Stop your search now, because this is the perfect beach condo! As described, this is the very top floor of the entire place! 41 floors above and direct ocean front. While standing anywhere in the unit, balcony or inside, you will feel like you are floating on the ocean. The balcony is huge and wraps around the entire unit. During the day, you enjoy a breathtaking view of the ocean. In the evening, if you walk around to the side balcony, you can see city lights forever. Stunning is an understatement.
The unit itself is spacious and clean. Both bedrooms are extremely comfortable. The beds are both power adjusting and the mattresses are perfect memory foam esk/style and very comfortable. Each room also has a bunkbed, making this unit perfect for a family get away. We were there with our 7 and 4 year old, and this unit suited our family perfect. (More space than we needed). Both bathrooms are updated, clean and large enough for everyone to get ready at one time.
The unit has a full kitchen. Walmart Super Center, Win Dixie and Publix are literally less than 1/2 miles away, we took advantage of the oven, stove and microwave. The unit has pots, pans, plates, utensils and everything else you’ll need to eat in the room. Again, the unit has the best view in Florida, so why wouldn’t you eat while gazing off into the abyss?
This unit is a perfect 10 and I could boast about it forever.
Hotel Reviews: Don’t be scared of the negative reviews the hotel has received, because they do not apply. I’ll break it down:
Elevators. Many people complain online, and while you’re there, about the wait for the elevators. This unit 4102R is a private residence. Private residences have their own dedicated elevator. Because this unit is the very top floor, and key access is required to get to each floor, every time you leave this unit, the elevator will be empty. (The doors of the elevator literally only open to the entryway of this unit. Not a hotel hallway). Additionally, because it’s the top floor, every time the elevator is in use and servicing upwards, it comes. We never waited to go down for longer than a few minutes. (5 tops). Leaving the pool or the beach, the was sometimes a line. Even with the line, since the elevators for this unit are separated, we never waited 10 full minutes.
Service. The hotel service at the pool, beach and restaurants isn’t the best. This didn’t really apply to us, seeing that we ate in our room and made our own cocktails after day 1. Even with this said, a few $ tip goes a long way. The beach service people loved us and set our chairs up each day in the very front.
Restaurants. The pool is attached to Terrazas. On Sunday, they do the most incredible brunch. Everything from make your own omelets to oysters on the half shell to fried chicken to make your own charcuterie to bottomless mimosas! Be prepared, this is a popular destination on Sunday. There is a DJ and this brings a crowd. This is only on Sunday and I strongly suggest you give it a shot!
Other than Sunday, Terrazas has great food. Hate to recommend a burger, but it truly is special.
Etaru on the beach. This is a Japanese restaurant directly on the beach. We loved it! The sushi is so fresh! My 7 year old even ate the Yellowtail and fatty tuna because it was so fresh. Try the lychee martini, you won’t regret it1.
In conclusion, you can’t beat this place. We will be back in a few weeks or so.