Just returned from Sun Village Resort
I was astonished at the scope of the resort--however the new part isn't finished yet. It may well be done by the time you are thinking of going, but even if it isn't the existing Ocean Palms Resort features very good food, almost brand new beach club with huge double pool near the ocean and another quiet pool further up near the rooms. Then there is a festive, fun-filled pool as well.
A private Thai restaurant and a private Dominican restaurant provide an alternative to the all-inclusive buffet restaurant down on the beach--all you have to do is make a reservation. It is part of the all-inclusive package.
The Sun Village part will (no exaggeration) take your breath away. So even if the multiple restaurants and linked, cascading pools are not fully open to the public, the theater up there is. So there is entertainment at night.
Frankly, this resort looks like a home run. But it you get there and the whole thing is open, you will be thrilled. Keep in mind that any property anywhere in the world has glitches when it first opens, so bring a bit of patience and a smile and you will be glad you selected this place.
For contrast, I went to Playa Dorada and looked around extensively. Playa Dorada is down on its heels, as the saying goes. Some of the properties like Rumba Heavens were simply closed.
Sun Village/Ocean Palms is a great choice.