If being beach front is what you want, this is a good location. We especially enjoyed the heated pool, hot tubs and fire pit. very nice and relaxing. The property itself shows its age, despite a recent renovation. The workmanship was shoddy at best, for example--dishwasher not properly installed and wouldn't shut without force, tub water spout sticks out from tile half an inch, curtains don't quite cover the length of the windows. The bathrooms are very spacious and beds very comfortable. The living room furniture is cute, but hard as a rock! The property also boasts many activities including shuffleboard, bean bag game, huge chess board, foosball (broken), coin operated boats (out of order), pool table (incomplete set of balls and set on an angle so all the balls roll downhill). We rented bikes for the week and had a great time pedaling all over the place. There is no restaurant on this property.

With the great location, this place could be fantastic with just a little attention to detail. For the price, one of the other Marriott properties on the island may be better choices.

We had a two bedroom oceanside unit, 4th floor, corner unit. Recently renovated, it belied its 30-plus year age. Tastefully decorated, beautiful bathrooms and kitchen. Superb sunrises!!!! Unit was spacious and well equipped if you plan on cooking while staying there. Was surprised that we had daily maid service on an extended stay (Usually it's only midweek unless requested and paid extra for, but here it was included in the price). Very well groomed grounds. Sits directly on the beach, and oceanfront units aren't that much more expensive and are worth the extra tariff. Biggest complaint is SEVERE lack of parking; they have 112 units with 100 spaces and they will allow 2 guest vehicles per unit......do the math because nobody at Marriott did. We went off-season and the parking was terrible. New couches look good but are like sitting on wooden planks, the remaining furniture is attractive and functional. Its a drive to most restaurants, but CQ's in Sea Pines is close and fantastic! If you like walking the beach or playing golf, this is the place. Would highly recommend.

My parents have owned a time-share unit at Monarch for over 28 years and I can say nothing but good things about this resort. Over the course of their ownership, I have seen the property completely renovated several times, and the most recent updating just took place this winter. I can't wait to go in May and see our newly renovated unit. In general, the entire place is extremely well-maintained, the staff is very friendly and helpful and the location is gorgeous. Whether you are looking for a time-share or just a vacation stay, you should definitely check out Monarch at Sea Pines. Marriott manages this property very well.

However, we the first to stay in a room that was recently renuvated and we had numerous issues.
The staff was very attentive and really jumped through hoops to rectify ALL issues with a sincere and caring demeanor.
The GM Birgit Koellner-Gozlan was personally involved and became our didicated "Go to" for the rest of our stay. Hopefully, when we come back next year for New Year's ALL of the bugs will be worked out.