- 2 out of 5
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- Reviews
No, no, no absolutely not
- May 29, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This was not a good hotel.
They first put us in a room where the mirror was busted and taped back together. That wasn't even the scary part. The scary part was that the lock had been busted off the door. I asked to be moved. They said they weren't sure if they could move us, but were finally able to.
The new room was not that much better, since our previous room was oceanside and this one now had a view of the parking lot. The electronic lock on that door was broken, so every time we would leave the room, we would get locked out. One night we got locked out around midnight. I asked the manager on duty for a new key. He was a complete jerk to us. He kept asking me if someone was in the room that could let us in. I told him that there was not. He was completely rude. He finally came up to let us into the room and couldn't open the door either. He finally had to find someone to come and work on the lock.
That guy was a real charmer, too. Once he let us into the room, he suggested that we go ahead and feel free to change our clothes in front of him.
The parking was NOT free, as it says on their website. It is $5 for valet, every time you leave, you get to pay again. I complained to the front desk, who told me I could pay $7 for my entire stay and could park across the street. The elevators were so tiny and the entire hotel smelled of urine. I wouldn't stay here if they paid me.
Please AVOID at all costs.
Jimmy Buffet kind of Place!
- March 4, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed there in June 2008, Sept. 2008, and have already booked for June 2009. Our first trip, they made a mistake on our room, and quickly upgraded us to a wonderful suite with a beautiful city view without question. The staff at the Tiki bar, for the most part, were very friendly. Food at the cafe was tasteful and resonable. The atmosphere was that of just enjoying the beautiful beach, hang out, and mingle with the locals who frequent the Tiki bar.
My second trip, again they gave me a smaller room that what I expected, and they immediately changed it to a suite with an ocean view (same rate). The bed in that room wasn't fantastic, but it was tolerable. The front office was helpful. The staff was not 100% friendly, there was maybe one guy who was borderline rude/distant, but that was quickly corrected once I mentioned it to another staff member. Its a beautiful, old hotel; and yes there are some things that need attention, but in talking to staff, they are things that are being worked on. The location is ideal. The pool area is huge and clean. Drinks aren't any more expensive than any other "vacation beach property". My friends and I have traveled to New York, Chicago, San Diego, Mexico, Vegas, Orleans and this hotel rates "up there". The owner hangs around in jeans & t-shirt, very nice and friendly. Wants to know how you're enjoying the property, and its just a comfortable place. Its not pretentious, its laid back, and that is what we were looking for. 2 priorities for us was a hotel right on the beach, and the largest Tiki bar. You've got both at the Ocean Manor.
Loved it!!
- February 17, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We stayed here at the end of October and after reading some reviews I was a little nervous but when we got there we were pleasantly surprised, we got upgraded to a one bedroom suite and the room was beautiful and clean, it was a city view balcony, but we enjoyed that view because it overloooked the water way. We had no problems with our room and the staff was very nice. It seems they are doing renovations and that didnt bother us at all, they are just trying to make the hotel nice. We loved the Tiki Bar it was very fun, you could eat and drink there. the drinks were a little bit expensive but what do you expect when you go to a vacation spot. Over all we loved it and plan on coming back this year for our next vacation.
STAY AWAY!!!!!!!
- February 5, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I travel almost every week and t a very large degree, give people the benefit of the doubt. I have NEVER wrote a review before. In this case however, I felt compelled to warn travelers. The hotel is old, dirty, loud and the people are rude. Wait until you meet X. To be specific, the bathroom looked like it was redone in the 60's. My sink faucet didn't work. This was when I first checked in. They said someone would be right up the next morning. Nothing. I had to call down again. The front desk is famous for cutting you off and saying they will call someone. Then they must go back to reading the paper. I could here the guy inthe next room snoring all night. Thank goodness they started pounding and sawing at 9:00 in the morning ALL DAY. At least that stopped the snoring guy.
The maid came to do the room after 3:00. I asked if they could have her come sooner and they said she was on her way. She must have been coming by covered wagon because it took her another 90 minutes to show up. The front desk will tell you anything to get you off the phone. BTW, she hardly cleaned the room. Plastic cups were still there, no extra toilet papaer, tissues we not supplied. UGHHHHHHHHHHHH STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!.
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE...GROSS!
- December 14, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Awful, awful, awful. Multiple bugs coming out of cabinets in the bathroom. Bed sheets were dirty (I layered up clothing to sleep in them so my skin wouldn't touch). Floor was dirty. It was just gross (and I am not usually picky about where I stay). The positive fact of it being on the beach is outweighed by the negative fact that you are only allowed on their part of the beach if you rent a chair (no towels or personal chairs allowed). I absolutely would not stay here again. Very inconvenient in regards to having restaurants nearby. Luggage hold was not secure (they just had us stick our luggage in the back room...very unprofessional). Thank God we were only booked here for 1 night.