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Exotic and Fun!
- May 15, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
ct888 from Kersey, Pennsylvania
This hotel looks like any other hotel on the outside as you drive along the highway and pull into the parking lot. There is a playground and pool out front. The lobby is small and cozy and there is a big bowl of fresh fruit available for the guests. As you walk through the short hallway you come to a set of glass doors that open and you enter and exotic paradise. You would think you have enter a jungle, trees and plants, bridges that take you over ponds of koi, an array of parrots squawking it can be described as nothing less that amazing. After you catch your breath you notice the tiki bar to your left as well as another small play area for kids and off to your right is the fenced in indoor pool and two hot tub areas and after venturing into that area you'll also find a sauna. Once you enjoy all the beauty in this area you walk up the ramp area to the elevator and complimentary coffee and tea area as well as vending machines. The first thing you'll notice about the elevator once you get in is the glass walls that allow you to view the aviary area as you glide up to your room floor. On second floor above the indoor pool you'll notice yet another area filled with toys for children to play. In the basement you'll find a game room filled with arcade games galore and pool table, a fitness center and tanning area. This hotel seems to have something for everyone! Our room was an oceanfront room, but you can opt for a aviary view room as well. The oceanfront room was stunning, it was more like a suite with a kitchen area complete with stove and dishwasher, as you make your way to the sliding glass door and walk out onto your balcony complete with a small table and chairs you get the most breath taking view of the ocean.
From journal Easter/Birthday Weekend At The Ocean
Nice Parrots, Bad Hotel, Worst Management
- March 11, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We have stayed here for years because we love the parrots. But the last couple of years have been bad. Always something we would normally use at the hotel was not working but we stayed every winter. This stay during March of 2009 the pool was cold, both of the Saunas did not work, one of the hot tub was broken and empty, the other did not work and the water was cold even the hotels only ice machine was empty and out of order. We called two hours before arriving and booked a room at a higher rate than was online. The person that booked stay was not helpful and we were asked by that person if we wanted a king or 2 doubles we requested a king and they said it was available. Of course we lugged our luggage up to 3rd floor to the room they gave that had 2 double beds. We still like the parrots but suggest taking the parrots out of the cages and putting the manager and owner in their place. It is criminal the way this place is run.
WARNING!
- September 24, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
First the good parts: Balcony w/ ocean view was nice. Private beach was nice also.Staff was nice.
but thats it. Hotel is very dated and old. Needs repairs and maintance. The carpets thru out hotel are musty and old. Pools & jacuzzis inside were dirty, I mean real dirty. The little atruim resturnat was terrible! The hotel was a good price, however you get what you pay for here- I was actually very surprised how dirty this place was for a quality inn. It needs a deep clean and sanitation. They advertise it to be a tropical retreat- trust me its far from a tropical retreat. There are 100's of choices in oc maryland- keep looking!!
Great time at Ocean City, hotel, so, so..
- September 6, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We had a great time in Ocean City, because we were determined to do so. We called ahead to find out if could check before the 3PM registration and were told to feel free to stop by, but when we arrived a little before 1PM, we were advised that our room would not be ready, and that they'd call us when it was. Once we were actually able to check in the front desk were very pleasant and the cleaning staff very accomodating. We didn't spend much time in the hotel, as the food & the service was awful, the food handlers wore no gloves so we decided to eat elsewhere despite the fact that we were given several discount coupons to use at the restaurant throughout our stay. The indoor pool and outdoor kiddie pool were dirty. The hotel has no beach chairs available free or for rent, although towels are plentiful and always available at the lobby. Our room was on the second floor with no elevator, which made it a little tough to walk up with our baby's things, it did however, have two balconies: one overlooking the indoor pool (chlorine smell was overwhelming though) and the other facing the outdoor pool and parking lot which are both on the opposite side of the beach. The hotel has three stories, and there are elevators only for the rooms with direct oceanfront view. Our room was pleasantly large and relatively clean, but the carpet was the worst I've seen in any hotel, my daughter walked around on it with white socks for less than 20 minutes and we had to change her socks! We did had a great night's sleep as the beds & pillows were very comfortable.
Fabulous!
- July 14, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel was in a great location. You could easily walk out the back door onto miles of beautiful oceanfront. Plus, traveling to the boardwalk was easy via bus or car. My husband and I enjoyed using both the indoor and outdoor pools, as well as walking around the atrium to view all the parrot "residents". For a romantic getaway to taking your family on vacation, this hotel was well worth the money.