Embassy Suites Hotel Mandalay Beach Resort - Oxnard
- 3 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 13
- Reviews
Hidden Costs and Dirty Room
- May 31, 2009
- Rated 2 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We book a suite for 4 adults through travel website. I indicated in my travel website search that I would have 4 adults and I assumed that the price that was charged was for 4 adults. When we arrived at the hotel, we were charged an additional $41 per adult on top of the amount travel website charged. We also had to pay for self parking. It was $15.00.
When I arrived at the room, I thought that the cleaning job seemed below average. I noticed black fuzz in the sink, spots on the cup, missing shampoo bottles. However, the beds were nicely made as though the room had been cleaned. Then, after sleeping on the linens, I notice shopping bags in the closet and someone elses food in the fridge. The front desk clerk said, "Ok, I will check in to it." No credit was offered. No apology. After throwing a fit, I was only given a $15.00 parking credit! If you stay at this hotel, do a full room check. It is not an upscale resort! On a positive note, the restaurant staff was terrific. They were great with the children. The menu was kid friendly.
BEACH GET AWAY
- April 30, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel was right on the beach, needs some updating. The lobby and pool were lovely. Did not eat there, couldn't comment of food. The managers cocktail hour was a bit of a joke, but the breakfast was nice.
Will stay again
- January 28, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Yes the rooms look a little older (I stayed in Bldg 2 and my co-worker in Bldg 8) but the rooms are clean, large, very comfortable and have a bedroom and two bathrooms. The balcony was perfect and I was able to work out there. The staff was very friendly and helpful and lots of friendly people at the managers reception (drinks, chips, crackers and veggies). You're right on the ocean and a paved trail goes long the property. Parking is underground so you're close to your room and don't hear it.
Moldy rooms and Birds on your table
- September 23, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I stayed for one night in a ground floor room(s). I first checked into a room (about midnight) that smelled very moldy and had bugs. I asked for different room and was moved to a 2nd room that smelled worse but appeared clean. During the night I found the reason for the moldiness was a wet floor. Had been wet for some time as my stocking was green.
When I spoke with the front desk manager in the morning she told me that I should have said something during the night (at 2:00am?). She told me that it was the smell of an ocean side hotel. The manager refused to visit the room with me. I had the distinct impression that they were aware of the problem. They deducted only $50 even after being shown the Embassy Suites 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Then during lunch with guests we had birds flying around our table with feathers on the tablecloth - this is an indoor restaurant. I excused myself to speak to the staff about it and the seemed to think it a joke. When I returned my guests were ready to leave and told me not to sit down as one of the birds had pooped on my chair.
Not only was it a dirty experience but the lack of respect and concern by both the front desk and restaurant was appalling.
Liked it
- August 4, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We've stayed here twice, once in June of 2008 and then in July 2008. We came back from the first time because when we checked in exactly at check in time (4:00 p.m.) it appeared that our room wasn't ready. Instead of having us wait, we were upgraded to one of the presidential suites. Now that was a nice room. If you can afford to go this way, try it once. The other time we stayed in an ocean view room. It was an definitely an ocean view (Bldg 7 second floor) with sunset an all, but having stayed in one of the presidential suites, it was a bit of a let down (approx. 1400 sq ft vs. 450 sq ft?). Both were clean, but keep in mind the hotel is right on the beach. The restaurant, Capistrano's, has great food and a nice dinner buffet. At about $25 per plate bring your appetite. For something to do there is a bike rental place right on the hotel grounds. Although we didn't go into the pool, it appeared clean and well maintained.