First off, the people dropping 1-star reviews on this place are probably the high-maintenance crowd…read morewho drove down from NY or DC expecting a luxury high-rise and never bothered to do five minutes of research beforehand. This resort is pure mom-and-pop energy. Not some polished corporate chain with cucumber water in the lobby. It's been part of OC since the 1950s and it feels like one of those places where families vacationed as kids, then came back years later with their own kids, and the cycle just keeps going. The whole place runs on nostalgia, tradition, and "remember when?" stories. Everything here is functional and clean but you absolutely get what you pay for. If you're expecting modern luxury, quartz countertops, and Instagram-core aesthetics, head to condo row in north OC and prepare to pay at least 50% more. We stayed here in early May 2026. The outdoor pool was still closed for the season but every other amenity was up and running. One nice perk: all amenities are free for guests. There are signs everywhere saying wristbands are required, although at the indoor pool that rule seemed to be enforced with the intensity of a mall security guard on break. Nobody in our group had wristbands on and half the pool crowd didn't either. Even in early May, the indoor pool was pretty lively without feeling chaotic. While we didn't fully take advantage of it, the pool bar specials were honestly kind of absurd in the best way possible. They had around a dozen beer options (everything from basic to craft) for like $2-$3 each. No exaggeration on that. Not one beer was more than $3. Crushes, cocktails, jello shots, and other drinks were all priced shockingly reasonably too. If you're traveling with a big group, you could easily dedicate an entire day to staying on the property and still spend less than you would almost anywhere else in town. My 8-year-old loved the mini golf course. Is it a little worn down compared to some of the flashy courses nearby? Sure. But it's free, and free mini golf automatically gains at least two stars in my book. They also show two family-friendly movies every evening around 6 PM and 8 PM with complimentary popcorn, which is a nice touch. The arcade had maybe 6-12 games total: skeeball, crane games, Mortal Kombat, a racing game or two, and a handful of random classics. Games do not take quarters and you have to purchase a game card. Honestly, the arcade can be skipped but you walk past it going to the indoor pool. If you want to play arcades, go to the inlet and hit up Playland or Sportland. There's also a small outdoor playground that should easily satisfy kids 10 and under. We stayed in the Pennsylvania building on the second floor. The room itself was comfortable. The shower pressure was a little weak, but perfectly usable. One underrated plus is the sink is outside the bathroom. The room had a microfridge, two queen beds, basic cable, solid AC, and comfortable mattresses. The biggest downside is definitely the thin walls. Sound travels. A lot. Thankfully, most guests were families, so it never felt rowdy in a BAD way. You will hear laughter, small kids yelling, doors shutting, etc. And because it's a family resort with thin walls, some parents seemed to operate under the philosophy of "vacation bedtime is optional" and throw any self-awareness out the window. On Saturday night, there were kids sprinting around the hallways at 11:30 PM while parents yelled at them from somewhere in the parking lot like they were trying to coach a youth soccer practice from three fields away. Zero awareness that other families, likely with small kids, might actually be asleep. Thankfully, we brought a white noise machine, so it wasn't a huge issue for us. But I could definitely see peak summer weekends getting a little chaotic. That said, this may also just come down to my mindset. Even though we live here, if we ever need a quick few-night escape from our house again, we'd probably come back. The value is really hard to beat.

We recently stayed here for a family vacation, and while we did enjoy some aspects of the property,…read moreour overall experience was disappointing--especially considering the high summer rates. The room itself was not what was advertised in the photos. It felt very outdated, with rust on several light fixture. We also found ants coming and going near the area where we stored our luggage. The beds were extremely worn out and uncomfortable, sinking in the middle when you laid down. Our room also included a pull-out sofa, but the mattress was badly stained and clearly needed to be replaced. There were also a few small details that made the stay less convenient. Our room didn't include any notepad or pen, which many hotels provide. I actually wanted to leave a note for housekeeping because a blanket that had been taken to be washed was never returned, but I had nothing to write with. The pools were definitely one of the highlights for our kids. However, I didn't understand why everyone was required to exit the indoor pool at scheduled times for a mandatory 10-minute break. There was no explanation given, so it left many guests wondering whether it was for the lifeguards or the pool equipment. Communication around the resort also needs improvement. The welcome packet we received at check-in instructed guests to pick up mini golf clubs at the front desk. When we followed those instructions, the staff questioned why we were there and told us the newsletter was outdated and that we should have gone to the pool instead. It was frustrating to receive incorrect information from the materials provided by the hotel. Another disappointment was the food amenities. There are signs throughout the property advertising ice cream at the pools, so I had been telling my kids we'd get some during our stay. To our surprise, there wasn't any ice cream available anywhere on the property. The indoor pool concession stand was also closed the entire time we were there, so there were no drinks or snacks available. We also had an issue with the on-site restaurant. I understand it's operated by a separate company, but they forgot several items from our order and had us return to pick them up instead of delivering the missing items to our room. The most confusing part of our stay happened on our checkout day. Checkout is at 11:00 a.m., and around 10:00 a.m. I had a "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging on our door. Someone knocked anyway, and it turned out to be an employee from the pizza restaurant wearing his work shirt. He asked if we were leaving that day. I replied yes and asked, "Don't we have until 11:00?" He responded, "Um... yes, I think so," and that was the end of the conversation. I had no missed calls on my cell phone or the room phone, and I've never experienced a hotel sending a restaurant employee to knock on a guest's door on checkout morning. It was confusing and felt unnecessary. Overall, the property has potential, and the pools were enjoyable for the kids. If you can book it at a very reasonable price, it may be worth considering. However, at the premium prices charged during the summer season, I don't feel the accommodations, amenities, or overall experience justified the cost, and I personally would choose to stay elsewhere.