Turtle Beach Towers

Three Star Accomodations

First, this review is based on staying at TBT 3 times- 2006, 2008 & 2009.

That being said, we have always found most of the staff friendly & helpful. The towers themselves while having some improvements made could still use some updates. (And I think there are renovations going on building by building.) Most of our group has had decent accommodations over the years, the staff was usually working to find solutions, although sometimes at a slower pace then we "Americans" expect from hotel facilities in the states. :) Every year we return, things seem to get a little better. :) Also, TBT is more like condominiums than a hotel, just so you are aware.

We usually stay from a Saturday to Saturday, spending the majority of time away from our rooms until the evening. Often times, we take advantage of their great pool in the dark! Usually we are the only ones. It is very refreshing!

The towers have a secure entrance with admittance through a security guard at the main gate as well as one at the exit to the beach, where you sign out and must sign back in to return. The beach is also secure and require entrance/exit through the beach main entrance or through hotel entrance (sometime available, sometimes not, I don't know why.) I do know that a friend and I went over through TBT entrance our "down" day and a thunderstorm overtook us and the guard refused to come out to unlock the gate to let us back in! So, we had to walk around to the main gate and return down the alley way to TBT entrance. It stunk, yeah, but we had a good laugh over it!

We really enjoy returning to TBT year after year, it is not 5 star but to us after a long hot day in the mountains, it IS!!

Unique Quality: The pool! The views of the sea and the hills are awesome! AC usually worked pretty good. Beach towels were available for loan.

TBT is within walking distance to Island Village and the Taj Mahal Shopping Center. I think there is a movie theater within Island Village and a delicious ice cream shop, called Devon House I Scream!! They offer numerous flavors to tempt you! (There are a couple of places to sit in and nearby.) Margaritaville is also within Island Village with more of night club/restaurant atmosphere.

The Ruins at the Falls is a great place to eat and a short drive away (you could probably walk it, but as I recall there was some heavy traffic to navigate through.) They offer a lunch and dinner buffet with Caribbean, Indian and Asian food fare. I believe there may be some inside seating areas but we always sit outside under and enjoy the breeze of the cool falls. They have artwork and crafts for sale.

Also nearby and within walking distance is The Hard Rock Cafe., Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken. The Craft Market was nearby and one of my friends said it was actually an easier walk to get to if you went by way of the beach then on the sidewalks. There is also a little food market near the craft market and an ATM. Also, many little shops in between!

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Budget Travel, Beaches

Turtle Beach Towers Photo: Security Guard Entrance to TBT

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