Review Marriott Grande Vista Resort

[kath1210]

We just spent a week at the Marriott Grande Vista resort, with 8 people in 2 villas, a 1BR and a 2BR. We stayed in Building 94, right across from the main pool and building, and we really had a great time.

First, the villas were renovated and beautiful. They had everything (dishes,utensils,etc.) that we needed to cook, eat (well, we had to buy groceries) and even bake. We loved the washer and dryer, too. The king bed was very, very comfortable. There were plenty of towels and pillows.

It would be easy to stay onsite for your entire vacation. Every day there were many activities, such as crafts, wine tasting, and fitness classes for all ages. On Saturday, there was a dive-in movie by the pool. Our family even won the trivia contest one afternoon.

There were plenty of chairs by the pools. The most crowded day was Saturday, but it cleared out as people got their villa assignments. There is a bar near each pool. Near the main pool, there is a convenience-type store with free bags of ice, and another place to get food, sort of like Boston Market. There is also a Pizza Hut, but don't let them fool you - we ordered a "large" pizza and it was actually only 12 inches (medium). When I asked, they said, well that's the largest pizza we have.

Overall, we had a great time. Our AAA rate for the 1BR was $147 per night for a few nights and then it went up to $157. Very well worth it for all that you get. We will definitely go back some day.

 

[Lorix2]

Glad you had such a wonderful time.

We've stayed there 2x now and loved each visit. My only complaint from the last visit is that they put us in a building overlooking the golf course. Every morning we were woken up early for whatever grounds keeping they were doing. My kids beg to go back there and they are 13 and 19!

We loved everything about this place and hope to return next year if we can get a great rate or rent from an owner again.

 

[Asellus]

I stayed there 2 yrs ago with my extended family (sister, b-i-l, mom, dad, my husband and my 2 kids) in the same size connecting rooms. Loved it...although I'm not inclined to be picky. For the price it was perfect. (We paid $185 for a 3 bdrm)
My husband's best friend and his family are staying there this week as a matter of fact (I recommended it)

 

[Peanut Giggleface]

We've stayed there three times and always have enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are spacious and well appointed, and the prices are great too! In fact, my husband and I will be checking in on the 12th of this month for a few days' trip w/o the kids.

 

[summerrluvv]

I just booked this place with points...but now I'm concerned that we will get stuck in a room that has not been renovated. According to some very recent reviews on TA, the rooms that have not been renovated are terrible. Does anyone know when they will all be complete? I booked for around Thanksgiving, so I hope by then