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Sonesta Ocean Point
#35412
01/21/2015 05:39 PM
01/21/2015 05:39 PM
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,562 Long Island, NY
RICKnGRACE_LI_NY
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My Godson and his GF are thinking about staying here. Has anyone stayed here? We were at Royal Islander which is next door and it looks nice. I hear it is all inclusive. I explained that may not be the way to go but I am trying to find some reviews on it. I've been to Trip Advisor but nothing beats hearing from other TTOLers.
Rick and Grace
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Re: Sonesta Ocean Point
[Re: RICKnGRACE_LI_NY]
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06/01/2015 02:41 PM
06/01/2015 02:41 PM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 680 Burlington, Ontario, Canada
JohnandBev
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We stayed at OP for our last night in early Feb. We had booked on line in the fall, great price, had stayed at the Sonesta previously so had a basis for comparison As an aside the good news for the Sonesta Maho is the bkfast buffet room and stations are nicely cleaned up and the area handles the reduced room count way better at breakfast time. Our OP room was new and very nice. The Azul was not open, nor the new infinity pool at the end, but I did walk around that area, will be nice. The upper pool area is cleaned up and looks good. The Point was renamed the Azul when we were there, food was good. There was construction happening, but it did not cause any issues with noise or mess. Would we go again?, no we have found other places to stay and treat the entire island as our all inclusive Firat time and I had the budget?, maybe, but I would tend to get "off the reservation" during the day and explore the beaches and resto's. I would also have a dinner across the road at Moulin Fou
J&B
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Re: Sonesta Ocean Point
[Re: kim]
#35421
06/01/2015 05:18 PM
06/01/2015 05:18 PM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 680 Burlington, Ontario, Canada
JohnandBev
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If only going for 4 days and you just want to chill and your price is good I would take it Our experience was - When you approach the hotel, there is an outside desk, they take you by golf cart to the OP lobby, nicely redone with a lobby bar. What struck us was how hard the staff tried to be polite, smile and be helpful, that was not always the case in years gone by. What's a little awkward is the Maho and OP are on the same site, so OP can walk anywhere, the Maho cannot go past the OP security, but it did not bother us. Mullet is an easy walk if the beach area is missing, which it can be sometimes. Henry – red ball cap is the “beach boy” who will get you chairs and umbrella if you sit on the beach, nice to chat with. Cheryl is tending the bar at the Palm Grill – used to do the swim up bar and Ramone is working the OP bar Would like to hear your comments on the OP finished product if you go J&B
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Re: Sonesta Ocean Point
[Re: kim]
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06/02/2015 01:02 PM
06/02/2015 01:02 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,761 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Sorry you lost out on the good price. Are you still not going to rent a car, at Cupecoy Beach Club?
Carol Hill
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Re: Sonesta Ocean Point
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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06/02/2015 01:13 PM
06/02/2015 01:13 PM
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Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,687 Newtown, CT
kim
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not sure, Mullet is our favorite beach, so easy walk, the unit is ocean front, and they have a little pool bar there plus many dining options across the street, may wing it, buses stop right outside for the AUC, so who knows!!!
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Re: Sonesta Ocean Point
[Re: kim]
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06/02/2015 01:51 PM
06/02/2015 01:51 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,761 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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I don't like walking after night, even short distances. It will be a different trip for you, but fun, I'm sure.
Carol Hill
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