We live about an hour from this hotel, and planned a visit to go to it after driving past it on the freeway. Even from the road, the hotel looks exciting to kids because of a big red water slide that runs out the wall of the hotel, snakes around, and goes back inside. When my 12 year old wanted to go here for a birthday party, it seemed like the perfect occasion to visit. We reserved 2 adjoining rooms, with 4 little girls in one, and the rest of our family in the other. We ended up having items stolen by a housekeeper at checkout, and likely won't return. I just can't stand theft.
We checked out on a Saturday morning. These cute little girls accidentally left an iPhone charger plugged into an outlet, and a beloved stuffed animal under the covers of the bed. Since we all live an hour way, and didn't discover it until we reached home, I called the front desk immediately to alert them to the items left behind. A very unhelpful front desk clerk refused to go seek out the housekeeper who cleaned the room, and instead told us to call back later. We did. Again. And again. After 3 calls to the hotel on Saturday, we were finally told that the housekeeper had gone home, and the items weren't turned in. Call back tomorrow.
We did. 3 times again. Still, no items were found on their "lost and found" shelves, and the front desk clerk refused to check with the housekeeper. Finally, my husband drove down to the hotel on Monday. It was within 48 hours of check out. We were told that no items were turned in, and they were likely "lost". I can read between the lines...the housekeeper found the items, either threw them away or kept them. I assume she kept them.
A manager gave a weak apology during the Monday visit. I have worked at a hotel in the past, and thievery wasn't tolerated in that hotel. Evidently it is, at this one. If you choose to stay here, I recommend either locking your belongings up (although rooms don't have safes), carrying them with you, or staying somewhere different with honest staff. All of this left a black cloud over the party. We're sorry we went. I know we should have searched under covers more thoroughly, but we had no idea something like a purple cat stuffed animal wouldn't be returned.
I will update this review if anything is ever done to rectify the situation, which I'm not holding my breath about. The manager left us with a promise to call if the items were found, and so far, we've heard nothing.