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| - We have spent a long weekend stay cation here two years in a row for their "Swing and Fling" summer special. The special gives you unlimited golf, no resort fee, kids eat free, and a $50 resort credit per day. This year they really seemed to make it more fun for the kids and included bracelets that gave the kids free Popsicles at the pool and fun kickballs at the front desk at check in.
We have enjoyed our stay very much both last year and this year. The customer service is fantastic, they always seem to want to make your stay wonderful. We had fantastic service at the pools each day with great food and drink service. We never seemed to run low on cold water and the lunch/snack service was fast and very good. The pool area has a great splash pad spot for young kids. The only bummer is that you have to walk ALL the way to the back right side part of the immense pool area (and in my case that means carrying my two infants, two big kids following and my huge pool bag!). But it is great to have both a big pool and the splash pad right next to it with a ton of seating, making it easy to stay and relax in the same place all day. (Check the bar area for the refillable cup with one fee if you are staying more than one da, it saved us money and let us enjoy soda and tea)
The maid service was thorough and quick each day-- as a mom with a messy room and needing a quick clean to be ready at any moment for naps, this is important.
My only complaint both years in a row is the restaurant service at both restaurants. The food is mediocre and service is, although friendly and helpful, very slow no mater if the dining room is slow or busy. And for some reason this year, every time we went down to the smaller restaurant they asked us if we would sit at a high top. We have 8 people in our party, two of which are infants in high chairs so this seems obvious that that wouldn't work. Especially since we ate there at least 5 times during our stay and they kept asking the same question....infants can not sit at high top tables! Thankfully, Desert Ridge is right off the property so you can visit about 15 other restaurants or shopping if you would like to leave the property.
Overall, we love it and the kids talk about it all year. We will be back next year if they have the same type special!
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