I've stayed at the Windamar Beach Club each year for several years and have been generally pleased with my experiences. The quality of the rooms varies considerably, however, so ask to see your room before committing. My most recent stay involved a monthly rental of a one bedroom apartment with which I was very pleased. The apartment was clean and in good shape. Much of the furniture looked new, the apartment was tastefully decorated, and the kitchen was well equipped.
We particularly enjoy the resident housekeeper and always look forward to her welcoming attitude; we now consider her part of our extended family. She keeps our rooms clean and is quick to respond to special requests. She is very friendly and makes us feel welcomed and valued. She has an endearing personality and adds to our enjoyment of this property.
The hotel was recently sold and rehabilitation is on the horizon. The hotel is expected to stay open during the rehab, however. It was purchased by a group which has recently rebuilt several nearby hotels. I look forward to the results. Like I previously said, the quality of the rooms is uneven and rehab of all of them is welcomed.
The rehab was started during my stay when the landscaping underwent a major renovation. The landscaping is still lush and mature and is one of the outstanding features of this property.
The problems with the Internet that I experienced on a past stay have been resolved and I had no problem with Internet access during my nearly five week stay. The wireless signal was strong and connection was easy. The speed could be improved, however, as it was not fast enough to maintain a quality VOIP telephone call or watch video without stutter.
I recommend this property and look forward to the expected changes. My next stay in Fort Lauderdale will be at this resort.
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4 February 2011
Greetings,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our hotel. As the new owners of Windamar, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! As you mentioned, we have started some renovations to our property's exterior and are excited to begin to tackle the rooms after the season is over. Like you, we feel this property has a lot of charm with a very relaxed setting. We look forward to making all the rooms fresh and up to the standard of all of our hotels in North Beach, Ft. Lauderdale. Be sure to check back on us and preview our new look. After renovations are complete, we will post photos on our new website.
Best Regards!
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