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“You get what you pay for”

La Jolla Resort

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3 of 5 stars
Palm Beach Gardens
6 May 2008

We just came back from The La Jolla Resort. I will start by saying this is not the type of place I usually would book but, most of the area was booked and the dockage was important to us.

I will say that if you love something a bit rustic, aren't too picky about decor and love sunsets this may be perfect for you. The view at sunset is a huge plus.

The resort itself is very old Florida to me and we had a easy check in. Our room was on the ground floor and was clean but, quite small. I notice little details and it seems to me that your basics were there, small kitchen, eating table, linens but, it was not what I expected. When we first arrived the room had a very strong anticeptic smell. The bathroom was okay, could be a little more modern but, perhaps that it's appealing in it's old Florida way. What did bother me the most was the ceiling which reminded me of an office as it was all ceiling tiles. The pricing was reasonable so I do believe we got what we paid for - I think in the future I'd rather pay a bit more and have more modern amenities.

The pool next to the highway almost seemed to be an afterthought. Not a place to relax, you are too close to the the road.

The place prides itself for people who like to fish and I could see that if you were really spending a lot of time outside (fishing) you may not be so picky about the room itself.

My reccommendation is to look at the resort's website for pictures so you get a feeling for the place.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — View of sunset
    • Disliked — Pool , older amenities
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MutliMill's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 05 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Families with Small Children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“The people who run this business are completely dishonest thieves.”

La Jolla Resort

15 Dec 2007
1/3 found this review helpful

Do not give your credit card number to these people! They are liars and will tell you they won't charge it, but they will! I was told that I had 14 days to cancel, but when I called on the SPECIFIC day I was told it was okay to call, I was told that they were charging my card anyway. Then, I was called names when telling them I was lied to. I was patronized, belittled, and mistreated when I WAS CLEARLY LIED TO. The woman who lied to me is named "GRETCHEN" Do not give this woman your information.

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FloridaLittlelamb's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: 15 December 2007
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Management Response
lajollaresv, manager
(Management representative)
23 Dec 2007
Our cancellation policy is the same for everyone. 14 days prior to your
arrival we charge a non-refundable deposit equal to first night + tax.
Exceptions are a named storm or illness/injury with a doctors excuse. Everyone
is informed of the policy when making a reservation.
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“This is the true feeling of the Keys”

La Jolla Resort

7 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We flew in to Ft. Lauderdale from Texas and drove down for the weekend. I don't recall the room letter but it was right on the beach. The decor is tacky, yes but it is the Keys. This resort embodies the atmosphere and laid-back mindset of the Keys. The cottages/rooms are all painted in bright caribbean colors (right out of the 50's). The setting is quiet, intimate. We loved the tame squirrels and the 2 iguanas that roam the property. The management team was very helpful, even arranging a boat rental for the day. We would return any time!

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LoveFlorida63's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Member since: 07 September 2007
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“Expected Something Better”

La Jolla Resort

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1 of 5 stars
montgomery, al
17 Jul 2007

The air conditioner did not work, it was so hot. We were traveling and diving throughout the Florida Keys, this hotel was the most expensive and had the most problems! A/C not working, no hotel staff onsite after 9AM to tell, the only internet connection in the hotel was in the lobby area. I expected more for the money we paid. Luckily, we only had to suffer one night. When we pulled up, we thought, this will be a cool place! Old Keys, just like we like. They need to fix and air conditioners, and offer a cup of coffee in the morning, or a pot in the room.

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unique_7's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 17 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“I expected a lot better”

La Jolla Resort

11 Jul 2007

I looked forward to my first vacation in a long time and looked forward to first time in the Keys since I moved to Florida.
Our room was unbearably hot!! Air conditioner was set at 60 but it had to have been in the 90's in that room. I finally had to get a portable fan from the cleaning lady so we could sleep but that just pushed around the hot air. The refrigerator also never got cold. The bathrooms towels all had stains on them and the floor in bathroom already came furnished with black hair on it !!
I am use to quaint and old and welcome the "old Florida lifestyle" but cleanliness and a cool room is a priority.
Sorry, LaJolla but I cannot recommend you although I found the people in charge very nice, I would have expected some kind of compensation.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — old florida
    • Disliked — cleanliness, ac not working as well as refrigerator and no ceiling fan but remove control
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ISLANDBOUND50's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 11 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Families with Small Children
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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82216 OverSeas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036