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2176 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT
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1 of 5 stars
sandy, utah
14 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

The location and concept may be ideal, but the quality of rooms vary so much that they are definitely not ideal. Our unit (said to sleep 10) only had a master bedroom, a room to sleep 6 in very squeaky bunk beds, and an ancient, decrepit fold out couch. We had people sleeping on floors and leaving early. Avoid room... more

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1 of 5 stars
California
11 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

I was discusted!!! Our motel room very dirty and full of hair!!!...That was not ours!!! Hair was all over the bathroom, in the bed sheets and in the "clean" towells!!! It looked as though it had not been cleaned and we left asking for a refund. The manager was dishonest and they would not refund our money even though we... more

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2 of 5 stars
Sandy, UT
4 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Family

Bear Lake is absolutely beautiful - Ideal Beach Resort has major issues. The rates for the rooms continue to increase year over year despite decreasing services and rooms that continue to deteriorate. Over the past 25 years this resort continues the pattern of not investing back into the rooms (condominiums) through badly needed maintenance and upgrades. Like retro 70's rundown... more

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1 of 5 stars
boiseidaho
22 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Family

Service was terrrible, teenagers that don not care. The room we booked was not the room we recieved and the management would not do anything about it, but still charged us for the full amount even though the room was half the room. Also, in there bed count they count bunk beds and dirty sofa sleepers. Room was not clean... more

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1 of 5 stars
Saratoga Springs, Utah
3 Jul 2008 | Trip type: Family

Between the bed bugs (one bite my sister got actually got badly infected) and the mistreatment by both resort staff and condo owners our stay was horrid! There is no air conditioning and an exposed tack strip where the carpet had work out and torn back. The staff repeatedly promised to fix it over our 4 day stay and never... more

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5 of 5 stars
New Mexico
15 Apr 2008 | Trip type: Family

We vacation at Bear Lake every year! Last year we had a family reunion and we all stayed at Ideal Beach. We found the condo to be very clean and comfortable. We had a full kitchen which was wonderful to be able to come in for a quick lunch and take a break from the sun! We had a gorgeous... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
2 Jun 2007 | Trip type: Couples

Ideal Beach Resort consists of many condo units and 6 motel rooms. We stayed in one of the motel rooms and it was deplorable. The unit had a strong chemical smell (bug bomb, carpet cleaner, disinfectant, etc) that we were unable to eliminate despite running the air conditioner on high and leaving the window open all night. The motel is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Salem, UT
8 Jan 2007

My whole family looks forward to our yearly summer retreat to Ideal Beach Resort. The condos could use an update but the grounds and amenities are WONDERFUL! It is a perfect place for all ages. We would highly recommend this resort to all. ~Utah and California guests more

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5 of 5 stars
West Jordan, Utah
25 May 2006
7
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I have been staying at the Ideal Beach Resort every summer for the past eighteen years with my family. And each year you can find us counting down the days until we get to return! The location is beautiful, with terrific access to the ocean and a gorgeous view. There is something there for the entire family, and people of... more

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1 of 5 stars
Mountain Green, UT
14 Jul 2005
26
people found this review helpful

A day before we were to stay at the resort for a wedding, I called to ask if they had mini-refrigerators in the room and if early check in was possible. The woman I spoke to snapped at me that cooking was not allowed in the rooms and there was no way to get an early check in. I replied... more

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Ideal Beach Resort Also Known As

  • Ideal Beach Hotel
  • Ideal Beach Garden City
Address: 2176 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT