I have heard that the water is more brown in this area instead of turquoise. Some videos I've seen just have brown closer to the shore, and others i dont see any turquoise
Hi, was there a "smell" in the resort? Or in and around the resort/beach areas? I saw one video that mentioned this and im unsure now about booking. Please and thank you x
You can get a whiff of the "smell" on certain occasions yes. The only spot we noticed it on our first 6 days was in a few closed off staircases. But on our departure day, it was a little bit more noticeable in a few of the hallways. It's hard to tell if that smell is from sewage challenges, or if it's from the mangrove (basically the hotel is a middle of a humongous mangrove/swamp). But for us, it had really zero impact on our visit.
Yes for sure, as long as you are not bringing any kiddos :). If you are looking for the biggest daytime party, I feel the Hideaway pool was the most happening.
The seating area for the beach is outstanding, lots of chairs and day beds, and 3 beach bars depending that portion of the resort you are booked at. The actual beach was pretty, clear and blue the day we arrived, but from there the weather took a turn and it became murky. So, answer I suppose is the beach is good if you catch it at a good time. They do run tractors in the AM to remove any seaweed.
We're at the Desert Rose Resort nxt to you.... We've always wondered what the holiday inn express was like for a stay, so thanks for the tour.... Looks nice.....
Is it possible if you can let me know that the pool is open 24 hours or not? i tend to enjoy swimming at night and was curious if it was open 24 hours or not
It was not posted as 24hrs, times indicated (I think) we’re 8a till 11p. However I was able to access the pool area with the key card outside those hours. I did not swim during off hours tho, so not sure if they’d come to tell you to get out.
Très beau ! A mon avis ce serait encore plus beau sur une musique très intense sans paroles type La Valse d'Amelie Poulain ou un Requiem. Je suis loin d'avoir ce niveau en danse mais je pense que plus de danse et un peu moins d'acrobatie apporterait encore plus d'émotion . La salle doit être un super endroit pour danser 😍 Bravo! Continuez!
When I go to Maui I also stay at the Fairmont Resort down the street, so I visit this mall a lot during trips. I haven’t been since 2019 and I miss it so much. What I would give to go back to that beautiful island in the near future
ams gold But the pool is so nice!!.. I know, no room video; I did take a long video of the room, but once I got home it did not want to download. I have a few pictures on my tripadvisor review of the room.. and more pool pictures.. Please note that this is no longer a Country Inn and Suites. www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g34352-d223060-r173931841-Country_Inn_Suites_By_Carlson_Orlando_Maingate_at_Calypso-Kissimmee_Florida.html
josh wells No, not at all, we got outstanding weather the whole trip, 85f to 90f and sunny! However.. some of the people we met on the cruise had cruised same period the year previous and temps were in the low 60ies and it rained for them the whole time. So you never know in January.
jediMASTER BANE Good stuff!! I was quite happy with the room; great beds and lots of storage. Only thing, like I mention in the video, is that you should bring a power cord if you have a few electronic devices to plug in. Have fun!
Hi Richard, I was curious about the AC in your room. I have been on cruises where it was great, and others where I needed a fan because it was just too warm. I'll check back for your reply. Thank you very much
lexy kirkland Hi Lexi! I was able to keep the room nice and cool, and this even though the outside temp was super hot. For us, the AC worked really well.
Robert Nicholson The boat was actually a max capacity. I took this video early in the morning, which is why is looked quite. Some areas obviously do get busy at peak times, but there are numerous occasions what I was walking around where the boat felt empty.
Hi Matthew, thanks! All passengers can bring in a 12 pack of canned soda or water. But.. you need to have it in your carry-on bag, not your regular luggage. You can also bring in a bottle of wine.
@bbmd135 your "supposed to tip the fairy godmother who fancies up your child; but we did leave with a pretty pink bag; more rhinestones for her made-up face; the comb they used to do her hair; and a nice fancy note quoted saying "SAVANNAH WAS PRINCESS FOR A DAY'; love your fairy- godmother in-training"". it was cute; that was 4 yrs ago & we still have it:)
