front desk were less than helpful. At times, it seemed as though basic questions annoyed them. They were quick to send you to another staff member or ask you to come back at another time.
The service around the pool was quick when Victor was working. Other employees were not as quick, but present.
The lights in the public restrooms turn off within seconds so plan to do your business quickly. While discussing lights, there is a sensor light in the room which activates at the slightest move. If you are a light sleeper and sharing a room with someone else, get ready to be woken with each movement.
There is no place on the resort to purchase basic items so be sure to bring everything you need if you do not expect to leave the property. There is a sign posted which reads that a doctor is available 24 hours. This is not true. When we went to the doctor to get a basic antacid, we found a couple who had been waiting for the doctor. They had been told by the front desk that the doctor was called and was twenty minutes away.
The gym is clean, but the machines are positioned in direct sunlight with no shades on the window to block the UV rays. So, if you like to sunbath and workout at the sand time, this is a good thing for you. I for one do not.
Overall, Hotel RIU Palace Macao is nice, but there are a few things which need improvement.