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royal palm beach 2021
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02/09/2021 08:25 PM
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hello can anyone post pictures of the new renovated Royal Palm Beach resort thank you in advance
Last edited by Carol_Hill; 02/09/2021 08:30 PM.
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/09/2021 08:35 PM
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Hi. The name of the resort is Royal Palm, singular, so I have changed your title to say that.
I have seen some pictures online of RP and they are underwhelming, to me. White appliances, and very plain furniture and furnishings. I think if you go to the RP website, there should be pictures. It's a shame what Diamond has done to Royal Palm, downgrading the facilities and simultaneously raising the AMF through the roof.
Carol Hill
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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02/10/2021 10:07 AM
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Scubaman--I know that you have to support Diamond, regardless of what they do, but I have seen MANY comments from other 'owners' that echo mine.
boucharda--that's technically illegal under Sint Maarten law, I believe. The beach is public.
Carol Hill
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 11:42 AM
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Yes, even more tough to get to SXM from Canada, versus the US. Hopefully you can make it later in the year.
Carol Hill
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 03:38 PM
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I've got no pony in this race but I've been told by owners, both timeshare owners and whole owners, the remodeled property as it's been redone is not of the quality they originally purchased and they are very disappointed. In some cases, changes were made whereby the units are much less than the owners once had. I think Scuba is correct regarding stainless steel as opposed to white appliances, particularly in a sea air location, so I get that, but in general my friends feel the units are not what they originally purchased and for the common charges they pay, they are in fact, very disappointed in their redone units.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 05:28 PM
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As a time share owner myself, I looked at the pictures...and think the remodel of Royal Palm has never looked better. May not be the most luxurious kitchens and furniture, but the wood cabinests....the granite countertops....the FULL SIZE refrigerators and ranges, the microwave hoods all look pretty good.to me...and would be very happy to stay there if it wasn't for my ownership at LaPlage. Timeshare resorts ARE NOT THE RITZ!!! Clean, up do date, good staff and amenities is what most are looking for. Surely you will not get LaSamanna or Ritz living and accomodations, without paying LaSamana and Ritz pricing. I bet well over ninetyfive percent of the people that trade into their, and the owners that had aging, tired accomodations will be thrilled to see their ''new home''. Even people that are using it as a hotel, would be happy to get such nice things. And...the view speaks for itself.
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 06:11 PM
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Looks dated already, but as stated tough to tell by the pictures. I would note I don't think any of the timeshares have really done a great job in a remodel or updating.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 06:54 PM
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Those amenities you mention were ALL there prior to the remodel. I have read of multiple complaints regarding the cabinets and depth of some of the storage.
J.D.
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 08:35 PM
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Clifftops--because he supports them regardless of what they do, like not reopening the resort for 3.5 YEARS post Irma, meanwhile charging by far the highest AMF of any t/s resort in SXM. And I did post a link to the pictures.
Carol Hill
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/10/2021 08:41 PM
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/11/2021 06:10 AM
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CLIFFTOPS...while I did not post any pictures, I was contributing to a conversation about Royal Palm. I know several timeshare owners and also a couple of whole owners there and have stayed there probably 20 or so times over the past 25+ years. From the standard 2 bedroom unit a 6th floor penthouse unit so I think I can speak with some authority with regard to Royal Palm. Over that timespan there has been at least 2 and I think 3 (or more) timeshare management companies.
It has the potential to be one of the very nicest resorts on the island. Between the lengthy rebuild (less than 12 months can be blamed on Covid, the rest is ALL on Diamond Resorts), the total mismanagement of the pool bar, restaurant, lounge and many other shortcomings, it leaves a lot to be desired. Considering the higher than most maintenance fees, one would expect things to be almost perfect. I would not have any problem staying there again but I also know what to expect and what not to expect.
I am not a timeshare owner nor would I ever see that being the case. I am glad others make the choice to own as that has provided me MANY opportunities to rent from them. Many times the rental is very near the maintenance fee and I am not locked into a particular week nor do I have the initial cash outlay.
Not everyone is happy with Royal Palm or Flamingo but then many are. All one has to do is read some associated social media sites pertaining to these properties and one will find a lot of disgusted people who are simply walking away from their timeshare.
J.D.
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/11/2021 04:13 PM
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And if one is NOT a member of Berger's facebook group, they can not view the pictures. Private/closed group.
J.D.
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Re: royal palm beach 2021
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02/11/2021 08:42 PM
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This is the same guy that took a cup of coffee back and demanded a refund or he would use his power to hurt the business? I am laughing.........that people follow him.
I prefer the Isle seat
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