I used to travel to this location all the time and loved it. It is very sad to hear about the state of the Harbor Beach Marriott. I haven't been there in a few years (more than 5 now). But it used to be one of my favorite Marriott resorts anywhere.

I will add a point about the Hollywood Beach Marriott. It is one of the very, very few beachfront properties with a CL. So as a Marriott Gold you will get access during your stay. But as worldspan states, it isn't really a "resort" property. The pool is about as small as possible. And there really isn't much in the way of "resort" amenities. But if you want to be right on the beach with great views of the ocean AND have free breakfast/snacks then this is one of the few Marriott's that will fit that bill. Back in the day when I used to travel to the area, I would regularly be upgraded to an oceanfront room which was very nice, though I was a Plat during those stays. But if they aren't too crowded, I would think you would have a decent chance at an oceanfront upgrade as well.