"How did it strike you on arrival?Palm tree-lined gardens give way to a modern-looking country club-hotel hybrid. There’s an understated, quiet grandiosity to the sleek pyramid-shaped roofs and muted colors.
What’s the crowd like?The crowd's a mix of golf-casual and marina-chic, simultaneously dressed down and buttoned up—it's amazing what a bit of Ralph Lauren can do.
The good stuff: Tell us about your room.My Tennis View Queen had, unsurprisingly, views of the tennis facility, but with plenty of lush greenery to offset any dullness. The teal and cream color scheme was beachy and calming, with a hit of bright, floral curtains for charm, and the comfortable linens and mattresses lived up to the high standards of the rest of the hotel.
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?There wasn’t much that was surprising, though a complimentary shoe-shining and pant-pressing service was a nice touch. Presumably, it's a feature often used by the well-heeled folk who stay here.
Important question: What's the food situation like?There are half a dozen or so dining options in and around the larger resort area that the hotel is part of. Links, An American Grill is a good spot to hit after you play 18.
And the staff? Friendly and accommodating, or something to be desired?Maybe it's too easy to think kindly the check-in staff—they are offering you a glass of champagne on arrival, after all—but the welcome was genuinely warm and professional.
Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The resort's three world-class golf courses are one of the main reasons for staying here, and fans of the links will find themselves extremely well-cared for.
Bottom line: worth it, and why?The hotel is plenty nice, and being part of a larger resort means that the choice of amenities alone should keep it high on any visitor’s list." - Paul Oswell
