Just returned from Atlantic Palace

[Holly Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Holly]

We were in unit #2909...29th floor, one bedroom, beautiful view. Location is about 6 blocks from the Caesars pier..had a great weekend on bonus time. Our unit had just been renovated and was great...granite counters, flat screens...work still needs to be done in the bathroom. The "Bluegreen units" are apparently all like that. At the pool, we were the only ones in that situation...from what we heard, the other units are in dire need of refurbishment.

We went to the update and were told that "the wrecking ball" was coming in September, and floor by floor they were going to methodically redo the whole thing. If they do everything that they told us, it's going to be a great resort.

One thing, they have a wonderful pool area with a large deck looking out over the ocean. There is no indoor pool, and the pool was FREEZING. They really need to heat the pool as well as have an indoor one...but at least heat the one that they have.

Overall, a great bonus time weekend getaway.

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

We have stayed there a couple of times, the last about 5 years ago. Each time, our condo, 1 br also on higher floors, was just lovely and spacious. When we were there last, they told us about the floor by floor refurbishment. Glad to hear that they are doing a great job.
Connie

[buff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close buff]

I was there visiting some tug friends about 6 years ago. I think they had just started refurbishing units. I agree this place is a big score. Large units.

[Anne1125 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Anne1125]

Holly, we will be going there over Labor day weekend. Did you request a room before you went?

I called about a month ago and they wouldn't even confirm my reservation (through Skyauction via RCI) until 1 week before. I would love a renovated unit.

I thought their website said that the pool was heated? That's a disappointment.

Thanks,
Anne

[Holly Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Holly]

I'm a Bluegreen owner, and booked through Bluegreen. It probably would not hurt to call the resort. Let us know how you make out.

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

Atlantic Palace - AC ?????

OK i'm confused where is this Atlantic Palace Resort? The only one that I am aware of is in Atlantic City and I have stayed there and it's a dump.

Also Atlantic Palace In AC is part of Fantasea resorts and not Bluegreen so again I am confused here??????

[crwisconsin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close crwisconsin]

Also Atlantic Palace In AC is part of Fantasea resorts and not Bluegreen so again I am confused here?????

There are other resorts in which Bluegreen has some inventory, another vacation club has some inventory, and the original fixed and/or flex owners have some inventory.

I will let others confirm that it is in Atlantic City.

Charles

[Holly Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Holly]

BG bought out the units from Fantasea. They have renovated a few rooms, and it is those that they are putting BG owners in. (At least that's what they told us).

You are correct....most of the rooms are dumps....at least that was the consensus out by the pool. The resort has potential though, and our unit was great.

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

We've been there twice, and loved it. We had a large one bedroom. Ask for a higher unit...they may hem and haw about it, but it's worth the hassle.
Connie

[SoundQ SVT Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SoundQ SVT]

OK i'm confused where is this Atlantic Palace Resort? The only one that I am aware of is in Atlantic City and I have stayed there and it's a dump.

Also Atlantic Palace In AC is part of Fantasea resorts and not Bluegreen so again I am confused here??????

You must have missed this then....
press release from April 2008

Bob
SoundQ SVT

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Holly I was in AC the same day you left, YOu missed a great air show on the beach, 5 hours long. I loved the f-14 fly by's

[Holly Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Holly]

That's what I hear! Apparently, the Atlantic Palace pool deck is the perfect place to watch the air show!

[Timeshare junkie Member Find all posts View Profile Close Timeshare junkie]

AC Report

Just got back from Atalntic Palace for a 2 night sojourn on Bonus Time.

You can tell BG are setting up shop still.

We were on the 7th floor, room 702, a 1-bedroom. What a great view. We had a south facing view, but you can see a good portion of the ocean. I guess the due-east facing units would be the best. (Local tip: sit in the adirondack chairs on the 3 rd floor of the Pier Shops. An amazing view of the shore heading south)

The room is very out-dated. It reminded me of a Will Ferrell movie, grossly late 70's it was funny. Of course, not BG's fault, and I am sure they will get to work. I heard Solara was run down before BG took it over. But the preivous management company obviously didn't have renovations and updates high on their list.

We have 2 kids, 3 and 6 months old, so we thought we would have no chance of doing an owner update. Then at check-out I asked for a quick run-down on what's in store at the resort. Then I find out they have child-minding for people doing the presentation. Oh-well, next time.

Good games room. Wow everything worked. That doesn't happen. Introduced my 3 year old to air hockey. He loved it. Pool was cold. Read about that is some of the earlier postings on this thread. It was true. We went swimming when it was about 80 degrees, and it was cold. Bearable, but I don't think I would have gone if it was 70.

Overall, the best thing is the location. Right in the middle of the boardwalk. But there is a dinginess that infests the whole resort. Hopefully BG will give it a much-needed update.