Hilton Head: Marriott vs the rest?

[Jeanne Sz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeanne Sz]

My friend owns a couple of Marriott weeks. She wants to go back to HHI next year and wonders which resort to choose. She owns at Harbor Point but wants to try a different resort. Any recommendations for her? She mostly likes to relax at the beach and therefore likes staying as close as possible to oceanfront, enjoy the sights of the area, maybe get a massage or spa treatment, but doesn't golf or play tennis, etc. anymore.
She could also look for a non-Marriott exchange to get what she wants.
Any recommendations?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Older and quieter than the "big three" OF Marriotts, I like the Monarch at Sea Pines. Not too many bells and whistles, but a great location.

My other fave is Marriott Harbour Club. Not OF, but there's a free trolley to the Sea Pines Beach Club in season, and it's right at the marina in Sea Pines - great location.

[Jeanne Sz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeanne Sz]

Thanks. I'll pass along your selections and ask her to invite me!

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I visited The Marriott near the Westen. IMO I felt crowded there. I prefer staying in the larger Plantain resorts like Shipyard or the Westin at Royal Palms

[brother coony Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close brother coony]

I like the Marriott Surf watch, Has ocean front units, and beautiful beach,has all the bells and whistles, fairly new resort

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

Marriott's Grand Ocean is one of my favorites, and I think it would be a good choice for her....It has a spa, is on the ocean, and is very close to Sea Pines, good restaurants, etc. Also, they have bike rentals on the property. You can bike to some shops & restaurants.

[Jeanne Sz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jeanne Sz]

Thanks - sounds like she'll enjoy any Marriott she ends up at next spring. I hope she invites me.