Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 16, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2006 We have reservations at Lago Mar resort in FLL prior to our cruise departure in December. There have been several negative reviews of the Lago Mar over at a well-known travel website lately. The reviews comment on the general decrepitude and need for renovation at the resort. They also disparage the 18% service charge that is levied on everything, even items purchased at the onsite store. Can anyone who has stayed at this hotel recently comment? Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 17, 2006 Author #2 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Yikes, no replies! I guess the reports must be true, then. This hotel is so bad nobody is staying there!:eek: I guess I'd better find another place to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti-Lady Posted September 17, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I have not been there recently. We were there in 2002 and loved it! Yes, the hotel had some age and some wear, but nothing I couldn't live with. The location and the grounds were wonderful and everything was very clean. It had a beautiful beach, beautiful pool, and great food in the restaurant. a very resort feel to the place. Our room had two bathrooms which was a real treat - we didn't have to take turns getting ready! I'd go back in a minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 18, 2006 Author #4 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have not been there recently. We were there in 2002 and loved it! Yes, the hotel had some age and some wear, but nothing I couldn't live with. The location and the grounds were wonderful and everything was very clean. It had a beautiful beach, beautiful pool, and great food in the restaurant. a very resort feel to the place. Our room had two bathrooms which was a real treat - we didn't have to take turns getting ready! I'd go back in a minute! Thank you very much for your reply, Nauti-Lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanick Posted September 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The Lago Mar is a beautiful place. The pool is hugh. Good drinks and a great restuarant. You will not be disappointed. :) Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 18, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The Lago Mar is a beautiful place. The pool is hugh. Good drinks and a great restuarant. You will not be disappointed. :) Linda Thank you, Linda. That's two positive replies to my request versus zero negatives, so far.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickc Posted September 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I stayed there for business in July-- valet & check-in folks could not have been more pleasant - I flew in that morning, arrived at 10am- not only did they allow me to check in early, but they upgraded me to a suite overlooking the pool & ocean! Pool, beach & rooms immaculate. I thought it was a nice change of pace from the typical chain hotels-- & it was very close to the inlet where the ships come & go. The restaurants were a little pricey- & the service charge- oh well- it wouldn't deter me from staying there again. If I were to ever do a cruise from FLL, I'd stay there in a heart beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 19, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thanks, Patrick, for your response. OK, that's three "thumbs up" for Lago Mar. Maybe I'll keep the reservation.:) Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti-Lady Posted September 23, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Middle-Aged Mom, I just opened my latest Coastal Living Magazine and Lago Mar is listed as one the "15 Inns We Love"! See October Issue, Page 142 So, don't change that reservation!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 23, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Middle-Aged Mom, I just opened my latest Coastal Living Magazine and Lago Mar is listed as one the "15 Inns We Love"! See October Issue, Page 142 So, don't change that reservation!!:D Super! Thanks Nauti-Lady! I'm off to the store to snag a copy:) I promise to post a Lago Mar review here after our cruise for those who might be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserKatie Posted September 27, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 27, 2006 We stayed at the LagoMar last summer, pre (2nt)and post (3nt)cruise! We loved it. We had a one bedroom, and were pleasentaly suprised with the room. It had 1) one large bedroom with 2 QB, a TV, and a bathroom. Large closet 2) sitting area with a desk and an assortment of books 3)small kitchenette with microwave, bowls, glasses, refridgerator 4)living room with sofa bed, another large closet, tables, 5) large balcony overlooking pool area! My kids and husband loved it! The pool was large and clean, plus there was a shaped pool with warmer water. Tennis courts, life-size chess pieces, mini-golf, ping pong.. The beach area was clean and beautiful. Only downfall, was the rental of chairs and umbrellas on the beach. For what I paid nightly, I thought that could have been included! We didn't eat in the resort, due to the pricy prices..but drove to local eateries! The kids did have ice cream one day....good, but $$$$! You can NOT go wrong IMHO, at the Lago Mar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted September 28, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Thank you very much for all that helpful information, Cruiser Katie!:) I'm glad to hear that the pool and beach areas were clean. Where did you and your family go to eat while you were there, if you don't mind me asking? Thanks! Karin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserKatie Posted September 28, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 28, 2006 We ate the Bimini Boatyard...$$$ but good. Then with the kids we ate the old stand-bys....Marconi Grill ( by the mall in Ft.Lauderdale), and the Olive Garden. WE just did McDonalds,Burger King, Denny's for breakfast. Lunch, we did local delis after breakfast and took them back to the hotel, so we didn't have to go out again before dinner! Bags of chips, 12 pk coke and sandwichs for lunches! Our kids are little picky, so we didn't try alot of the local places, but in March just me and hubby are going on a 8nt cruise, and staying in Ft.Lauderdale pre cruise one night, so we will find a local seafood place and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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