Marriott's Oceana Palms

We're just about to finish our first vacation here at OP. We booked it using the new destination points program.

Overall this is a top notch property, far more luxurious and better maintained than the neighboring Marriott timeshare at Ocean Pointe. The beach, pool and fitness center are outstanding. The beach offers free chaise lounges, a rarity on Singer Island. All of the units are 2 bedrooms and none lock off. The room sizes are quite a bit smaller than at Ocean Pointe, especially the second bedroom (which is a lockoff at Ocean Pointe), but they are better maintained and more tastefully furnished.

Our unit on the 14th floor had glorious views of the ocean and intracoastal from all the rooms and from the huge balcony with room for a table on one side and chairs on the other. Parking in the garage is easy, and the elevators are never crowded. On the downside, the windows in the bedrooms do not open, so you need to rely on the a/c, even when the temperature is pleasant outside. That means that you don't hear the sound of the surf. My other complaint, admittedly minor, is that there is only one sink in the kitchen and hence no place to dry dishes (except for the dishwasher). On the other hand, the appliances are all new and top notch, and the fit and finish of the kitchens and bathrooms is outstanding.

Marriott has done a superb job on this new property. Congratulations are in order. We definitely plan to return.

Absolutely beautiful resort located right on the beach..

This resort is great. Little different then some other expansive MVCI, but very well thought out. Great rooms close to the beach and wonderful views. Corner Ocean front rooms are amazing, the tall windows that make the room bright and offer views of both the atlantic and the Intercoastal waterway. Good Stuff