Coconut Plantation and Ian - updates

[GTLINZ]

We have a reservation there in Nov and IAN is pretty much a direct hit near them. Once anyone gets news after the hurricane, please post.

I have a friend who arrived there last Sunday. The beach had already been closed. They closed the pool Monday. Then they were told to evacuate Tuesday, which was a good thing.

The article I read said there would be a 12-18 foot surge in that area. At a mininum, the grounds will be trashed. I hope the bay and trees can help keep the water below the first floor. The clubhouse/restaurant is likely in big trouble.

 

[Panzerman45]

It will be appreciated if an update could be had by anyone visiting Coconut Plantation over the next month or two. I will be returning in March 2023 and I would expect all will be up and running at that point.

 

[travelhacker]

I've got a reservation at the hotel next door in a couple of weeks. I fully expect to be cancelled on which is fine. If somehow they are able to accept guests in 2 weeks, I can post reports.

 

[ScoopKona]

Florida counties are really, really, really good about cleaning up bio-debris from a hurricane. I savage Florida government regularly. But I'll give credit where due -- it is very likely that except for the very worst-hit areas, most of the downed trees will be mulched and hauled in a matter of days. The grounds will very likely be the first completed project. If there is drywall or roof damage, make plans elsewhere for the next few years.

 

[TUGBrian]

given that location and the storm surge in that area being reported on the news, i would expect that resort has suffered significant damage on the first floors, with them being completely underwater.

saw this on another forum, its ft meyers beach:

today

 

[dioxide45]

The villa buildings have parking underneath on the first floor. So that may help mitigate damage to any villas. The clubhouse is also built up on a small hill. Depending on how high the water got there will determine the extent of damage.

 

[rapmarks]

From my neighbors report, this was terrifying. bonita beach to fort myers beach is totally flooded. I usually am unable to post pictures here, but will try. One picture showed Wyndham on fort myers beach with water half way up. Someone stated fort myers beach is gone. Don’t know what happened on the other side of the bay, where Hyatt coconut is. Downtown Naples flooded, hospital in Naples is flooded. Second picture is Docs on Bonita beach. i saw a photo of a building across from lovers key that was flooded. Rivers were cresting late afternoon, and by the time things settled it was too dark to go out and look for damage. As of 9:30 pm, wind still howling along the beachfront.

 

[TravelTime]

I assume you can call and get an update from the resort directly.

 

[slip]

My friend said he has been through Category 2 through 4 before and this one was by far the worst. He's in Cap Coral and it was just below a Category 5 so it makes sense.

He said the worst was losing power and cell service so he wasn't getting much for information and communication .

He said he would post pictures and I will put them here when I see them.

 

[rapmarks]

Downtown naples

 

[travelhacker]

Just a quick update. I got an email from Hyatt Coconut Point (adjacent to Coconut Plantation) that they would be cancelling my reservation because they are suspending operations for the time being. On the Hyatt website they intend to re-open on November 1st (but I think that's a moving target).

I feel bad that the GM felt he needed to reach out to us so quickly -- can only imagine what kind of damage he and his employees have to deal with.

 

[Quinte]

Bonita Beach Road @ Imperial Shores Blvd, about 8 km (5 mi) south of Coconut Point. I believe this is the story of the Collier County Cowboys (Good Samaritans) rescuing an elderly man from his flooded car. Other are reporting significant flooding in this part of Bonita Springs, but much less damage another km inland.

 

[GTLINZ]

From Hyatt CP website (I am very surprised)

ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on October 1st, 2022.

Cancellation fees are waived for stays from now through October 1st, 2022. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please contact us.

So i figure i can call them on Oct 1st and see what the status is. The grounds must be a mess and the clubhouse had to have been flooded.

 

[Quinte]

Read on a news site that the Hyatt Regency CP was being used by emergency crews who were pre-positioned. It may be that it has been "blocked" off for these uses for the next month. Read on another site that homes east of Estero Bay were spared significant flooding due to the natural protective nature of the bay and the undisturbed forest/swam area.

 

[bdh]

From Hyatt CP website (I am very surprised)

ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on October 1st, 2022.

Cancellation fees are waived for stays from now through October 1st, 2022. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please contact us.

So i figure i can call them on Oct 1st and see what the status is. The grounds must be a mess and the clubhouse had to have been flooded.

The CP website now says:

ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on November 1st, 2022.

 

[dvc_john]

They've also amended the cancellation fees waived thru date to October 31st. So I'll be cancelling my Oct 16th stay.

Cancellation fees are waived for stays from now through October 31st, 2022. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please contact us.

 

[dsmrp]

I have a mid-week stay for early December. I think they'll be pretty much cleaned up outside. Not sure how much water damage there might have been in 1st/ground floor units. If I cancelled it's low season and a low amount of points. Not sure if it's worth paying the cancellation fee.

However my Sanibel island reservation is highly highly doubtful. I think will be many months before the poor local residents will be able to get back to any sense of normal.

 

[TUGBrian]

someone just posted this on facebook:

ATTENTION: HYATT RESIDENCE CLUB, BONITA SPRINGS COCONUT PLANTATION has suspended HRC and hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal operations on November 1st, 2022.
I confirmed it with "Live Chat".

 

[TUGBrian]

ah drat, i see someone already posted that above. ohwell..good to know for confirmation!

 

[Sugarcubesea]

someone just posted this on facebook:

@TUGBrian , I belong to that Facebook Group and Wendy actually confirmed this...this is so sad.....

 

[Sugarcubesea]

These are pics from "The Turtle Club" / Vanderbilt Beach Resort --- This is located right next door to Vanderbilt Beach and Harbor Club the timeshare I own 2 weeks at... I highly doubt I will get to use my December weeks this year... The devastation is so sad,,, my heart bleeds for Naples and all of SW Florida

 

[GTLINZ]

The CP website now says:
ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on November 1st, 2022.

Yes i think what I saw was a mistake and they fixed it. This date makes a lot more sense.

The pictures of Sanibel are aweful - and part of the bridge and road out to it are reported out. We have stayed out at Captiva with HGVC and it is one the best locations we have stayed - I cannot imagine what is left as it is much smaller and more exposed than Sanibel. Reports are that Ft Myers beach is destroyed. The flooding throught FL is being called a 500 year event. We can only hope CP was protected somewhat by the bay and natural area. It is an amazing place if you like to chill. And we laugh because after the last refurb they made the sink so small that it is hard to fit one plate in it.

I know that Nov 1 could slide - and my points use for the Nov reservation will be past LCUP by mid Nov

 

[GTLINZ]

This is crazy - just checked again ...

ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on October 7th, 2022. Cancellation fees are waived for stays from now through October, 6th, 2022. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please contact us.

The safety and wellbeing of our guests is always a top priority. View the latest updates, closures, and cancellation policies regarding COVID-19 at Hyatt Residence Club properties.

 

[dvc_john]

This is crazy - just checked again ...

ATTENTION: Hyatt Coconut Plantation has suspended normal hotel operations due to effects of Hurricane Ian and is expected to resume normal hotel operations on October 7th, 2022. Cancellation fees are waived for stays from now through October, 6th, 2022. Any deposits and prepayments for cancelled stays on these dates, including prepaid rates, will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding. If you have questions, please contact us.

The safety and wellbeing of our guests is always a top priority. View the latest updates, closures, and cancellation policies regarding COVID-19 at Hyatt Residence Club properties.

Well that is unexpected.

Now I'm not sure what to do. I'll still probably cancel my Oct 16th reservation.

 

[GTLINZ]

Well that is unexpected.

Now I'm not sure what to do. I'll still probably cancel my Oct 16th reservation.

Hopefully they will honor what they had posted about reservations thru all of Oct...