Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection by Hilton {US-FL}
Aug 28, 2015, 4:01 pm
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Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection by Hilton {US-FL}
Anyone have any experiences at this hotel? Curious how they treat Diamond guests? Considering for a family trip in November.
Aug 28, 2015, 4:53 pm
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Aug 30, 2015, 7:09 am
#3
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This is a fantastic choice for Boca Raton.
We were upgraded to a suite, without asking.
suites and rooms are nice and modern.
The only downside is the resort fee of $22.00.
It does however give you two free drinks in their bar daily.. but most of the other benefits it includes are pretty useless... but now at least it includes the beach chairs, they were extra charged before.
The breakfast offering is rather poor and very very limited. Almost nothing is included. Think the only free offering is a croissant and some coffee. . . but that's it.. all the rest comes with an extra charge.
They also offer a free shuttle for up to 3 miles from the hotel.
There is some noise from the bridge if staying at the ocean view side..
Parking is cheap at $10/day for valet and self park (no price difference)...
But all in all the hotel really does a good job and does care about the guests.
We were upgraded to a suite, without asking.
suites and rooms are nice and modern.
The only downside is the resort fee of $22.00.
It does however give you two free drinks in their bar daily.. but most of the other benefits it includes are pretty useless... but now at least it includes the beach chairs, they were extra charged before.
The breakfast offering is rather poor and very very limited. Almost nothing is included. Think the only free offering is a croissant and some coffee. . . but that's it.. all the rest comes with an extra charge.
They also offer a free shuttle for up to 3 miles from the hotel.
There is some noise from the bridge if staying at the ocean view side..
Parking is cheap at $10/day for valet and self park (no price difference)...
But all in all the hotel really does a good job and does care about the guests.
Aug 31, 2015, 5:46 pm
#4
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Also consider the Boca Raton Resort and Boca Beach Club. The Waterstone basically faces the Beach Club. It's going to be a bit more upmarket with a price to go along with it, but the activities, dining, and all that jazz will be far greater at the Boca Resort. In november, you might run into some deals as well.
Sep 1, 2015, 11:54 pm
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I called the hotel and they told me the resort fee was waived on award stays, so that's good news.
Not good to hear about the breakfast offerings, or lack of.
We considered the Boca Beach Club, but was considerably more points and the parking/resort fees were quite high. While i'm sure it's very nice, looking for the best value for this stay.
Not good to hear about the breakfast offerings, or lack of.
We considered the Boca Beach Club, but was considerably more points and the parking/resort fees were quite high. While i'm sure it's very nice, looking for the best value for this stay.
Nov 17, 2015, 3:15 pm
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Just finished a two night reward stay with my family at this property. I'd highly recommend it, we were very pleased with our stay. As a Diamond, we were upgraded to a suite (had to ask, but we got it). Breakfast was in the restaurant with a continental offering at no cost or a small $4 upgrade to any other breakfast menu item ($6 for steak and eggs). The electric cart shuttle to the beach was very convenient, they even had beach toys for the kids to use. Resort fee was waived for points stay, but parking was $10 per night...a reasonable charge. The suite was clean and spacious with a great view.
Nov 19, 2018, 11:50 pm
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Just completed a three night stay there. Nice property! Maybe not as nice as a Waldorf but certainly up to the Curio standards. Called the day of arrival and got a diamond upgrade to a suite facing Lake Boca (think it was room 901 or 903). Definitely do not stay in a even numbered room. Those face the drawbridge that operates 24/7. Diamond breakfast included anything off the menu or the buffet. Wait staff was pretty slow Self parking arking a bit pricey at $22 a night. The hotel also has a black Tahoe they use as a free shuttle (up to 3 miles away).
Mar 24, 2022, 12:49 pm
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Currently staying on a 2 night stay here. Have to say I am not impressed. IMHO it is way overpriced for the rooms and facilities, albeit location is great. Per previous poster do get an odd numbered room to avoid bridge noise. The decor is tired and needs attention, likewise room fitments. As a diamond get the $15 per day credit which does not even cover a basic breakfast (which is all menu based no buffet).
Really does not feel like a luxury property.
Such a pity the Boca Raton resort next door has left Hilton.
Really does not feel like a luxury property.
Such a pity the Boca Raton resort next door has left Hilton.
Mar 24, 2022, 2:10 pm
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Currently staying on a 2 night stay here. Have to say I am not impressed. IMHO it is way overpriced for the rooms and facilities, albeit location is great. Per previous poster do get an odd numbered room to avoid bridge noise. The decor is tired and needs attention, likewise room fitments. As a diamond get the $15 per day credit which does not even cover a basic breakfast (which is all menu based no buffet).
Really does not feel like a luxury property.
Such a pity the Boca Raton resort next door has left Hilton.
Really does not feel like a luxury property.
Such a pity the Boca Raton resort next door has left Hilton.
With all due respect, the Boca Resort/Beach club is stupidly overpriced... like its more expensive than the Faena in Miami which is actually a nice/unique hotel.
We stayed last time in the town sq marriott... the rooms were ok but the hotel itself was tired.
Mar 26, 2022, 3:14 pm
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indeed the "new" Boca resort is grossly overpriced. I do wonder if they wiil be able to maintain those price levels.
