I recently returned from a family stay at this resort. We went over the week between xmas and New Years, which made it insanely busy. Fortunately, the resort proved to be a great choice for a family vacation.
The property itself is very nice. The rooms, grounds, and facilities were very attractive and well maintained. Most impressive is the staff and manner in which the property is operated, especially with max capacity as it was over the busy week we were there. From the pool area, to housekeeping, to the restaurants - all ran very smoothly and professionally.
As others have pointed out, it is more expensive than one would expect from a Marriott. The food in particular was steep. For example, the breakfast buffet (good, not great) was $60 for four of us - and that's with the 2 kids being half price. Again, the service was terrific and you're on vacation, so you roll with it. The restaurant, 3030 Ocean, was excellent and worth trying.
The rooms are nice and adequately appointed. I was not impressed with the sheets - suprising rough for a modern bed.
The Spa is very nice and a good haven away from the kids if you can manage it. There is a charge to use it and the spa services are on the high end. It does have its own pool with limited seating - but very peaceful compared to the main pool scene.
The resort location is also very nice. It sits away from the congested Ft. Lauderdale hotel zone and has an excellent stretch of beach. It is a bit isolated, so one needs to take cabs or rent a car to get anywhere off property.
In sum, if you're looking for a place to go with kids - you will be happy with this choice. Romance seeking couples or older people seeking relaxation should probably look elsewhere.








