Not Quite What it Seems
Written: Apr 18 '05 (Updated Apr 22 '05)
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Pros: It's the nicest resort in the area. The Tiki Bar and dock are the highlights.
Cons: The hotel grounds and staff were not up-to-par for $500 a night.
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| nic_flaven's Full Review: Cheeca Lodge |
My husband and I spent three nights at The Cheeca Lodge on Islamorada Key. Overall it was a pleasant mini vacation but we did experience some 'irritants', such as: We were charged for mini bar items that we did not use (so check your bill, they did remove them). We walked out of the fine dining restaurant after waiting 15 minutes to be greeted by our waiter. Lots of children and corporate events. We and other guest were disappointed with the grounds and service for $500 a night. The spa is lackluster. Also the brochure photos are inaccurate - there's no teak beach furniture, it's plastic and uncomfortable. The $39 a day amenity charge is worth it if you use the beach. The grounds keepers were running loud lawn equipment while people were trying to relax on the beach. Our room was small but nice, the view of the tennis courts and crappy waterfall was distracting. We have stayed at other 4 and 5 star hotels and feel that Cheeca is over-priced, we were under whelmed, although we enjoyed the Tiki bar. I recommend The Sanctuary in S.C. for a long weekend get away.
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