Editor Pick
Fairfield Westwind
- September 15, 2006
- Rated 3 of 5 by
elusivone from Carrollton, Texas
My parents are actually part of the Fairfield program so I don't know how much it costs to stay here. However, the 2 bedroom/2 bath suite was pleasant enough for a nice weekend getaway with the family. Though there were 7 of us in total - 4 adults, 1 teenager, and 2 under 10, we were decently comforatble. The kitchen is a godsend.
The unit we had on the 12th floor was remarkably similar to the one we stayed in last year at Disney World (decor and amenities both) and so I was a little disappointed that there was nothing special about the location.
The sofa bed was not great - for kids works fine - it was thin, soft (so you could feel the support bar mid-back), and it angled so you rolled to the head and center. The carpeting a bit worn; in the door to the 'spare' room was a permanent wet spot that was icky to keep stepping on once I realized it wasn't from our beach going. The washer/dryer was far too small to handle the towels; the dryer had a tough time even with only 2 items in it. (And you have to do your own linens unless you pay extra.)
We were in the "back" building - which is really the first building so slightly older. The pool on that side (indoor and outdoor both) left a stink on us that kept us from returning. There was a notice that if we got any of the "black stuff" on us not to worry and if we couldn't wash it off to visit the tanning salon/spa where they could do it for us. Thankfully we didn't use the pool but once and never had to worry at all about the black stuff.
The back/original buidling doesn't have a pedestrian crossing to the newer building or beach. Instead everyone must pass through the parking garages while carrying their beach goodies, wearing flip flops, and toting young children. There's no light or stop sign to cross Ocean Blvd, so be careful.
The new building has a nicer pool area and a small lazy-river. However, "lazy" is not the right word for it; the current is very fast, though the kids (and myself) had a nice time the two times we used it.
There is supposedly wireless access available from an outside provider for something like $29/week. The first day we were told after trying to access it that there was a problem with the area we were in and that they'd open a ticket. By the time we saw a signal, it was time to go home (3 days later).
I know I sound negative, however it was a nice decent place to stay for simple beach vacation. I was not disappointed, just really surprised at the lack of pedestrian crossing and a not-so-hot pool and fitness room. Maybe once the third and final building is complete they'll renovate the only 3-year-old original.
From journal Labor Day Family Weekend - Myrtle Beach