Club Regency at Marco Island

We love this place. We bought a pool view unit, and don't miss the ocean view at all--we sit on the huge screened lanai, overlooking the gardens, and sip a cool drink. Units are spacious, and covered parking is a major plus. The Club is owned by Hilton, so the points can be used to exhange for Hilton resorts everywhere, including Sanibel and Captiva which are otherwise impossible to exchange to. So far we've been happy to go to Club Regency every year. Yes, the Club is on the beach side of a 5-star resort--but they don't have the immediate access to the beach, and their restaurant is a budget smasher. Try other places unless you are loaded!

Incidentally we own MANY weeks of timeshare, and are selling/renting quite a few this year, but Club Regency is on the Keeper list. We have discovered that the high-rise places with long lists of amenities are a lot less friendly, and we like to meet other guests and go out to eat, or work a jigsaw puzzle, or whatever with them. At Club Regency we meet people who become Friends.

We enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautifully maintained with lovely gardens, tennis courts, pool and a very long white sand beach. There are wildlife refuges within easy driving and the everglades are not too far away. If you are looking for lots of organized activities you will not be happy here. If you want a beautiful place to relax, enjoy shelling and long walks on the beach, you will love it! We would be very happy to return.

We stayed a week in March 2007 and really enjoyed it. We've stayed several other places on Marco...the pros to this property are the location and easy access to your car, the pool and beach since it is a small property. Also, you can use the clubhouse in the evenings. The office staff were very friendly. They had some games and movies for kids and free lunch in the clubhouse with prizes one day. The beach sand is softer and has less shells than the sand at the south end of the island. The cons are that furbishings in the units are a bit outdated and we had some ants so had to get the condo sprayed. There is no fitness room or baby pool. However, we would definitely stay here again. Very relaxing. Restaurant suggestions: Quinns, Biminis, restaurant at the Appollo condo.

Club Regency is, I believe, the only low rise resort on the beach at Marco. Located towards the south end, two doors south of The Eagles Nest. Three buildings, all two story with one building facing beach. Other two face pool. Only about 40 units total, so you never have crowds. Great pool, clubhouse, gas grills, whirlpool, indoor parking for one car. Very well maintained. Deeded annual use. Beach front units have nice view, but it's not a high rise view. Difference? You don't spend any time in an elevator or a hallway!! Hilton Management.

I love this resort!! The staff is so nice & Marco Island is so GREAT!! It is a little hard to find but once you know how to get into the resort it is very easy. Te beach has the nicest sunset!! GREAT for family PICS!!