Marriott's Grande Vista

“An oasis on I-drive”

Would highly recommend. Stayed here for 5 nights attending a conference nearby. This resort really grew on me. The grounds are lovely with well kept paths,pools, and common areas. The gym was really great with all new equipment, H20, and good a/c. There were plenty of towels and loungers at the poo… more

Would highly recommend. Stayed here for 5 nights attending a conference nearby. This resort really grew on me. The grounds are lovely with well kept paths,pools, and common areas. The gym was really great with all new equipment, H20, and good a/c. There were plenty of towels and loungers at the pools and people taking up towels when leaving and not reserving spots. The vibe is friendly and polite. All ages here from young kids to older couples. The staff are super all around and wish everyone a good morning. This goes a long way. The room was well stocked and very clean. I am picky and was glad to see spotless soft furnishings, plenty of towels, alt day tidy, plenty soaps, detergent etc. The screened in porch was a real asset and I loved sitting outside without fear of bites. I thought it would be ideal if you had kids or an infant as you could sit outside without spraying them with bug spray. Only area I could possibly fault was the front desk not answering the phone and the lack of healthy options at restaurants for lunch/ take out. I am not a health nut but everything had cheese, bacon, Cesar dressing etc. You get the idea. I thought I found yogurt with granola but no, it was cheesecake stuffed in a jar. lol. The on-site shop has a few items but pricey. 6 dollars for one Chobani yogurt. 5.50 for bottle of water. I used the I trolley to commute but it is a bit of a hike (10-15 min) from the resort and in the heat was not for everyone. It was fine on my own but if with family I would have rented a car. I used some ubers and they can pick/drop right at front door of reception. I would definitely consider staying here again. Wish I had a few more days in paradise!

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“Chairs”

I absolutely love the Marriott grande Vista. One of my only complaints is in the golf village, there are never enough lounges to get any sun. Every day we went down there by 9:30 every chair was taken but nobody was in it. I moved a chair over so that we could have hours in the Sun and this guy cam… more

I absolutely love the Marriott grande Vista. One of my only complaints is in the golf village, there are never enough lounges to get any sun. Every day we went down there by 9:30 every chair was taken but nobody was in it. I moved a chair over so that we could have hours in the Sun and this guy came down and started yelling at me that I was stealing his chair. He said people had put their stuff there at 7:30 in the morning and left so he did the same. They're not supposed to save chairs but workers walk right by and don't notice. This man was literally towering over me as I sat down yelling at me and being very aggressive, over a chair. I sat there for the next hour and my chair riddled and anxiety not able to move. Marriott either needs to cut down some of those trees so that there is Sun for everybody or enforce the rules.

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