Two different resorts within 1 mile of each other yet both have a different, distinctive, feel to each.
Ocean Pointe is a series of low rise buildings who's highest floor is the 7th floor. The resort is more spread out and gives off a vibe of a destination resort with 4 different pools, 3 hot tubs, several bar-b-que area's, pathways to walk, porch swings to relax and a Tiki Bar for adult beverages or maybe a quick bite (think bar food).
Oceana Palms has the feel of a luxury boutique hotel with 2 high rise tower on a small footprint. The lowest floor is on the 8th floor with all floors below that assigned as either parking garage or the sales floor on 7. The grounds are not as extensive but are as comfortable and chic as one might expect in a boutique style resort.
Units at Oceana Palms are done in Marriott's newer design. Ocean Pointe has done a marvelous job maintaining their units but, they feel a little old as they're the typical Marriott standard lock-off unit.
We enjoy both resorts. We're in our 50's and travel as a couple without kids. Either resort is fine IMHO. I do enjoy the panoramic views and extra large balcony's offered by Oceana Palms but much prefer to have a center ocean front unit if I can get it. To me that's the only selling point of Oceana Palms over Ocean Pointe but, I believe most on TUG will tell you Oceana Palms is the better choice.
Photo album 2016 Ocean Pointe ocean front 3 bedroom unit
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Photo album 2016 Oceana Palms ocean front corner unit
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Photo album 2014 Oceana Palms ocean front middle unit
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