Grande Ocean Dolphin Pool construction [Oct '21 Start Delayed] [MERGED]

[dioxide45]

Here is a photo of the Dolphin Pool construction from above. I don't have any from the ground yet (it is pretty closed off), but right now it looks like it has been filled with sand and perhaps they will be starting from scratch?

 

[jont]

either you have a 10th floor secret Marty villa or this is a drone shot

 

[Fasttr]

Looks like a good place for a pool and the worlds smallest lazy river.

 

[dioxide45]

either you have a 10th floor secret Marty villa or this is a drone shot

The magic of levitation...

 

[jont]

More like a lazy creek

 

[jme]

More like a lazy creek

yep! kinda like the pool sprung a leak so the guest smiled, donned his inner tube, and jumped into the leak.
hopefully it'll be better than that........

 

[pedro47]

What is the new completion date .

 

[Big Matt]

Here are some more pictures.
From the Grill Area behind the splash pad and from right outside the fence

 

[dioxide45]

Here are some more pictures.
From the Grill Area behind the splash pad and from right outside the fence

I haven't seen them doing any work on it since we checked in on Sunday.

 

[Big Matt]

It looks like they got to a point where the next part of the project starts. I was a little surprised that they tore out the entire footprint, but then I started thinking that they probably have a lot of plumbing/wiring to do in support of the new lazy river. They are shooting for May of 23.

 

[aklausing]

We are checking in to Grande Ocean in about two weeks. I know the dolphin pool won't be finished, but is anyone there now or recently that can provide a status? Pool decks poured? Fencing still preventing direct access from Sand Dollar and Kingfisher to the beach without going around multiple buildings?

 

[jme]

Pics taken Feb 8 of Grande Ocean's Dolphin Pool, currently under renovation to add a Lazy River
and to make necessary repairs/upgrades to the original pool constructed about 1999. Completion date is still late May, from what I've heard.
Fencing still prevents access through the pool area to the beach for some buildings, but it's not such a big deal.
From Sand Dollar & Kingfisher, you must walk through your garage and head towards the lobby, and finally up through Sand Castle garage
and you'll come out beyond the Dolphin Grill, steps away from where the south boardwalk begins.
Harder for Starfish & Laughing Gull Buildings, but you must walk around the SOUTH SIDE of the buildings (heading toward the back side of Loggerhead Landing bar/grill),
and then go to the south boardwalk area, or exit the gate at the fire pits.

(Further questions, call the front desk....(843) 686-7343)

 

[aklausing]

Pics taken Feb 8 of Grande Ocean's Dolphin Pool, currently under renovation to add a Lazy River
and to make necessary repairs/upgrades to the original pool constructed about 1999. Completion date is still late May, from what I've heard.
Fencing still prevents access through the pool area to the beach for some buildings, but it's not such a big deal.
From Sand Dollar & Kingfisher, you must walk through your garage and head towards the lobby, and finally up through Sand Castle garage
and you'll come out beyond the Dolphin Grill, steps away from where the south boardwalk begins.
Harder for Starfish & Laughing Gull Buildings, but you must walk around the SOUTH SIDE of the buildings (heading toward the back side of Loggerhead Landing bar/grill),
and then go to the south boardwalk area, or exit the gate at the fire pits.

(Further questions, call the front desk....(843) 686-7343)

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We last were at Grande Ocean on 1/12/23 and it doesn't look there was much progress between then and your pictures on Feb 8. Someone posted a video from Feb 20 on the Grande Ocean Facebook page and it looks like the pool decks are poured and the sidewalks are formed up ready to be poured. Yes, I plan to call the resort next week, but thought I'd check in to see if anyone was there now as the front desk hasn't been too forthcoming when I've called for status previously.

 

[jme]

We last were at Grande Ocean on 1/12/23 and it doesn't look there was much progress between then and your pictures on Feb 8. Someone posted a video from Feb 20 on the Grande Ocean Facebook page and it looks like the pool decks are poured and the sidewalks are formed up ready to be poured. Yes, I plan to call the resort next week, but thought I'd check in to see if anyone was there now as the front desk hasn't been too forthcoming when I've called for status previously.

To be fair, the front desk people seldom go near the pool, so they really don't know unless they've been briefed, and that probably isn't happening.
A week by week update isn't in the plans. The weather also plays a part, and it's been different almost every day, so the construction workers do what they can.
AND, the front desk has a couple of new employees, and at times they are short-staffed.

 

[aklausing]

To be fair, the front desk people seldom go near the pool, so they really don't know unless they've been briefed, and that probably isn't happening.
A week by week update isn't in the plans. The weather also plays a part, and it's been different almost every day, so the construction workers do what they can.
AND, the front desk has a couple of new employees, and at times they are short-staffed.

Fully agree, and I apologize if it sounded like I was criticizing the front desk staff. That was not my intent. In addition to your comments why the front desk staff may not have answers, there have been issues with inspections, supplies, etc that have impacted expected plans. The front desk doesn't like to say what is expected because of these issues, which is quite understandable.

 

[dioxide45]

Does anyone know if the Dolphin Pool will be heated when renovations are complete? I don't beleive it was heated before.

 

[aklausing]

Does anyone know if the Dolphin Pool will be heated when renovations are complete? I don't beleive it was heated before.

I asked Massimo that question during the owners meeting last week. He said the heater/chiller has been plumbed in, but he has not received final approval from the board yet. It depends on the final cost of the pool renovation. He sounded hopeful that it would happen since the pool is currently running under budget. You are correct, it was not heated before. I think it would be great if it could be heated because in the winter months there is much less wind in that area than there is at the South pool, which is heated.

 

[Red elephant]

I asked Massimo that question during the owners meeting last week. He said the heater/chiller has been plumbed in, but he has not received final approval from the board yet. It depends on the final cost of the pool renovation. He sounded hopeful that it would happen since the pool is currently running under budget. You are correct, it was not heated before. I think it would be great if it could be heated because in the winter months there is much less wind in that area than there is at the South pool, which is heated.

A heated lazy river would be awesome !!! Lakeshore is heated and that’s Florida so this should be heated IMO.

 

[billhall]

Any updates on the construction? Does the May completion still look good? We have a stay planned for early June (so hoping it's done). Any recent pictures?

Thanks! Bill

 

[BreakingAway]

Any updates on the construction? Does the May completion still look good? We have a stay planned for early June (so hoping it's done). Any recent pictures?

Thanks! Bill

Construction is complete! We are at Grande Ocean now April 18, 2023. However the lazy River pool is not open for guests because the county has not done final inspections. Pool is full and water is flowing. Chairs are out and in position. Looks really nice. Lazy River section is relatively narrow but a definite improvement over the previous pool. I was not an original fan of the pool renovation, but I really like it now. We are staying in the north buildings because we prefer the quiet environment and landscape on the north side. Easy enough to walk over to the lazy river when we want to. Grande Ocean has been elevated with the pool renovation.

 

[Fasttr]

Construction is complete! We are at Grande Ocean now April 18, 2023. However the lazy River pool is not open for guests because the county has not done final inspections. Pool is full and water is flowing. Chairs are out and in position. Looks really nice. Lazy River section is relatively narrow but a definite improvement over the previous pool. I was not an original fan of the pool renovation, but I really like it now. We are staying in the north buildings because we quiet environment and landscape on the north side. Easy enough to walk over to the lazy river when we want to. Grande Ocean has been elevated with the pool renovation.

Post some picks if you can.

 

[BreakingAway]

Post some picks if you can.

 

[jwalk03]

I get a message that says photo is too large for server.

If you took it with your iPhone the file is likely too big. If you email it to yourself it will give you the option to se3lect the size- pick small or medium and then save the file from your email back to your phone and it will be much smaller and the site will let you upload it.

 

[dioxide45]

Here are some more;

 

[Fasttr]

Looks nice. Bigger lazy river than I had envisioned actually.