marriott grande dunes resort

I will be staying at the Marriott grand dunes resort without a car. Is there anything that is walking distance from there? Are does that bus/shuttle system pass by there. Thanks in advance for any help

marriott grande dunes resort

I have been posting similar requests with no response. I spoke with the hotel and they told me that you definitely need a car. I booked through Thrifty and signed up for their program and got a full size car includuding taxes for 7 days for $170.00 total. From what I%26#39;m told we are at 82nd street and most of the action is down in the thirtys(Broadway at The Beach, ++) The Marriott is pretty new so it wasn%26#39;t there the last time I was there for golf but I do recall very good meals at Carolina Roadhouse and Carrabba%26#39;s.

marriott grande dunes resort

You will need a car to go to any attractions from the Marriott.

It is in one of the areas that is not so congested. But it is pretty new and I heard that it is nice.

It is real close to Dixie Stampede and The Carolina Oprea.

Thanks for everyone%26#39;s answers.. I will probably be just sitting on the beach most of the time,(if it is not too cold next week) but did want to spend one afternoon shopping at Barefoot landing. Would there be a bus, etc that I could take from the Marriott?

KMA - For some reason finding out info about the Marriott you need a security clearance. If you could when you get back provide me as much detail as you can gather. I would really appreciate it. Thank you.(from photos to restaurants to activities)

If you spend a day shopping you should at least go to Broadway at the Beach one time. Thay have lots,and lots of different types of stores and restaurants and shows,and well here check it out for yourself.

www.broadwayatthebeach.com

Your hotel should be able to fix you up with transportation.

This is mainly for RobertD. I have just spent 4 days at the Marriott Grande Dunes without a car. Since I am a beach person, I didn%26#39;t miss a car too much. but the weather was nasty for two of the days. We did take the trolley which picks up at 79th and ocean down to Broadway at the beach one afternoon. It was a $1 each way. The trolley passes every 30 minutes. We used it also to go eat at Sea Captains one night.

The marriott is a very nice hotel but terribly expensive. Since you (RobertD) will have a car, stock up on drinks and snacks to have in your room. You are very limited in where or what to eat at the resort. They do have a wonderful breakfast buffet for 12.50. To rent beach chairs on the beach is 25.00 a day for 2 chairs and a covering.

the pool area is very nice and they have a really neat waterslide for the kids.

In the mornings, they did have apples, oranges, water and towels out for the walkers and joggers.

It is in a fairly secluded area, but that is something I do like at the beach.

The spa%26#39;s prices are pretty high. If you get any of the spa services, you are allowed to use the steam and sauna room. Otherwise it is 10.00 a day. Internet access is 9.95 a day, but if you go to the business center, it is free. (I had brought m computer, but instead of using it I just went to the business center.)

The gift shop is very small (I thought ) for a resort and very expensive also.

Hope this helps.

KMA - Sorry to hear that you had bad weather. I appreciate your info and swift response. I figure with 2 kids (7 %26amp; 3) and the cost that renting a car was the way to go. Any other restaurants that deserve a mention?? Thanks again!!