sandytoes
TUG Member
Just thought I would give you all an update on Ocean Point.
First we LOVE Ocean Point . .. a bit of heaven on earth! We are into our second week and the aaaahhhh mode has definitely set in
Two of the buildings are being refurbished. We are staying in Kingfish. The units are being totally redone . . .paint, rugs, curtains, furniture and small appliances. I would say less then 50% of the building is occupied as the redo is just nearing completion. In the main lobby there is a monitor that say the resort is 95% occupied . . .though it does not seem very crowed at all.
It is our understanding that the Sailfish building is also getting a redo but in a different decor. They were offing owners a tour but we missed it . . . will try this week to remember.
I can honestly say whoever the designed was for this redo should be used in all the Marriott resorts. I never would have selected the colors that they used but somehow it works and works well. The colors are vibrant and relaxing at the same time. The window treatments are soft sheers of subtle transparent colors . . .sort of like looking at the ocean through waves of color. The whole look is very upscale yet understated if that makes sense.
While we were here last week a new lock system was installed. This made for a few unhappy vacationers who did not check their phone messages and found themselves lock out of their units. The new system is easier to use . . .just hold your card in front of the lock and it opens. I asked why the change and was told the new cards for the new system were not effective by placing the card next to your cell phone. Since we do this at least once a stay this is a nice feature. Not sure of the other benefits but I am sure there must be more. The new system seems good.
Every time we come to Ocean Point the resort just seems nicer and nicer. I think it is one of the best maintained resorts of all those we have visited.
For those who know the area, the new beach mall area up the street is looking good. The park are is very nice . . .lots of additions. Two of the mall building are complete, a third is nearing completion and there is still an old section of the Mall where the subway is located. Johnny Long Boats is open and much larger and seems to be the "happening" place for evening "hanging out." They had an October Fest two nights last week which closed down the streets. There were tons of people enjoying the festivities. Other then a huge beach type store most of the other retail spaces are vacant and "For Lease."
We took a tour (sales presentation) of Marriott's Oceania Palms up the street . . .beautiful . . .more on the tour in later thread. Just for the record . . of the three people we talked to about the new point system . . . two had joined it and one was not going to take the tour. We are still undecided . . .more on that later.
At the tour we were told Marriott purchased the North Tower's building just past the mall. Marriott has partnered with Ritz Carlton to manage the property. Marriott will sell these as owner occupied condos. Very interesting. Beautiful tall buildings in a great location and what appears to be very nice ground and amenities. All prices were all well over a million dollars with the original developer.
If anyone has question . . .let me know. If the question is what building . . .it depends. They all have their pluses depending out who is coming and what you are looking for during your stay. Bottom line for me . . . can not go wrong with Ocean Point.
PS. A few years ago we discover a delicious Italian restaurant called Carmines (on PGA Blvd just across the bridge from Publics on the same side of the road as Public coming from Ocean Point). What we did not know about was the connected deli . . . a feast for hungry eyes . . . what a deli . . . I am sure it would rival any in NYC plus you can also buy prepared dinners items served in the restaurant . . . all you have to do it take them home and heat them up.
First we LOVE Ocean Point . .. a bit of heaven on earth! We are into our second week and the aaaahhhh mode has definitely set in
Two of the buildings are being refurbished. We are staying in Kingfish. The units are being totally redone . . .paint, rugs, curtains, furniture and small appliances. I would say less then 50% of the building is occupied as the redo is just nearing completion. In the main lobby there is a monitor that say the resort is 95% occupied . . .though it does not seem very crowed at all.
It is our understanding that the Sailfish building is also getting a redo but in a different decor. They were offing owners a tour but we missed it . . . will try this week to remember.
I can honestly say whoever the designed was for this redo should be used in all the Marriott resorts. I never would have selected the colors that they used but somehow it works and works well. The colors are vibrant and relaxing at the same time. The window treatments are soft sheers of subtle transparent colors . . .sort of like looking at the ocean through waves of color. The whole look is very upscale yet understated if that makes sense.
While we were here last week a new lock system was installed. This made for a few unhappy vacationers who did not check their phone messages and found themselves lock out of their units. The new system is easier to use . . .just hold your card in front of the lock and it opens. I asked why the change and was told the new cards for the new system were not effective by placing the card next to your cell phone. Since we do this at least once a stay this is a nice feature. Not sure of the other benefits but I am sure there must be more. The new system seems good.
Every time we come to Ocean Point the resort just seems nicer and nicer. I think it is one of the best maintained resorts of all those we have visited.
For those who know the area, the new beach mall area up the street is looking good. The park are is very nice . . .lots of additions. Two of the mall building are complete, a third is nearing completion and there is still an old section of the Mall where the subway is located. Johnny Long Boats is open and much larger and seems to be the "happening" place for evening "hanging out." They had an October Fest two nights last week which closed down the streets. There were tons of people enjoying the festivities. Other then a huge beach type store most of the other retail spaces are vacant and "For Lease."
We took a tour (sales presentation) of Marriott's Oceania Palms up the street . . .beautiful . . .more on the tour in later thread. Just for the record . . of the three people we talked to about the new point system . . . two had joined it and one was not going to take the tour. We are still undecided . . .more on that later.
At the tour we were told Marriott purchased the North Tower's building just past the mall. Marriott has partnered with Ritz Carlton to manage the property. Marriott will sell these as owner occupied condos. Very interesting. Beautiful tall buildings in a great location and what appears to be very nice ground and amenities. All prices were all well over a million dollars with the original developer.
If anyone has question . . .let me know. If the question is what building . . .it depends. They all have their pluses depending out who is coming and what you are looking for during your stay. Bottom line for me . . . can not go wrong with Ocean Point.
PS. A few years ago we discover a delicious Italian restaurant called Carmines (on PGA Blvd just across the bridge from Publics on the same side of the road as Public coming from Ocean Point). What we did not know about was the connected deli . . . a feast for hungry eyes . . . what a deli . . . I am sure it would rival any in NYC plus you can also buy prepared dinners items served in the restaurant . . . all you have to do it take them home and heat them up.
