I had very mixed feelings about this hotel. We used about 40,000 Hilton points but were still out $100 or so for two nights. If it had cost any more actual money I'd be much more annoyed. For $50 a night it was a great deal.
Check in was fine and friendly. The pool was nice (deep, too at 9 feet). The hot tub was chlorine but the pool was salt so we were able to spend a lot of time there with the kids. Everyone was friendly. The crowd wasn't too rowdy. The window in the room actually opened. In-room coffee. Decent tv selection. Free, actually usable, wi-fi.
In all, though, it just feels like an expensive Motel 6. And I don't mean that in a bad way at all. It's clean, convenient accommodations. It would be a great place for a small convention. it's just not a "resort" in any sense of the word if that's what you're after. Parking is terrible and confusing (very few spots near our actual room, but plentiful spots all the way across the entire complex). Rooms are cramped not necessarily for lack of space but by too much stuff. The bathroom was very much a "lipstick on a pig" situation and needed updating. The A/C was awful. It was too cold when running and too hot when not running. No free breakfast, not even coffee and donuts. For $150 a night (normal rate) I expect a little more shine.
Again, the 3-star review is not even negative. It's an honest "A-OK." It was clean and close to where we needed to be.