Lagoon Tower Penthouse

[cathydimi]

I have a 3 bedroom penthouse reserved with the 2.5 baths. Can you tell me if it will have the wraparound porch?

 

[Great3]

I have a 3 bedroom penthouse reserved with the 2.5 baths. Can you tell me if it will have the wraparound porch?

It does if you get 2466 or 2467 oceanfront units, however all 3 bedroom units are assigned and not guarantee. There are other 3 bedrooms units that don’t wrap around.

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[alwysonvac]

I have a 3 bedroom penthouse reserved with the 2.5 baths. Can you tell me if it will have the wraparound porch?

There’s only one three bedroom with 2.5 bath and it’s the corner oceanfront on the diamond head side.

Lagoon Tower 3 bedroom lock off

Anyone have pictures of a lockoff 3 bedroom? Curious if it is a 2 bedroom ocean view with a lock off 3rd bedroom or 2 bedroom ocean front with a lock off. I am also assuming no floor to ceiling window which is a huge bummer compared to the dedicated 3 bedroom units.

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[Great3]

There’s only one three bedroom with 2.5 bath and it’s the corner oceanfront on the diamond head side.

Lagoon Tower 3 bedroom lock off

Anyone have pictures of a lockoff 3 bedroom? Curious if it is a 2 bedroom ocean view with a lock off 3rd bedroom or 2 bedroom ocean front with a lock off. I am also assuming no floor to ceiling window which is a huge bummer compared to the dedicated 3 bedroom units.

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Right, it’s unit 2466, but getting that exact unit isn’t guarantee. Having said that, the chances are actually pretty good that you will get that unit assigned since that the unit code booked.

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[cathydimi]

Thank you for your responses. I actually own in California. Can I request a wrap around? If so, how far in advance? I realize nothing is guaranteed.

 

[dayooper]

Thank you for your responses. I actually own in California. Can I request a wrap around? If so, how far in advance? I realize nothing is guaranteed.

I‘m not sure about Lagoon Tower, but I usually call about 2 weeks in advance directly to the front desk of the resort.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

We stayed in a 3 bdrm wraparound on the backside of Lagoon via an RCI trade. The views were incredible. You can see DiamondHead and Ala Moana from those wraparound decks.

The downside of this unit is that the master bedroom sits right next to the elevator motors and is noisy. I would not stay in that unit again.

 

[bnoble]

I've also been in that unit. I'd be willing to put up with the elevator noise for another crack at it.

 

[GT75]

I have stayed in 2470/71 (on the other side of that elevation). I will never stay in that room again.

 

[GT75]

Can I request a wrap around?

I assume that you have looked at the information on the Sticky - Link

 

[cathydimi]

I assume that you have looked at the information on the Sticky - Link

I did look at that information. Thank You.

 

[Tamaradarann]

I have stayed in 2470/71 (on the other side of that elevation). I will never stay in that room again.

I don't know about 2470 since we have never stayed there, but we stayed in the Studio 2471 for a week one time and wouldn't stay in that room again. While it is great that you have a Lanai which the other _ _ 71 Studio units don't have, it is even more of a sub sized studio than the other _ _ 71 Studios.

While the Lanai has a nice size table to eat on when the weather is nice, if it was rainy and/or windy you wouldn't be able to eat in the Timeshare. The dining table in the unit was a tiny 18" round table. Luckily we had great weather that week so we ate all our at home meals on the Lanai.

Another issue was the room around the bed. They put a King Bed in a space that should only have a Queen Bed. So only one night table could fit.

We pack heavy since we usually stay for months. We did not have enough floor space to open all of our luggage all at once like we always do. We could only open one piece at a time and then stand that one up and open another piece.

 

[alwysonvac]

Right, it’s unit 2466, but getting that exact unit isn’t guarantee. Having said that, the chances are actually pretty good that you will get that unit assigned since that the unit code booked.

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Yes, I guess I could see a Lagoon Tower owner especially a three bedroom penthouse owner getting priority room preference at their home resort.

 

[Tamaradarann]

Yes, I guess I could see a Lagoon Tower owner especially a three bedroom penthouse owner getting priority room preference at their home resort.

In 2018 we reserved a Penthouse Unit when our Daughter, Son-in Law, and Grandchildren came for 10 days including Easter Break we thought we had an Ocean Front 3 BR Penthouse with 2.5 Baths. We couldn't believe we were able to reserve a Penthouse Unit for 10 days during that time frame. However, when we talked to the front desk staff that we knew they said that the Penthouse Units are assigned by the Front Desk Management on a week by week basis and they didn't know what unit we would get. We got the unit that is right over the front entrance which had excellent Diamond Head and Mountain Views as well as an Ocean view. The Luau was Performing at that time and the Grandkids got a kick out of looking down and seeing it from the Lanai.

Everyone was extremely happy having so much space in the bedrooms and the common areas and the fantastic views. Many times we have vacationed with the same group in a 2 BR unit since the resort didn't have 3 BR units and we are cramped and Papa and I stay on the pull out couch since we rise at 5AM for Coffee and Breakfast and the rest sleep later.

 

[alwysonvac]

In 2018 we reserved a Penthouse Unit when our Daughter, Son-in Law, and Grandchildren came for 10 days including Easter Break we thought we had an Ocean Front 3 BR Penthouse with 2.5 Baths. We couldn't believe we were able to reserve a Penthouse Unit for 10 days during that time frame. However, when we talked to the front desk staff that we knew they said that the Penthouse Units are assigned by the Front Desk Management on a week by week basis and they didn't know what unit we would get. We got the unit that is right over the front entrance which had excellent Diamond Head and Mountain Views as well as an Ocean view. The Luau was Performing at that time and the Grandkids got a kick out of looking down and seeing it from the Lanai.

Everyone was extremely happy having so much space in the bedrooms and the common areas and the fantastic views. Many times we have vacationed with the same group in a 2 BR unit since the resort didn't have 3 BR units and we are cramped and Papa and I stay on the pull out couch since we rise at 5AM for Coffee and Breakfast and the rest sleep later.

Thanks for confirming.
I remember you mentioning the 2.5 bath penthouse reservation in 2016. For future reference, I’ve also added your post to the linked thread mentioned earlier.

 

[Tamaradarann]

Thanks for confirming.
I remember you mentioning the 2.5 bath penthouse reservation in 2016. For future reference, I’ve also added your post to the linked thread mentioned earlier.

Good memory. It was better than mine. If you say I mentioned it in 2016 perhaps they came in April 2017 not 2018. I didn't look it up before I posted and time does go by faster as you get older!

 

[Tamaradarann]

Good memory. It was better than mine. If you say I mentioned it in 2016 perhaps they came in April 2017 not 2018. I didn't look it up before I posted and time does go by faster as you get older!

I just thought about forgetting which year 2017 or 2018 that the family came to Hawaii and we stayed in the 3BR Lagoon Penthouse. It is easy to forget what year we travelled where or who we travelled with when, however, I don't think we will forget what we did during the period from April- December 2020. NOTHING!!

 

[Great3]

Thank you for your responses. I actually own in California. Can I request a wrap around? If so, how far in advance? I realize nothing is guaranteed.

You can, call the front desk of the resort about 2-3 weeks before the check-in. They are more apt to note down your request, if you say you realize it's only a request and if you get it, great, if not, you understand it's only a request. I find if you just make the request only, they will tell you it's assigned and you probably won't get it to lower your expectations. If you start by saying you know you aren't guarantee to get your request, it seems like the front is more willing to take it down. Just my two cents. Good Luck to you!!!

I have booked that same 3 bedroom penthouse / 2.5 bath units twice for a week, and gotten Unit 2466 both times.

I think it also helps if you book the stay starting on a Sat, the most active check-in / check-out day of the week. If you book the stay starting any other day, there may only be one 3-bedroom penthouse unit that checked out that day, and that's the unit you are going to get no matter what you request. If someone is holding that Unit 2466 for say 10 days starting on a Sat. before you check in, than you will be out of luck. So, it's not just about a Lagoon Tower owner getting priority preference, a lot has to do with timing / luck of who is checking in / out and when as well.

Again, best of luck, and let us know how you fare when the time comes in check in. Really, other than the back corner 3-bedroom unit (which had I the unfortunate chance of staying in twice as well - oh well, you win some, you lose some) on the same side as the elevator with excessive noise, I think you will happy no matter which exact 3-bedroom penthouse unit you get.

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[alwysonvac]

You can, call the front desk of the resort about 2-3 weeks before the check-in. They are more apt to note down your request, if you say you realize it's only a request and if you get it, great, if not, you understand it's only a request. I find if you just make the request only, they will tell you it's assigned and you probably won't get it to lower your expectations. If you start by saying you know you aren't guarantee to get your request, it seems like the front is more willing to take it down. Just my two cents. Good Luck to you!!!

I have booked that same 3 bedroom penthouse / 2.5 bath units twice for a week, and gotten Unit 2466 both times.

I think it also helps if you book the stay starting on a Sat, the most active check-in / check-out day of the week. If you book the stay starting any other day, there may only be one 3-bedroom penthouse unit that checked out that day, and that's the unit you are going to get no matter what you request. If someone is holding that Unit 2466 for say 10 days starting on a Sat. before you check in, than you will be out of luck. So, it's not just about a Lagoon Tower owner getting priority preference, a lot has to do with timing / luck of who is checking in / out and when as well.

Again, best of luck, and let us know how you fare when the time comes in check in. Really, other than the back corner 3-bedroom unit (which had I the unfortunate chance of staying in twice as well - oh well, you win some, you lose some) on the same side as the elevator with excessive noise, I think you will happy no matter which exact 3-bedroom penthouse unit you get.

Great3

Thanks for sharing.

 

[cathydimi]

Thank You Everyone for all your knowledge and input.

 

[DEROS]

I have stayed in 2470/71 (on the other side of that elevation). I will never stay in that room again.

I stayed there for one night. Complained and was lucky they were able to get me another room. I don't understand what the architecture was thinking about when he decided to have the Master Bed room share the wall with the elevator. He must have been smoking some good pakalolo.

 

[Tamaradarann]

I stayed there for one night. Complained and was lucky they were able to get me another room. I don't understand what the architecture was thinking about when he decided to have the Master Bed room share the wall with the elevator. He must have been smoking some good pakalolo.

While we have stayed in 2471 and know that room shares the wall with the elevator machine room, we have never stayed in the 2470/71 total 3BR Penthouse unit. Is the Master Bedroom considered the 2471 part of the unit?

 

[DEROS]

While we have stayed in 2471 and know that room shares the wall with the elevator machine room, we have never stayed in the 2470/71 total 3BR Penthouse unit. Is the Master Bedroom considered the 2471 part of the unit?

2470 is a two story, 2 bedroom. The guest room, has two full size beds, is far enough away from the elevator, making the noise bearable. The Master Bedroom shares a wall with the elevator. Regardless of what floor the elevator is going to, you will hear the sound of the elevator going up and down. Also, I don't think it matters which elevator is moving (there are 3 elevators), you will hear it.

2471 is a 1 bdrm studio (lock out) with an adjoining door at the first floor of rom 2470. This studio is also shares a wall with the elevator. Literally, you exit out the front door of the room and the elevators are immediately to your left. You need to walk 6 feet to press the elevator request button. My son stayed in the room and said the noise didn't bother him. However, he had the AC on set at a low temp and the AC was just as loud as the elevator. I guess there is a difference between the constant humming of the AC and a "out of the blue" whining of the pulleys of the elevator.

When I talked to management about moving, they mentioned that owners of Lagoon PH have priority of the rooms. So, I have a feeling that they reserve 2470 and 2471 for non-owners booking club. Me personally, I will never select 3 bdrm PH unless I can get the 3 bdrm PH with 2.5 baths. At least there is a legitimate argument of not getting the exact room reserved. i.e. Management "upgraded" by giving an extra .5 bath by moving to the 3bdrm 3 bath PH. Technically I reserved a 3PL which is 3bdrm, 3 bath but 2470 and 2471 combined creates a 3bdrm, 3.5bath. The .5 is in the main 2bdrm suit, downstairs, near the main entrance.

Good luck.

 

[Tamaradarann]

2470 is a two story, 2 bedroom. The guest room, has two full size beds, is far enough away from the elevator, making the noise bearable. The Master Bedroom shares a wall with the elevator. Regardless of what floor the elevator is going to, you will hear the sound of the elevator going up and down. Also, I don't think it matters which elevator is moving (there are 3 elevators), you will hear it.

2471 is a 1 bdrm studio (lock out) with an adjoining door at the first floor of rom 2470. This studio is also shares a wall with the elevator. Literally, you exit out the front door of the room and the elevators are immediately to your left. You need to walk 6 feet to press the elevator request button. My son stayed in the room and said the noise didn't bother him. However, he had the AC on set at a low temp and the AC was just as loud as the elevator. I guess there is a difference between the constant humming of the AC and a "out of the blue" whining of the pulleys of the elevator.

When I talked to management about moving, they mentioned that owners of Lagoon PH have priority of the rooms. So, I have a feeling that they reserve 2470 and 2471 for non-owners booking club. Me personally, I will never select 3 bdrm PH unless I can get the 3 bdrm PH with 2.5 baths. At least there is a legitimate argument of not getting the exact room reserved. i.e. Management "upgraded" by giving an extra .5 bath by moving to the 3bdrm 3 bath PH. Technically I reserved a 3PL which is 3bdrm, 3 bath but 2470 and 2471 combined creates a 3bdrm, 3.5bath. The .5 is in the main 2bdrm suit, downstairs, near the main entrance.

Good luck.

I know and stayed in the 2471 Studio and while it shares a wall with the elevator that is not what bothered us when we stayed there. It was too small and poorly furnished for our needs. The dining table in the room is like a little on cup coffee table, there is only on night table, and the floor space is insufficient to open up all you suitcases at once. Perhaps the occupancy should be one person instead of two!

I forgot that the 2 BR 2470 had two stories and the Master Bedroom is actually over the 2471 Studio so it also shares a wall with the elevator.

 

[Great3]

I know and stayed in the 2471 Studio and while it shares a wall with the elevator that is not what bothered us when we stayed there. It was too small and poorly furnished for our needs. The dining table in the room is like a little on cup coffee table, there is only on night table, and the floor space is insufficient to open up all you suitcases at once. Perhaps the occupancy should be one person instead of two!

I forgot that the 2 BR 2470 had two stories and the Master Bedroom is actually over the 2471 Studio so it also shares a wall with the elevator.

The 2471 studio, while I can hear the elevator noise, and while it does bother me slightly, I can still make do with it. Yes, the room is very small, but it was only 3 nights, so we just coped with the space.

Now, the 2470 2-bedroom unit, the master bedroom, I just cannot handle. It was the first stay in HGVC Lagoon for our 10-year anniversary, and that ruined it for us. It was the absolute worst room experience I ever had in all my lodging stay ever, hotel, timeshare, or otherwise. That unit/room should not exist for booking, I am sorry to say. Yes, since it was our 10 year anniversary, it's just the two of us, so we moved to the secondary bedroom, and it wasn't as bad, but to me just barely bearable. Never again will I book 2-bedroom penthouse or 3 bedroom/3 baths penthouse, or Studio with Lani for fear of the chance of getting those type of units, since they are priority assigned to 3-bedroom penthouse owners. I am with the other poster, I will only book 3 bedroom / 2.5 baths or else just get the regular 2-bedroom oceanfront, non penthouse unit.

Yes, the elevator noise is that bad. So, for the OP, if anything, request you don't get assigned the back corner unit on same side of elevator, that you will take any other 3-bedroom penthouse unit if you aren't dead set on getting that wrap-around porch, because there is that chance of getting that rear 3-bedroom lock-off unit instead of the oceanfront ones. Really, it's your choice what's important to you, but realize be careful what you ask for, because of that 1 bad noisy unit. Else, if it wasn't for the existence of that unit, I would always book a 3-bedroom penthouse every chance I get.

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