Hotels: More Than Just Bedrooms

You may be traveling for an upcoming vacation to get away from the stress of work and life, or to celebrate a milestone or other special circumstance. But no matter the reason you want to spend some time right on the beach, you will want to make sure that the hotel you choose provides you the comforts and ease you will want along with the best views of the ocean and beach. Here are some recommendations to help you book the right hotel for your beach vacation.

Verify What You Book

When you look for hotels online to narrow down your search to just the right accommodations, you will want to look at the photos and reviews that are posted and available. Check out any recent reviews that are negative, especially if they are within the past few months and have repeated messages about the hotel, such as poor service, or dirty rooms. You can look for information about a hotel's most recent renovations or when it was originally built. 

You should also take your search a bit further to talk to a hotel booking specialist about your room's location and its views. You might read about the hotel's oceanfront beach view or similar wording. There is a difference between oceanfront and beachfront, and you might want a hotel that is directly on the sand. The best way to verify this is to call a hotel employee and ask where your room is located within the resort. Is your room facing the beach or does it have a view out its window of the water and waves? Ask for what you want in a hotel room so you know you are getting exactly what you want to enjoy your time on the beach.

Check For the Right Amenities

In addition to the location of a beachfront room and its proximity to the water, you will also want to look at the characteristics of the actual hotel room. Do you need, for example, a kitchenette in the room with a sink, some basic dishes, and a fridge? Or will you need sleeping accommodations for more than four people, such as two queen beds and a couch that converts to a bed? 

Also look at details about the room's services, such as free Wifi and an expanded selection of satellite television channels. If you want to fit in your exercise regime while you are staying at the beach, you might benefit from a hotel workout room or walking trail through the property and beach.

Reach out to a beachfront hotel for more information.