Upon approaching the hotel in the hipper 'newer' areas of town, one parks in the back lot and it is greeted by an airstream trailer with a happy helpful person who checks you in and gives you a physical key. This key is sacred. We loved our entire stay and looking forward to that great bedding that comforts us 'like an old yet familiar coat'. It's a calm and well designed space to reset and restore and read and refresh with libations. If one doesn't sleep in until noon, breakfast is served from 7 AM to 10 am and Lost Property Palm Springs hosts a mixed variety of baked goods like Croissants and Scones the size of a human skull. We love and have supported the Lost Property in Hollywood where we live and the talented people of Mixology work at the Lost Property Palm Springs and while this opens at 5 one can absolutely day into night drink here. The continuing culture that Rhino Williams has created is fun and well balanced environment brimming with the authenticity of festivity and tranquil turquoise. Lark On, wonderful Skylark! Lark On! read more

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I love mid-century style. The Skylark oozed style from the check-in at the airstream "front desk", to the bacon, eggs and home fries for the complimentary breakfast. There are only 28 rooms so it was delightfully under capacity for our August stay. The location is ideal right at the west end of Palm Canyon Drive. Close to the airport and close to the tramway. In season there is a high-end restaurant and bar on site. The pool area is delightful, clean, comfortable lounges, 4 cabanas the spa is powerful and hot. There are numerous tall palm trees circling the property. Scott, who checked us in, was friendly and very informative. The towels for the pool were thick and soft. We had a wonderful stay and we are already talking about another stay this fall. Again, shout out to Scott who really set the tone for the Skylark. It exceeded expectations in every respect. read more

The Skylark - Skylark pool area! DELUXE! - Hotels Near Me - Palm Springs, California

My second stay at the Skylark! The construction is done. The murals are adorable. The pool and cabanas are charming. There is a filtered water filing station. The beds are hands down mushy clouds my dreams are made of. The pool is open 24 hrs. Thisis Def my new go to in Palm Springs. read more

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You never really know what to expect from online reviews, but the Skylark exceeded all expectations. The rooms were large and stylish, the pool was lovely, the breakfast was generous, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. This has definitely become my new go to value destination in Palm Springs. read more

Hotels in Palm Springs are expensive!!! Fortunately the Skylark is one of the more slightly more affordable ones, most recently $450 total for 2 nights. I believe its finishing up a major remodeling. Despite being a 70 year old building, it looks mostly new with that cool vintage mid century modern style. I might stay here again someday. PROS: -Vintage Mid Century Modern that just feels so freaking cool. -Large, clean, spacious room with MCM furniture and decor. -Comfy supportive king sized bed. -Fridge, coffee/tea maker, robes, microwave, LCD TV -Pool & Hot Tub open 24/7...though that could be bad thing. -Free Breakfast! I had no idea! Had waffles, egg fritata, crispy bacon, cereal, fruits, coffee...this will save you at least $20/day from eating out. Orange juice too...bring your own Champagne? -One of the cheaper hotels in pricy Palm Springs. -Free Parking -Friendly staff CONS: -It's an older outdoor hotel, so more noise comes through the door and ceiling if you're on the bottom floor. Earplugs are offered :) -Bathroom shower is vintage, in a bad way: a small standup stall, that still needs some remodeling, including patching a hole. -Not much in walking distance. Especially on a hot sunny day! But it should only cost $7-10 to Uber/Lyft to downtown. read more

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This hotel saved my butt last minute! I had a cancelled flight that brought me into the area a day early and i didn't have anywhere to squat - this hotel has fantastic reviews so i gave it a shot and it lived up! The pool smells so clean, the rooms are spotless and the staff are so kind. I am pleasantly relieved at how soft the bed is, how cute the breakfast area is too. I would definitely recommend them! read more

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A great hotel choice in the little Italy section of Palm Springs. This laid back approach of excellent service, mindful housekeeping , clean and well decoyed rooms that were spacious and welcoming. Close to walls to the mid century part of palms springs and walkable to downtown for many. This is a new charming renovated place worth a look, with a great restaurant attached. read more

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A 1950's motel recently remodeled (some parts still under construction, the Skylark has the pros-and-cons of being a vintage motel. The pros: It's scrupulously clean--inside and out. My room was spotless, the linens and towels were excellent. I couldn't ask for a cleaner room. The staff is uniformly nice and helpful. The BEDS were very COMFORTABLE. The hotel was QUIET. The included BREAKFAST was delicious--lots of crisp bacon, an egg frittata, cereal, yogurt, toast and bagels. The cons: It's under construction (though I heard no construction noise over the weekend). It's basically an old motel, so the bathroom, while spotlessly clean, could have used work on the shower (though there was plenty of water pressure and hot water. The blackout curtains don't overlap, so it can feel as if they're not completely closed. Since the walkway is right outside the window, that can feel like a privacy issue. I'd suggest they add blinds behind the curtains. Bottom Line: Would I stay there again? Yes! read more

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They weren't open when I wanted to go there so that was a drag. I realize we were kind of early but we do live in a resort town! A guy working there was really nice about it and helped us find another place to go! read more

This hotel is awesome! We stayed here in November 2023 before the restaurant/bar was fully open and knew we wanted to stay here again this year for Palm Springs Pride. The hotel is modern, the rooms were spacious, the pool and hot tub are well maintained (and I think the pool is heated), and the drinks and food were delicious. Special shoutout to Rhino (and the rest of the staff at the cafe/bar) who took care of our group all weekend! It's in a great location and not too far from downtown Palm Springs (about a 20-25min walk). It's on the main pride parade route so it was cool being able to see it up close! Definitely check it out next time you're in Palm Springs! read more

We were in Palm Springs for pride weekend (unexpectedly) and it was challenging to find a place to stay. This was one of the few options close enough to the main strip, so we book it sight unseen. I must admit that when we pulled up to this property I was a bit concerned. It looks like a sad, dilapidated old motel, but once you walk into the main space, it is clean, quiet, and has a nice pool and hot tub. The rooms were pretty basic, but newly renovated and offered what we needed. The whole place is under a huge renovation and I'm sure it will be really nice once it's completed. The staff were friendly and they served a free breakfast in the morning, which was a plus. I would stay here again. read more

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My second stay at Skylark in the past year - only gets better and looking forward to staying for the third time in August 2023. Realize they are refreshing their front entrance, so that is exciting and as a guest the renovations were barely noticeable and not intrusive. I really love this hotel for all the reasons other 5-star reviews have mentioned, so here is my succinct summary: 1. Get a deluxe room, a small upcharge but very nice and worth the nominal increase, 2. Hot tub always on / always hot (my experience is often a hotel hot tub is down for maintenance or the temperature is set low to reduce energy costs), not at Skylark - it is wonderful. 3. Breakfast / coffee set up - just what you need before starting your day. 4. Pool - Immaculate, clean, plenty of NEW pool towels, new chairs / and brand-new umbrellas. It is clear the management is not stepping over dollars to pick up pennies at the expense of guests. Finally, communications via text with Steve, as I was arriving later than normal - were fantastic and welcoming. Thank you Skylark hotel, and see you soon. read more

The Skylark - Love this hotel! - Hotels Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Great hotel for the cost, but the rooms need some TLC. The pool area has a great vibe and plenty of lounges. Ice machine and water dispenser located near the pool to keep you hydrated during hot days. The hosted breakfast is very nice and plenty of options. Staff is friendly and helpful. I enjoy the BYOB rules on drinks at the pool area. The pool also has an amazing view of the moutians. The grounds are very well kept, which makes me think the rooms would have similar upkeep. Unfortunately the rooms are a bit run down and need paint, revamp and better constructed beds and furniture. The beds look like they are going to far apart. The bathroom and showers have paint falling off. The AC units are dated, along with the furniture. I would recommend this hotel, but with a warning that the rooms are rough. read more

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I loved staying at the Skylark! The rooms are spacious and comfortable. I did not hear noise from other rooms. No tv noise. The atmosphere is fabulous Southern California. The new Lost Property restaurant is a super asset. A well-selected menu of well-prepared and delicious items. The office staff is responsive to getting any problems resolved. Because the Skylark is older, there can be some maintenance needs. They were taken care of and did not detract from our enjoyment of our stay. read more

Skylark is an awesome little boutique hotel that is super close to downtown Palm Springs. Driving is literally ten minutes or less, there's plenty of street parking if you can't fit into the tiny parking lot in the back of the hotel. The complimentary breakfast is much better than I expected, there are waffles on weekends. Everything is to go with pandemic going on but I felt very safe and you can eat outside by the pool. The pool and hot tub were well maintained. You have to ask the front desk for pool towels. There is a microwave you can use in their office. Minor downside is that you have to pay a "resort" fee which I am not sure what it really covers. It's $25 per day. And the showers leave something to be desired as the shower head is not adjustable so it's just a strong spray of water hitting the wall and not really on you. Plus it's very dark and cramped in the shower but it gets the job done. read more

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I wanted a quiet smaller place near downtown and The Skylark was perfect! Room was large and clean, the onsite bar and restaurant were good and the stay includes a very nice breakfast. Scott was super helpful the entire weekend too. I will definitely stay here again. read more

We loved the place, the vibes, the people, the location, the pool, the delicious breakfast and the restaurant. We know PS very well and from now on Skylark is the place for us. read more

I was stuck in Palm Springs for some medical stuff and booked this hotel for one night. Firstly, it is undergoing renovations and there is no sign posting. It was almost impossible to find and when it did eventually find somewhere to check in, the poor woman was practically in a closet!! I couldn't even believe that they were open. Having said that, my room had been renovated and was clean and pleasant on a nice Palm Springs mid century modern vibe. Do that was a nice surprise. But - the doors are flimsy and cheap and the locks are feeble to say the least. All the money spent on dance renovations is wasted if your infrastructure is unsound and your guests don't feel safe. I was going to skip the offered breakfast but the dining room was clean and airy so I grabbed a coffee and a bagel but there were eggs and bacon on offer too. But, you have a hell of a nerve charging a $28 "resort fee" for what is essentially a construction site. The Marriott you ain't. TLDR: It's going to nice in a few months but right now it's a scary hodgepodge. read more

Super cute little hotel. Very Palm Springs vibe in terms of decor. The staff all around were amazingly help and friendly. The attached restaurant has a great feel and, again, friendly staff and ownership. Highly recommend! read more

Skylark is still my go-to hidden gem of Palm Springs. Pull up in front to check in and once you get on the other side of the doors you'll see their beautiful little oasis. This is a boutique hotel with about 40 rooms. They have a fire pit that they light at night, jacuzzi, and my personal favorite, the 24 hour heated pool. Where else can you find that?! They play chill music over the speakers out by the pool and enforce quiet hours overnight. This hotel is located on the main drag as you're driving into Palm Springs. Continue down the same street for just a few minutes drive or about a 20-25 minute walk and you'll end up at the main downtown area filled with shops and restaurants. It's all very accessible and there's also a shuttle that stops right outside and will take you downtown. The rooms are pretty basic but very comfortable. You'll have a mini fridge and sink area with a microwave in the room in case you want to have snacks or make drinks. The sink and shower in the bathroom are tiny but get the job done. They serve complimentary breakfast in the morning until 10am. Currently due to COVID regulations they prepare a wonderful hot meal and have employees serve it to you. During our stay we had a veggie frittata, bacon, waffles, yogurt with granola, and fresh fruit. For the super affordable price, I really think you get it all here. read more

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Though it's a nice, retro property there are a few things bothersome for this visitor: The techno music in the pool area plays until 9:00 pm and the sound permeates the room and even with the TV volume turned up the music could still be heard; next there was no hot water in the bathroom sink; last - the light on the night stand sits low and not bright enough to read a book with without leaning down with the book under the light. Fortunately the bed was comfortable and I was only there one night. read more

It's just a really little sweet little place to stay and there is nice restaurant on property and soon there will be a bar. Scott at the front desk (and all the staff) were amazing and made us feel so comfortable and welcome. I liked being in the Movie Colony area. When we were there it wasn't full so it was wonderful to have an almost empty pool. I am concerned that the bar might make it too loud for people staying there if it's open too late... especially the rooms above the bar. I would not call it luxurious, I would call it quaint and clean. read more

Definitely would come again it's affordable, has clean spacious rooms, & staff was super helpful and friendly. Atmosphere is super chill as well as relaxing. It's also close to downtown Palm Springs. Didn't try the bar or the food ;( but the pool is 24/7 and they have bikes you can ride just let the staff know you're going to use them. definitely recommend! read more

We stayed at this cute hotel the night before thanksgiving because we were in town visiting family. I remember staying at the property many years ago, but it's been renovated and still in the process of being renovated. The new renovations look awesome and I love that they've kept a classic vintage Palm Springs vibe! Our one night stay was great and we really enjoyed the beautiful Mountain View's and the relaxing pool. They also had a great continental breakfast too. The staff was so sweet and the gentleman that checked me in was awesome! We'll be back for a longer stay next time. read more

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LOVE this hotel and the mid century modern decor and the customer service I received. This is the cutest place, great price, great location Lynda at check in was amazing, cannot say enough nice things about her and the service she gave. It's very appreciated. I regret booking a "fancier" hotel my first night here, this place is 190% better and my favorite style and the complimentary breakfast was amazing and the staff equally amazing who were working the breakfast. Anna and Constantino were SO great. Absolutely love this place, the vibe, the decor and the amazing service and the location is great too. read more

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We ended up at the Skylark because we found out that the original hotel we were to stay at had closed without informing us. We were SO happy that we stumbled upon the Skylark Hotel. The rooms have been renovated with a little Mid-Century Palm Springs vibe. The bed was super comfortable. The property is well maintained and the staff was professional and kind. We will definitely return to the Skylark. This will be one of our Go To places from now on! read more

The staff is incredibly accommodating and the hotel really puts you in the Palm Springs mood. Loved our experience.

Loved staying here, especially needing to leave LA in a hurry. Comfort built around simple leisure, genuine hospitality, easy access and convenience, outdoor spaces and well maintained pool, and a fantastic restaurant. The cost reflects ethical standards at a time when we so need to be mindfully in community! thank you Skylark. read more

We had a nice stay at the Skylark. The people who work there are so kind and really go the extra mile. The pool area, in the center of the property, is adorable. The restaurant was great looking and our breakfast was delicious. It's great the Skylark has parking and we walked almost everywhere we wanted to go. Our room and bathroom were tired but everything was clean and the bed was great. Thank you Skylark! read more

Boutique? I think not! Well, its been a month and I still have not heard from management regarding my stay, therefore I am moving forward with my review. This hotels website boasts a modern twist on a California 50's classic, Skylark Hotel offers 28 uniquely styled rooms meticulously restored to the character of the mid-century era. My room was far less than meticulously restored, even for the 50's. The hotel is isolated and secluded which is a good and bad thing, the bad is if you aren't careful you'll drive right by and miss the place; another negative is that because the hotel is not visible beyond its secluded perimeter as such at once behind the curtain its not as glamorous as they would lead you to believe. One could find the positive in that unless you are a guest you aren't able to simply wander in; another good is that it does offer privacy and seclusion. Check-in was fairly simple however, they place a hold on your card that is far greater than what the room or weekend stay would be, somewhere upwards of $300 hold which for what you're getting is absurd. Not a big deal, however, in the sake of transparency this should be disclosed upfront or at time of booking, etc. Hotel WiFi is slow and spotty at best, you're far better off using a personal hotspot. The technology in the hotel is severely lacking in the sense you are transported back into the 50's there are no USB connections anywhere and there are barely any outlets to plug anything into should you need to charge a laptop or cellphone. AC units are either window or wall units and barely can keep the room cool with the Palm Springs heat; at least in my room. The TV's while LCD are small 32 inches at best and if you are one to want to watch TV from the bed, well you're not going to see much. My office computer has two 27 inch monitors. The rooms are all physical key, typical of hotels of the time, therefore its authentic, so be mindful not to lose your key, there's a $50 lost key charge and a $250 door service fee if you need them to come let you in your room after hours as the front desk is not manned 24 hours. The hotel lacks sufficient parking, thus if you can't find a spot in the tiny parking lot you're forced to park on the street. Luckily it was upward of 100 degrees as the hotel shower had difficulty generating hot water, and had little to no pressure. Speaking of the shower, the shower head in my room had so much threading tape on the shower head, however, that still wasn't sufficient in stopping the leak so the water sprayed pretty much everywhere else except on your body, if that wasn't bad enough the calcium buildup in the spray nozzles diverted water away from you rendering the shower pretty much useless. Clearly you can tell someone recently left the room before my check-in as there was the remainder of the body wash from the previous guest rather than providing a new body wash and shampoo. Luckily I travel with my own. Touching back on that water pressure, the toilets had little, even going number one you had to hold the handle or flush multiple times. The railing leading to the upstairs rooms along the staircase and balconies was sketch at best as the bolts are all coming out, one wrong lean and you're going over. The stairs on said staircase are in disrepair, a nail went through my sandal and into my the bottom of my foot. The have plywood onto of the stairs rather than repairing the stairs. As this is not treated, it has become weather worn and such a severe trip hazard. Other hazards are broken tiles in the shower, therefore I had to shower with sandals on, filters in the AC units were not changed thus if you're prone to allergies as I am, you may or may not experience difficulty in breathing whilst trying to run the AC. There was a catalyst of other issues with my stay and this room, however, rather than continuing with the many downfalls of this hotel which would turn this review into a novel I will conclude with the following. This would be less than a two star, however, Lenali was by far the most pleasant and helpful associate at the hotel. She truly cares about the guest and their experience, however isn't empowered to provide a solution in most cases and if forced to refer you to the GM of which does not respond to messages. I'd like to point out another individual who displayed good guest service, I can't recall his name, however, I believe he was a cook or responsible for the continental breakfast. He was very pleasant. I am unsure how this hotel has received the 2021 Traveler's Choice Award unless reviewers stayed at a completely different hotel, had blinders on while here or were completely delusional from the intense Palm Springs heat. While customer service is an important part of any hotel stay and Lenali's customer service is stellar, it unfortunately doesn't negate the condition of the hotel room or the hotels inability to provide a solution due to the many issues encountered read more

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i really liked this place. Very clean! love the light colors and the pool area is so cute and I have to come back in warmer weather! we also had a disability issue and they were beyond accommodating! Thank You Skylark!! read more

I've been driving cross country staying one night; two nights; maybe a maximum of four nights; at a hotel, before moving on and going somewhere else. At this point I think I'm a pretty good judge what hotels are good what hotels are bad and what hotels need work. The Skylark is a hotel that definitely does not need work. This is a good hotel- scratch that- a great hotel and a great place to stay if you're in Palm Springs. I drove from Connecticut across the country. I spent time in Colorado, drove further to the West Coast to spend time in SoCal and now it's time for me to return to the East Coast. I didn't intend to be in Palm Springs but I found myself here. I was a little tired and decided to spend the night. Of all the hotels that I looked at, it seemed like the Skylark offered the best reviews at the lowest price and usually when a hotel has really good reviews and the price isn't extreme, I tend to latch onto those hotels. The The Skylark is an old 1950 style motor lodge. It's definitely been renovated. It does show some signs of being old however the renovations seem to keep the hotel fresh. My room was very large, the bed was very comfortable, the AC blew cold and when you're in the desert and it's gonna be over 100° every day you're gonna wanna place where you can cool off- you're gonna wanna place that has cold AC- you're gonna wanna place as a comfy bed. The water in the shower did not get as cold I would've liked however I am in the desert and I can forgive that. There were no USB ports to charge my devices and that is one negative that I could find. Another negative might be that the bathrooms were a little on the small side. The toilet was definitely on the lower to the ground. I'm a bigger guy so when I have a smaller toilet that could be a sign for trouble. However the small toilet did not really give me any trouble. It had a single single person shower the water didn't get as cold as I would've liked for being in the desert but as I've said I can forgive that as well. The hotel came with the pool and the pool was great to cool me off at night. One thing that's really cool about the pool here versus other hotels that this pool's open 24 hours. So now no matter what time of day or night it is if I have the urge to get wet I can just hop in the pool I don't have to worry about the pool being open from X hour to why hour because the pool is just always open. I was safe. There weren't any bedbugs. My car didn't get broken into, it was secure. The front desk was friendly and overall I want to give the Skylark hotel in Palm Springs A+ or a five star review. It's a great place to stay. It wasn't expensive. And when I say it wasn't expensive, that means it was under $200 a night. This is a great place to stay if you're looking for a safe good friendly hotel in Palm Springs doesn't break the bank, that has cold blowing AC, a comfortable bed and a pool to cool off in. read more

The Skylark - Its 110F outside, and the pool was great to cool off in! - Hotels Near Me - Palm Springs, California

4.5/5 my girlfriend and I stayed here for two nights on vacation. The pool area was GORGEOUS: clean with a beautiful view. We also loved the music playing around the pool. Airstream checkin area was so cute and the staff were very nice. It was really quiet and serene even though there were many guests. The cons: rooms had comfy beds but were very outdated with bad art. The showers didn't have showerheads and the tile was coming off. Definitely can spring for some new room decor All in all, we would come back read more

This was such a fun place to stay during Palm Springs Pride. The management is so welcoming and accommodating. This was a last-minute booking, so I wasn't really expecting much - but the room was clean, serviceable, and had a great view of the San Jacinto mountains. The shower is a teensy bit small and dated, but what are you expecting? It's a renovated motel in Palm Springs, the mid-century vibe is what you go there for. The pool is open 24 hours, it's heated, and clean. The airstream trailer check-in is adorable, the free bikes you can rent are fun. Go here if you're looking for a low maintenance, fun, welcoming place to stay with your LGBTQ+ friends in PS. read more

Was a cute little place but it wasn't what I was expecting. The place was under construction the whole time , so while we're trying to relax by the pool there was drilling pounding , rocks being poured it was anything but relaxing, the bathroom was ok accept the shower felt really out dated and needs a remodel , the whole time I felt a little sick being here I guess trying to save a little money wasn't worth it read more

Had a great stay thanks to Scott ! He is amazing ask for him if you need anything :) I recommend paying for the upgraded rooms . Close to everything would stay again . Breakfast was amazing pool was cool and refreshing! Hot tub was great at night read more

The Skylark - The pool/ lounge area - Hotels Near Me - Palm Springs, California

This place is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed out time here. The staff was very accommodating, and it made check in and check out a pleasure. The pool was delightful, and the hot tub inviting. Its definitely a boutique hotel. The breakfast was on point, and very well thought out. In summary, we will definitely stay here again. read more

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Everything was good. Especially breakfast, people are very nice and breakfast was amazing, thank you guys for everything.

Second visit here. Although the motel is ok we had a bad experience upon checkout that will probably not have us returning for another stay. My friend accidentally left two travel bags filled with clothes, makeup, hair products and some food items in the room. After arriving home and noticing the bags had been left behind, she called the hotel and the girl who answered the phone just quickly responded that nothing had been turned in without even bothering to check, just a quick, "No, nothing's here. Bye." When we left there were only about 4 other cars in the parking lot so it's not like they were busy and overwhelmed with guests. So, either the housekeeping staff just threw the items away as quickly as possible, kept the items for themselves or the front desk girl was too lazy to even check if anything had been turned in. Either option puts a negative spin on the Skylark. There are a lot of nice places to stay in Palm Springs so we'll probably look at some other places next time. Too bad. read more

- jank outlets at least one that doesn't work - embarrassing tv setup that includes two remotes - charging $25/ a night for resort fee that includes wifi (2 MBPS, seriously) and parking (behind the building, shady, inconvenient) and then applying an additional TAX on top of that (room + tax + resort fee right? WTF) - Uncomfortable worn out bed - Tiny bathroom, literally no space for toiletries The pool area is sweet and the breakfast guy is great. Otherwise this place is a dump and I feel robbed. Two stars. Oh I forgot, we were in Room #11. You can hear traffic on the main drag allllll night. It reminded me of the train station scene in the Blues Brothers. read more