Not that this helps but I stayed here in 1990 when it was the old Atlantic.Back then it was fine and as we stayed there in June the pool area wasnt too cramped.
As I always do,I have visited the hotel on several occasions when staying or visiting in Es Cana and noticed that over the years the hotel did become a little tacky especially when it turned to AI.However I went in last September to see the revamp and was very impreesed with the new hotel,it had a very tasty and contempory feel to it and looked 100% better.One thing that I did notice though was that the pool area was no bigger than it previously was and I would think in high season it would be cramped.Obviously I cant comment on the food or the rooms but you are staying at a very smart place now.