Royal Dunes Who's been recently?

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

We just booked Royal Dunes next Aug. has anyone been, I normally wouldn't be very picky but my Mother in Law will be along should I try to exchange for a Marriott? Have the units been refurbished lately etc....

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

I was there last Aug

I stopped by to do some research and found the property to be adequite. I think there are 3 BRs in each unit with 2 of them being the Master Suite. This will probably go over well with your MIL.

There were 2 pools and within walking distance of the beach.

I think I read that Spence was down there recently. He should be along to comment if he has been.

Edited to add - We love HHI, so I am envious. We can't get back for another year or 2.

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

Our family was on site this Summer for our own tour. We were staying at Disney but had to see the Diamond properties for future reference. Everyone was very happy with the property and walking distance to the beach. A three BR has great appeal to everyone. The property renovates on a cycle with one building being done every year. Having pawed through a 2007 building, I'm sure the 2008 building was even better, but we were quite happy with the 2007. Inside, it looked like the newest round of renovations at Powhatan or Greensprings. Outside, the property is beginning to show its age a little. Still, a 3 star at minimum, and with the walking distance to the beach, really 4 star. You'll love it!

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

I've been there twice with extended family. I thought it was great both times. Lately I've sent family to Island Links only because of the ability to book there for less than a week. RD's proximity to the beach is a plus.

[Ryne08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryne08]

I've been there twice with extended family. I thought it was great both times. Lately I've sent family to Island Links only because of the ability to book there for less than a week. RD's proximity to the beach is a plus.

I also, like Royal Dunes for its location on Port Royal Plantation. What is your impression of Island Links ?

[JustLooking4TheBeach Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JustLooking4TheBeach]

Island Links

I'm an owner at Island Links. I like the quality of the units, and access to some of the Westin's facilities, and the beach. I like to get to HHI at least once a year.

[Spence Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Spence]

I also, like Royal Dunes for its location on Port Royal Plantation. What is your impression of Island Links ?

I've not stayed at IL but my picky brother and sister both have and they liked it fine and are both going back next summer.

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

Yeah I have also stayed at Island Links and thought it was quite comfortable. Though it is a long walk to the beach, but you can park outside of the Westin and use their beach access and workout facility.

[senorak Member Find all posts View Profile Close senorak]

We stayed there 2 years ago, and thought the units were huge and very well decorated. It was one of the most spacious units we have stayed in on HHI. It was a longer walk to the beach, but we didn't mind. The pool area was on the smaller side, (compared to some other HH resorts), but the only time it was " packed" was when they had the weekly luncheon. Royal Dunes is in a more "secluded" area than we had been used to...had stayed previously at Waterside and Port O'Call. My children enjoy being more "near the center of town"; but if it's adults, you should enjoy the quieter atmosphere.

DEB