Island Seas Resort

Since first staying at the Island Seas in 1998, I have simply loved the resort, the people who make you feel so welcome, the ocean breezes and white sandy beaches, the yummy umbrella drinks and so much more! Island Seas Resort is an ideal location for a relaxing tropical get-away. Put it on your "must do" list!

My husband and I vacationed at the Island Seas in September of 2009. As we do not like busy resorts crowded with a lot of people, this resort was more on the quiet and quaint side, which really was just what we were looking for. Very private beach area, Gregory took us out snorkeling, very refreshing to snorkel with just my husband versus 40 other people who have no clue how to snorkel. As the week went on my sister-in-law and her husband joined us. Room was perfectly laid out--2 beds, 2 baths, clean, nice gift store on premises. Port Lucaya was about a 7 minute shuttle ride where we ate lunch, dined and shopped, Island Seas shuttle will drop you off/pick you up. We walked a few miles each morning and came back to the resort and jumped into the beautiful aqua blue still oceans waters. Great resort, wonderful service, nice pool layout, we are from Pittsburgh and we are ready to go back in a minute. Awesome vacation at this resort.

Just got back from my week at Island Seas (4/18-4/25). The resort is very nice, the daily maid service is rare for timeshare. The units were clean and nicely furnished. The resort was great with the beach and ocean right there. We snorkeled right from the beach. Parasailing, jet skiing right at the resort (many other activities that we did not participate in). Lots of families so my kids had others to play with. Happy Hour; Daily 2 for 1 from 4 to 6. Daily bus to Port Lucaya was a bonus. Would definately reccommend.

The resort is beautiful. However, ocean front rooms are definitely in the miinority. There is only 1 building out of the complex that is beach-front. Some of the other buildings have a beach view, and some of the buildings have a courtyard/pool area view.

There will be construction going on during the 2006-2007 time frame. They try and minimize construction noise, roped off areas, and obvious construction issues as much as possible, but it is there. Not necessarily unpleasant, but it's difficult to enjoy a peaceful margarita when there is a backhoe working 60-70 yards away. Note again - more construction is planned for future expansion, so this may be an issue for several more years.

Do be aware of buying there. There is a cancellation clause hidden in the middle of a 'fact sheet'. Basically, even if you cancel within the allowable time frame, it is still going to cost you about $1200-$1400 minimum (if you stay only 2 nights). The sales people do not go over this in any detail, and the contract does not list prices for the items you will be charged for. So basically, it's like giving them a blank check. Be forewarned.

I realize the need to review items closely before signing, so I've paid my money and learned a lesson. But they do a good job of glossing over the downside of a cancellation and never provide the costs of doing that.

Also, note the contract expires - it is NOT permanently deeded like many time shares.

The personnel are nice. Sales folks are kinda pushy, but that's the norm for most sales folks on commission.

Grounds are well-kept, beach is groomed daily, the on-site restaurant/bar is pricey.

Warning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They forced us into buying here we were at another place this place was nicer and they told us to come and stay that the other place was a sister resort so when we finally said yes and checked out of the other place they told us we had to pay or buy so we had no choice. We bought and when we got back to the states we informed the state attorney's office becuase they are located out of FloriDA. We were able to desolve our contract and they were put on a list. Very pushy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Warning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!