Insights on Monarch at HHI?

[Wahoo Josh]

We have a week booked at Monarch for March 29 to April 5. We've stayed at Grande Ocean and Surf Watch in recent years, Barony and Harbor Club 20+ years ago. I know Monarch is the original MVC resort, and thought we'd give it a try.

I'll have no trouble booking golf, as we are Heritage Plus members through our home club.

Any insights on the Monarch property? I know we will get Sea Pines passes. Can we park two or three vehicles?

Thanks in advance for replies.

 

[AlmostRetired]

The just finished renovating two of the four buildings. The units are smaller and only have 2 twin beds in the 2nd bedroom. It is a much smaller property than the other Ocean Front properties. Try for the Azalea or Magnolia buildings. Units are ocean front (18 units) and Garden Views (104 units). Many garden view rooms have better ocean views than Ocean View or Ocean Side at most resorts. Though I have stayed at the Heritage, I only stay at the Grand Ocean and Monarch. The main reason is we like Sea Pines and the surrounding area. There is no indoor pool and the two outdoor pools are small though rightsized for property size.

Parking can suck. They allow two cars but during peak times they do not have enough spaces for 2 cars. The overrun area for parking is off property though I have never used it. They use to let you park at the Sea Pines Beach Club but I am not sure if this is still the case.

 

[WBP]

We have a week booked at Monarch for March 29 to April 5. We've stayed at Grande Ocean and Surf Watch in recent years, Barony and Harbor Club 20+ years ago. I know Monarch is the original MVC resort, and thought we'd give it a try.

I'll have no trouble booking golf, as we are Heritage Plus members through our home club.

Any insights on the Monarch property? I know we will get Sea Pines passes. Can we park two or three vehicles?

Thanks in advance for replies.

There are some recent reviews at www.tripadvisor.com, they are a mixed bag.

We were at Monarch in January. The one thing that we like about Monarch is the footprint (an oceanfront resort, and in Sea Pines Plantation). The facade of the buildings have been refinished, and as a result, the resort looks a bit more modern that it did a few years ago. The villas are very small. The villa renovations, in my opinion, are a very mixed bag; I am surprised that MVC has retained some artifacts from yesteryear, like some kitchen components and appliances; I find that disconcerting, as Lord knows how long it will be until MVC circles back, and replaces the hard goods that they did not replace, as part of Monarch’ current renovation.

Personally, no matter how much we like about Monarch’s footprint, we will not return. In our opinion, MVC’s renovation of Monarch is a disappointment.

 

[dioxide45]

Check your pre-arrival information and verify if you can pick up your Sea Pines pass at the Greenwood Welcome Center. They should have one there for you even if they don't send you any information about it. It will save you the $9 to get in the first day.

 

[Red elephant]

There are some recent reviews at www.tripadvisor.com, they are a mixed bag.

We were at Monarch in January. The one thing that we like about Monarch is the footprint (an oceanfront resort, and in Sea Pines Plantation). The facade of the buildings have been refinished, and as a result, the resort looks a bit more modern that it did a few years ago. The villas are very small. The villa renovations, in my opinion, are a very mixed bag; I am surprised that MVC has retained some artifacts from yesteryear, like some kitchen components and appliances; I find that disconcerting, as Lord knows how long it will be until MVC circles back, and replaces the hard goods that they did not replace, as part of Monarch’ current renovation.

Personally, no matter how much we like about Monarch’s footprint, we will not return. In our opinion, MVC’s renovation of Monarch is a disappointment.

What part of the resort did you stay in. We are booked in March next year in an oceanfront room. But prefer a renovated room.