I just got back from staying at the Marriott Ocean Pointe and plan on blogging about my stay. This is the first of several blogs about
Marriott Ocean Pointe, in this one I cover the basics:
Location: Situated along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean: Marriott's Ocean Pointe located on Singer Island, is only 15 miles from the West Palm Beach International Airport. The glitz of Palm Beach is close by, as well as world-class golf, shops and spas.
Amenities: Marriott Ocean Pointe is a Marriott Time Share Resort. Ocean Pointe offers four pools, multiple jacuzzi's and a kiddie pool. The resort also offers tennis courts, health club, a playground, outdoor bar and grill, convenience store and deli (they serve Starbucks), Edy's ice cream, and Pizza Hut. Click on this link to check out a map of the Marriott Ocean Pointe and facts about the resort.
Rooms: This resort offers the following room combinations: efficiency (aka lock-off), one bedroom/one bath, two bedroom/two bath and 3 bedroom 2 bath accommodations. All have living/dining rooms and full kitchens except for the effeciency. The one bedroom has a maximum occupancy of two occupants included in rate with one additional occupant for an extra charge. The two bedroom has a maximum occupancy of four occupants included in rate with two additional occupants allowed for an extra charge.
Room amenities include washers, dryers, iron and ironing boards, kitchens, dishes and utensils, and hairdryers. Jacuzzis and grills are available. One, two, and three-bedroom villas include a whirlpool spa, a fully
equipped kitchen, and a washer/dryer. Lock-off rooms have microwaves
and small refrigerators, with a king-sized bed and a sofa-sleeper. Sleeping capacity for the rooms is as follows: efficiency 2 private, 4 maximum, 1 bedroom 4 private and 4 maximum, 2 bedroom sleeps 6 private, 8 maximum, 3 bedroom sleeps 8 private and 10 maximum.
Internet access: all rooms have Free wifi internet access, I couldn't find this anywhere on any of the Marriott sites and had to call to confirm. Then I freaked when I got to the room as there was no information on the service, called the front desk and they confirmed. If you bring a laptop just boot up and open up a browser and it will bring up a connect page. Speed was decent, slow during peak usage times. They do offer a cyber cafe on-site but its very expensive, they charge by the minute. So if you need to check emails or do some work, bring your laptop.
Things to do: Golf, tennis, boating, diving, snorkeling, and world-class fishing are all nearby, as are premium retail shops on Palm Beach's legendary Worth Avenue. There are also a couple of decent zoos nearby, and a large water park.
Some more details on what you get:
* Air Conditioning (In Room)
* Newspaper (Free)
* Refrigerator
* Iron
* Telephone
* Television (Cable/Satellite)
* Microwave Oven
**** Daily Maid Service note timeshare owners/renters do not get this, its offered as a pay service
* Safe (In Room)
* Coffee Maker
* Telephone (Voicemail)
* Built in 1998
* 5 Main Bldgs, # of floors - 7
* Free Parking, underground parking and outdoor
* Wheel Chair Access, this includes beach access in special wheelchairs
* Business Center
* Dry Cleaning
Check out my personal 3 part review of the Marriott Ocean Pointe: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I also plan on blogging about tips on finding great deals on timeshare rentals, and a timeshare rental vs buying comparison. Check out this link to find great deals on rentals at Marriott Ocean Pointe. You can literally find rentals for half the price that Marriott charges for the exact same units.
Matt
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