The Whaler Resort

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to The Whaler Resort – three stars usually means you’re getting the bare minimum, right? But you know what really surprised me about this place? They’ve figured out how to nail all the stuff that actually matters without trying to be something they’re not.

The lobby has this lived-in feel that’s way more welcoming than those sterile chain hotels where everything looks like it came from the same catalog. I mean, sure, the furniture’s a bit worn around the edges, but it’s the good kind of worn – like your favorite jeans. The front desk staff actually seemed to know the area when I asked about decent breakfast spots nearby (skip the continental stuff here and walk two blocks to that little diner everyone’s talking about). Check-in was refreshingly quick, and they didn’t try to upsell me on room upgrades or resort fees, which I appreciated after dealing with that nonsense at other places.

What really won me over was how quiet it gets at night – you’d think being right in town would mean dealing with traffic noise, but somehow the rooms are insulated just right. The beds are actually comfortable too, which is honestly my biggest make-or-break factor. I’ve stayed at supposedly fancier places where I tossed and turned all night on mattresses that felt like concrete slabs. Here, I slept like a rock. The bathroom’s nothing fancy, but the water pressure’s solid and everything’s clean, which is really all you need after a long day exploring. Parking was easy enough – there’s a decent-sized lot out back, though it does fill up during peak season, so get there early if you’re visiting in summer.

The whole vibe is just… unpretentious, I guess? Like, they’re not trying to convince you this is some luxury resort experience. Instead, they’ve focused on doing the basics really well, and that 9.1 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there. You get the feeling the place is run by people who actually care about whether guests have a good stay, not just whether they can extract maximum profit. It’s the kind of spot where you’d bring your parents when they visit – comfortable, reliable, and reasonably priced without any unpleasant surprises. Sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Rooms

• Junior Suite with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Studio with Ocean View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Studio with Garden View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• King Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Studio with Garden View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Studio with Ocean View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Studio with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Junior Suite with Ocean View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Apartment with Garden View with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Junior Suite with Ocean View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
• Suite with Sea View with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Apartment with Sea View with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Suite with Sea View with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• King Suite with Ocean View with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Quadruple Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
• Apartment for 6 adults

Reviews

• Alan from United States (10/10)

  Location is perfect. Close to Whalers Village. Ample free parking.

• Aurora from United States (10/10)

  n/a

• Kevin from United States (8/10)

  Location was excellent. Staff was excellent. Concierges were very informative and polite.

• Michael from United States (10/10)

  Location
  Maid service ice tea at the pool

• June from United States (10/10)

  The view was outstanding. Great kitchen in the condo and the staff are so friendly. Everything was so clean.

• Fabio from Brazil (9/10)

  The room looked like it was taken from a series about "life in paradise"… perfect, amazing.
  Our room was high up and in front of the sea… there are no words to describe how wonderful it was.

• Louise from Australia (10/10)

  Everything!
  The location was perfect. We were able to walk onto the beach in minutes. It was clean and well maintained. The staff were so polite.

• Alarabys from United States (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, it was clean and all the supplies you could need were available immediately, plus the staff were very nice and helpful.

• Billy from United States (10/10)

  Walking distance to restaurants and shops.

• Trevor from United States (10/10)

  Absolutely loved the property – very clean and in the perfect location. The photos honestly don’t do the place justice as it feels so much nicer than what I saw in the photos. Most units seem to have all the stuff you need like beach chairs and snorkel gear, etc. The pool is nice and the gym is decently equipped. I also loved that the Whaler Shops were right next door which made it easy to dine out and also shop at an ABC store.

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