3 adults and 2 children stayed last week. The hotel itself is beautiful and our 2 bedroom suite (E204) was beautifully decorated. Rooms are individually decorated and others were not very nicely updated. We got a good rate and quickly realized it was due to major construction. We had an amazing view of the ocean off our living room, but our bedrooms and bathroom faced construction workers, large cranes, jackhammers, etc. all 15 feet away. The construction noise was very loud by the pool, as they do not play any music. It was not noticeable by the ocean.
This is not a family friendly hotel. The front reception staff, pool bartender, and Grace's Cottage staff are all friendly to the older couples that seem to frequent this hotel. However, they were very cold to us and our children. The beach staff and breakfast waiters were wonderful though! There is a sign by the pool that reads "PLEASE...No Diving, No Games and No Noise Please." Some of the guests clearly did not appreciate kids being around, but others were very welcoming and friendly. Our children were well behaved but did laugh and play by the pool and beach. None of the other guests made any noise whatsoever. It was very, very quiet.
Overall, hotel is beautiful minus the construction. The beachfront is the best I have ever experienced-very secluded. But, it is not family friendly or friendly in general. The other hotels in the area had VERY friendly and helpful staff so we frequented those places instead.
