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Marriott - View from the Balcony

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We always request and usually get Naia tower facing the harbor. Owning an Island View we enjoy seeing Diamond Head (if we get a high floot) and the action in the harbor... always something coming and going. Years ago the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean was there in the harbor.. Fun. And yes - you can see the planes! In the beginning before Naia and Moana were built we would get Island view in Kona and the views were great and we watched everything being built... Aulani, the condos, Four Seasons replacing the Ihilani, concerts etc... No matter where, it is all good! Hawaii

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alwysonvac said:
I forgot to post this view from the parking lot from Ko Olina, Moana building.

During our stay in May, I wanted to see the dreaded wall view since I haven’t come across a picture on TUG.
So we took these from the parking lot. As you can see, these ground floor rooms face the wall.

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I was placed in one of those dreaded ground floor units once. We had arrived very late. Luckily the next day they were able to move us.
 
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Covid is gone? Sure feels like it..

Labor Day 2020 vs 2021 at Marco Island. Not sure how we got the exact same room…

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DanCali said:
Covid is gone? Sure feels like it..

Labor Day 2020 vs 2021 at Marco Island. Not sure how we got the exact same room…
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Was it an II exchange or DC point reservation?
 
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@hangloose nice pics. Is it a hotel stay.

We are at KoOlina. Initially in a 2BR Ocean View (Moana) and then moved on Sat to a 2BR Penthouse Ocean view (Naia). This one is a corner unit with 3 balconies overlooking lagoon 3 & 4 (I thought there were only 3 lagoons) as well as the marina. Vaulted ceiling everywhere. Best unit so far in KoOlina in all my stays. I would call it Ocean Front unit.

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dioxide45 said:
Was it an II exchange or DC point reservation?
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DC points. We reserved OF and ended up in the exact same room 2 years in a row.


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dioxide45 said:
Unfortunately you only got GF. :p
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That’s a common error for people who live in southeast FL. I believe we have true oceanfront at Ocean Pointe later this month.


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samara64 said:
@hangloose nice pics. Is it a hotel stay.
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Yes. The Courtyard Marriott at Carolina Beach is a Marriott hotel (not timeshare). Rooms are all oceanfront and location is right next to the vintage boardwalk with rides, shops, etc. We used a few Cat5 hotel certificates over Labor Day weekend, which was well worth it. A 9th floor view. Lots to do at Carolina Beach (part of “Pleasure Island”). Beaches were very busy.

We’ll be in Ko Olina very soon, so your photos are a teaser in advance of our stay. Fingers crossed for a good balcony view! Enjoy your stay!
 
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hangloose said:
Yes. The Courtyard Marriott at Carolina Beach is a Marriott hotel (not timeshare). Rooms are all oceanfront and location is right next to the vintage boardwalk with rides, shops, etc. We used a few Cat5 hotel certificates over Labor Day weekend, which was well worth it. A 9th floor view. Lots to do at Carolina Beach (part of “Pleasure Island”). Beaches were very busy.

We’ll be in Ko Olina very soon, so your photos are a teaser in advance of our stay. Fingers crossed for a good balcony view! Enjoy your stay!
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Love Carolina Beaches and have few cat 5 certificates too so will try doing the same next year.
 
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samara64 said:
@hangloose nice pics. Is it a hotel stay.

We are at KoOlina. Initially in a 2BR Ocean View (Moana) and then moved on Sat to a 2BR Penthouse Ocean view (Naia). This one is a corner unit with 3 balconies overlooking lagoon 3 & 4 (I thought there were only 3 lagoons) as well as the marina. Vaulted ceiling everywhere. Best unit so far in KoOlina in all my stays. I would call it Ocean Front unit.

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I think that is the hands down best unit at Ko Olina!
 
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melissy123 said:
I think that is the hands down best unit at Ko Olina!
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I do agree with that.

We stayed in multiple PH units before on the 16th floor and this is by far the best. It is a corner unit so it is also larger and had a better layout than the normal units. They gave it to use for 14 days so no need for new key.
 
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hangloose said:
Yes. The Courtyard Marriott at Carolina Beach is a Marriott hotel (not timeshare). Rooms are all oceanfront and location is right next to the vintage boardwalk with rides, shops, etc. We used a few Cat5 hotel certificates over Labor Day weekend, which was well worth it. A 9th floor view. Lots to do at Carolina Beach (part of “Pleasure Island”). Beaches were very busy.

We’ll be in Ko Olina very soon, so your photos are a teaser in advance of our stay. Fingers crossed for a good balcony view! Enjoy your stay!
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Where is The Courtyard Marriott's at Carolina Beach located ?
 
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We've had that view, and it's nothing short of amazing, especially in ski season when it's absolutely covered up in snow!
The town is exhilarating and alive, and the time together as a family is forever seared into our memories.
It's one fantastic resort, one that will never be forgotten when the kids are young, but yet old enough to ski and have the time of their life!
Can't say enough about Park City in ski season, whether you're at Summit Watch or Mountainside, and we've been at both several times,
fortunate enough to enjoy those great conditions 6 years running. We still smile when talking about it.
One of the reasons we love to reminisce about our amazing trips to experience the greatest powder on the planet, and some of the best runs anywhere. Thanks for sharing.
 
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