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Topic: Anyone Know Anything About Royal Islander La Terasse?
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Hoc
TUG VolunteerPosts: 4789
From: Huntington Beach, CA Owner: Club La Pension, New Orleans; Nob Hill Inn, S. F.; Pueblo Bonito, Mazatlan; Allen House, London; Custom House, Boston
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 03-01-2005 17:20
   
I was just wondering whether anyone knows anything about this resort. I have a friend interested in staying somewhere in the Caribbean, and this keeps coming up. But there are no reviews, and very few pictures.What are the rooms like? Is it on the beach? Is it near the airport, and, if so, how bad is the noise? Any info you can give regarding room location, floor, configuration, etc.? Whatever anyone can provide would be appreciated. ------------------
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lawren2
TUG MemberPosts: 1138
From: New City, NY USA Desert Breezes Resort; Havasu Dunes; Cape Winds 35
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-01-2005 17:49
La Terrasse is the sister resort to La Plage across the street in Maho Bay. It opened this past year and you can get a feel for the rooms here: http://royalislander.com/ The resort was not yet opened when we were last there in November 03 but if the standards are the same as La Plage where we stayed I wouldn't hesitate to stay there. Very close to the airport but you don't hear the planes in the unit. Great location next door to a casino and all the shopping in the area. Supermarket right in the building. The only draw back would be crossing the street to the beach which I assume they share with La Plage. I imagine the higher floors would have a beautiful view as well. ------------------
Lawren
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Anne
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Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-02-2005 05:28
We own at the Royal Islander La Terrasse. We purchased during pre-construction and stayed for the first time for two weeks for Christmas 2004. We own a studio, but used a bonus week for a second week in a 1 bedroom. The units are both nice and have everything that one needs. The staff is vey helpful and friendly, and the location is great. As was mentioned in the last post, you don't hear the planes from inside the unit, and it is fun watching them go in and out. The grocery store right downstairs is excellent and very convenient. If you rent a car, there is underground parking - also very convenient. We also own at the Atrium and have been visiting Sint Maarten yearly for many years. The Atrium is in Simpson Bay area, so we have never stayed in the Maho area. It was great fun being able to walk to the restaurants, Royal Casino, shops, Sunset Beach Bar, etc. Each night there was entertainment at Cheri's Cafe and on the street. They actually had snow machines on the top of the Sonesta Beach Hotel that gave convincing snow (it was really soap suds)each night during the Christmas holiday. The pool is large and is very pretty, with lots of seating. Since the resort is only about 7 % sold out, there were days when we had the whole pool to ourselves. The most people that we saw at the pool at one time was about 8. As mentioned, we are able to share the activities, beach and facilities at the Royal Islander La Plage. We are not allowed to use the La Plage pool, but that doesn't really matter because the Sonesta pools are available also. All in all, I think that you would be happy with a trade to La Terrasse.IP: Logged |
Cappy
TUG MemberPosts: 408
From: Michigan
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-02-2005 10:19
I stayed at the older one & did a tour on the new one La Terasse! I'm trying to go back in 2007 to that resort!! It was outstanding & I go to SXM every year! I also own @ Sunterra Flamingo Beach & so far this is the only one I have liked as much! The reason it comes up is that the devoper wants to get traders in there to sell to! The studio is too small but that is the only thing I didn't like about it! I really would go for a 1 bedroom or bigger!IP: Logged |
BarCol
TUG MemberPosts: 958
From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Owner: 2 Aquamarine Villas, 2 Durban Sands and Foxrun!
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-02-2005 15:15
Do these two resorts trade with RCI or II - I'm thinking of putting in a request for Christmas 2006, but need a 2 bedroom unit if possible.TIA ------------------
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TomR
TUG MemberPosts: 472
From: Southern Jersey--Own: LaCabana in Aruba;Royal Islander in SXM;Aquamarine Villas in S. Cal
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 03-03-2005 08:30
Barb, La Terrasse trades with RCI. La Plage trades with RCI and II. From what I understand, most owners use their Christmas weeks at La Plage. Not sure about La Terrasse, but relatively few units are sold.------------------
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