Jacqueline W.
Yelp
Extremely Disappointed - Will Never Stay at Mystic Dunes or Any Hilton-Owned Property Again.
I had a truly disappointing experience at Mystic Dunes and would absolutely never consider staying at this resort--or any Hilton-owned property--again, let alone invest in a timeshare with them.
I booked and paid in advance for a 4-night stay in a two-bedroom unit, as advertised in the property's promotional photos. Upon arrival, everything seemed fine--until later that evening, when we discovered the air conditioning was completely non-functional. It was 98 degrees outside.
I called the front desk, hoping for a prompt resolution. Instead, the concierge seemed far more focused on pushing a timeshare pitch than actually addressing the fact that our unit was uninhabitable in the sweltering heat!
Eventually, we were moved--but the unit we were placed in was nowhere near the quality or standard of what we had paid for. It was outdated, dark, and clearly hadn't been renovated in decades. When I voiced my concerns, a front desk agent named Renee, who was rude and dismissive, told me there were no comparable units available because of "weekend reservations." This was on a Wednesday--hardly the weekend. She even stated she wasn't going to let us "room hop," as if we were the ones being unreasonable.
The next day, I spoke to a manager named Brian, told me they would refund us for one night as compensation (Oh joy!).
While I appreciated the gesture in theory, the follow-through was nonexistent. He claimed he would email me confirmation of the refund, but that never happened. Now, the third-party booking platform is being given the runaround, and the refund is still unresolved.
In summary: terrible customer service, broken amenities, misleading advertising, and no accountability. Take it from my experience--do not waste your time or money. Hilton has lost my trust completely.