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Hello all,
We used to be regular SXM visitors, having owned at Royal Palm, Atrium and Flamingo. Haven't been since last hurricane and then the pandemic and all of that. That being said, spent most days on OB at CoCo and walk the beach for different lunches every day from Cheryl and Andy's and back. Usually, ate dinners at Marina or GC, with many stops at Lee's, SMYC, Topper's, etc.
Miss the island and wife wants to stay directly on Orient. LaPlaya seems like the nicest hotel on beach (remember when Bruno ran the restaurant). Not villa people.
Has anyone stayed there? Opinions?
Hoping seaweed is gone by Feb., 24!
Thanks
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Maybe I'm missing something but you are asking about booking a stay at LaPlaya starting in six days?
If you already booked then I guess you will find out how it is first hand
Last edited by boucharda; 02/18/2023 04:37 PM.
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I'm thinking perhaps the poster means February, 2024.
I've not stayed at La Playa, but the grounds and buildings certainly are attractive, and we spend many days at the beach there during our three-week stay on the island. GP, formerly of KKO, is now operating the bar at La Playa, and Bruno's sushi chef from Dreams is still there. We have found the beach service to be very attentive, and as a hotel guest, you will have beach chairs included.
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Ahhhhh...Seaweed gone by Feb 2024...got it
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Julian is back working the beach! He and his crew do an amazing job keeping the beach clean! Food and drink service is top notch! We ate in the restaurant area, was lovely! Food was amazing, service was on point! Price is what you would expect for a french island on the world's most beautiful beach! Sadly, Bruno has nothing to do with this as he sold after he rebuilt after Irma! We still stay in touch!! If you are looking for a quait lil villa, he owns a 5 unit complex behind the beach!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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We stayed at La Playa a few years back. Nice place, but we actually had issues with the pushy and over friendly beach staff. Made my wife very uncomfortable and pissed me off. We have been staying right next door at Orient Beach Hotel, also directly on the beach and we love it. Completely rebuilt and remodeled after IRMA. It was Blue Bay Beach before that. This will be our combined fifth stay there next month. Check it out @ https://www.orientbeachhotel.com/
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We stayed at Orient Beach hotel in June 2022 and we liked it a lot! Cute lil kitchenette if you enjoy cooking some easy meals. Rooms are nicely decorated. Love the cubbies to store your personal items.
Very nice staff in the office. We stayed on the top floor of building 4. GREAT views and feels more private up there if you can take the stairs.
Would stay again for sure.
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