The architectural motif throughout is toned down Mediterranean, with rough cream-colored stucco and red tile roofs. Most of the development, however, is concentrated along the beach, where several tall towers rise behind the primary dune line. These overlook another stretch of magnificent Gulf Coast beach, all white and high dunes. Guests there also have such hotel services as a concierge and room service. Between it and beach is very large pool with an expansive deck, private bathhouses and cabanas, and whirlpools.
Plans are to have live bands play there in the afternoons.
Also brand new is the Pavilion, a small poolside restaurant for lunch and snacks. All of this is linked by an on-property shuttle. Although I'd prefer not to look up from the beach and see that cluster of monoliths, I am otherwise a fan of Tops'l. Part of its appeal is directly attributable to the genuine enthusiasm of its tennis staff, and part to the resort's focus on tennis. There is no golf course here to divert attention from what's happening at the 14-court tennis complex.