Nellie's Beach vs. Barefoot Beach

[kellyco]

We have an OTW at Nellie's that I purchased on "sale" a while ago. We are in an ATS which gives us access to Barefoot Beach. I asked our genie if we could get a cabana at Barefoot for the price I paid at Nellie's and was told no. Not having real experience with either beach, would you spend the extra $100 for Barefoot or stay at Nellie's. I assume we can go to Barefoot for the lunch there. Is one more crowded than the other, rocky, rougher? Any thoughts or insights would be appreciated.

[Clarea]

Nellie's is generally more crowded as it is not access controlled like Barefoot. Since you are in a full suite, you will have access to the upgraded lunch at Barefoot.

[tullers]

Wouldn't recommend barefoot - the ground will get very hot.

[yuvraj]

My preference would be pay extra and get a cabana at Barefoot. Less crowded plus the convenience of upgraded without having to move from one beach to another.

 

I really enjoyed it and if you have a suite then enjoy the exclusivity.

[George C]

We loved barefoot beach , lunch was great, loads of waiters to get drinks , bring towels and floats, beach was rocky

[slkrgk]

Had the OTW cabana at Nellie's twice and are doing that again in March. We loved it.

[kellyco]

Thanks for all your replies, I will pass along everyone's thoughts and we will make a decision!

[SteelCityCruiser10]

My preference would be pay extra and get a cabana at Barefoot. Less crowded plus the convenience of upgraded without having to move from one beach to another.

 

I really enjoyed it and if you have a suite then enjoy the exclusivity.

 

 

 

Agreed

 

 

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[Cruise a holic]

Ditto. Another vote for barefoot if you are in a suite.

[prim8keeper]

We have had OTW cabanas on both and I prefer Barefoot just because as others have said it is less crowded. That said you can walk over to Barefoot from Nellies to eat lunch. From both cabanas we could access the water directly so even though the beach will be more crowded it may not be a huge issue. Like you I would struggle with what to do since I love to save! [emoji3]

 

 

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[mattpro]

Barefoot is a 100 yards away so it only costs you a dollar a yard.

 

The walk to Barefoot is worth the better BBQ

 

Don't forget your water shoes.

[jamesr3939]

Go with Barefoot even if you "downgrade" to a beach cabana. We have had three "S" cabanas on BB and love them.

[SteelCityCruiser10]

OTW is our #1 choice but we have also had a hillside cabana on B.B. which was awesome as well.

 

 

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[fdwt994]

"otw?"

[SteelCityCruiser10]

over the water

 

 

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[Cruise a holic]

over the water

 

 

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we once had an OTC that was on the very top. The view was wonderful and very private. On the negative side, you had to walk down a rock path to get to the water, either on Nellies beach or Barefoot beach. I wouldn't recommend for people with young children or those who want to spend a lot of time in the water.

[papaflamingo]

I wouldn't pay the extra to move. If you have an OTW you'll have plenty of privacy at Nellies. We had one a few years ago when it was still affordable, and loved it. We had direct access to the water and only went on the beach to go to lunch or the restroom. BUT, love Barefoot too. So definitely walk over there to eat. Much better buffet and much less crowded. But for me, I wouldn't pay $100 to move a OTW cabana.

[kellyco]

Thanks for all your replies. We have decided to stay at Nellie's and can go to Barefoot for lunch. The Nellie's cabanas seem to have more shade, from pictures I have seen, which is important to us.

[Love2cruise58]

Does anyone recommend Water Shoes at barefoot Beach?

[Clarea]

Does anyone recommend Water Shoes at barefoot Beach?

I would not say they are mandatory, but it might be nice to have them.

[George C]

Does anyone recommend Water Shoes at barefoot Beach?

 

Yes I regret not bringing mine