Yes we went 8/20-27 and Splashers was already torn down. I was pretty disappointed they didn't wait a couple weeks until most schools were back in session and I would assume less primary-school-aged kids on resort. Everyone still had a good time though. Until Splashers is back (signs said November and to their credit they were actively working but it wasn't too noisy or disruptive), it's hard for ~5-8 year olds who want a little more than just playing in pools but aren't 48 inches tall yet to do the bigger slides.
Internet was free again that week, which was nice. Rooms were fine - clean, stocked, and I like the 2BR layout. AC in our unit struggled a bit more than the other units our guests who joined us stayed in, but never uncomfortable. I think the bathrooms are about ready for an update but again everything worked fine and was clean, just showing some age. The property was nice as usual. Food at The Point was pretty good too.
Couple things new or new to me I learned this visit:
-Happy hour 5-7 daily at the Point, 3 of the fruity rum drinks are $5 (normally 13 I think, pretty awesome deal).
-They did a Summer Friday Bahamian BBQ outside the Point that I missed because it wasn't advertised very well. Smelled great though, hopefully they continue that tradition and I get another chance.
-Coral Pool is back open (was closed in 2021) and it's heated, which was pretty weird. Had to be 96-98 degrees. Normal pools were warm after baking in the hot summer sun, probably 88 degrees.
-Still a lot closed though they do a decent job not calling attention to those things so it seems fully open. Whole Beach tower side boarded off; restaurants like Mosaic, Virgils, some of the fancy ones still closed
-The new combined shuttle system was generally good but bookended with bad experiences - our first full day we waited forever at the Royal for a Shuttle, which left me scared for the rest of the week. But that was the longest we waited. Then on the last day from the Coral after a medium wait, two pulled up and one went the wrong way for us and one said it was going the right way but the driver said Harborside was last even though his sign said otherwise, the only 5 of us on the bus wanted to get to Harborside, and going the way he said was basically just driving behind the other shuttle. We asked and he ignored us and drove right by Harborside. I was pretty annoyed.
Still A+ vacation destination especially for families. The kids had the best time. If all you're interested in is sitting on a beach, I can see why this might not be the place for you.
