I stayed here in late July with my 9-year-old son and his friend. We had been planning a trip to the area for a show in Hampton and a visit to Busch Gardens. I had reservations at a different hotel when a Groupon came up for this property. For the price, it was a good value. Of course, we arrived an hour before check-in time and we were told we could not check in early. I find it hard to believe our unit was not ready and after a 5 hour drive, we just wanted to change and try and get to the beach which was 45 minutes away. A minor annoyance, but as a veteran of the hospitality industry, I just expect a little bit of effort to be made to accommodate guests.
The one-bedroom room we were given was perfect for the three of us. It was comfortable and very clean. The only real disappointment with the room was that the jacuzzi tub was not in working order.
The pool area was okay. The pool itself was way too small for the number of units. I found that the water was bathtub temperature due to the hot, humid days of late July. This is not a refreshing way to spend an afternoon! There were a few activities- and although the staff tried, they were ill equipped to handle the number of children who were present for the event. They did have a nice little grill area set up and sold reasonably priced burgers and snacks, but again, the area was not set up for the number of guests and the wait for these items was often very long.
When I checked out, I asked if there were any additional charges since I knew we had purchased items by the pool and they did not take cash. I was told no- which was a surprise. The following week, I found charges for these items on the credit card I had left on file. Honestly, I expected these charges and was not really upset about them. I was annoyed that when I asked if there were charges I was told no and never received or reviewed an itemized receipt. As I work hard to afford the few short trips we take each year, I am interested in seeing exactly what my money bought. This seems unorganized at best and dishonest at worst.
If we return to the area, we will likely try the original hotel we booked. While this was a nice place, and if we got the same kind of deal would be worth another try, it did not bowl me over with its amenities and property. The staff is nice enough, but I don't think they are given the tools they need to develop the property as a "resort".
Room Tip: Wall are thin! The corner units on high floors are your best bets.
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