You can get a whiff of the "smell" on certain occasions yes. The only spot we noticed it on our first 6 days was in a few closed off staircases. But on our departure day, it was a little bit more noticeable in a few of the hallways. It's hard to tell if that smell is from sewage challenges, or if it's from the mangrove (basically the hotel is a middle of a humongous mangrove/swamp). But for us, it had really zero impact on our visit.

Yes

Yes for sure, as long as you are not bringing any kiddos :). If you are looking for the biggest daytime party, I feel the Hideaway pool was the most happening.

The seating area for the beach is outstanding, lots of chairs and day beds, and 3 beach bars depending that portion of the resort you are booked at. The actual beach was pretty, clear and blue the day we arrived, but from there the weather took a turn and it became murky. So, answer I suppose is the beach is good if you catch it at a good time. They do run tractors in the AM to remove any seaweed.

@@rverreault8 Any videos of the beach there? Especially by diamond club?

I'll look through my videos and will report back.

It was not posted as 24hrs, times indicated (I think) we’re 8a till 11p. However I was able to access the pool area with the key card outside those hours. I did not swim during off hours tho, so not sure if they’d come to tell you to get out.

Really?? That's hilarious! Ah, one year ago we were in that paradise..

You're welcome! It was pre sunrise and my camera is not the best, hence the darkness. What a great resort tho, true paradise!

Hi Lisa, deck 2.

I was at the absolute right of the viewing areas, that might be why. Or it could be my old GoPro.. :)

ams gold But the pool is so nice!!.. I know, no room video; I did take a long video of the room, but once I got home it did not want to download. I have a few pictures on my tripadvisor review of the room.. and more pool pictures.. Please note that this is no longer a Country Inn and Suites. www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g34352-d223060-r173931841-Country_Inn_Suites_By_Carlson_Orlando_Maingate_at_Calypso-Kissimmee_Florida.html

josh wells No, not at all, we got outstanding weather the whole trip, 85f to 90f and sunny! However.. some of the people we met on the cruise had cruised same period the year previous and temps were in the low 60ies and it rained for them the whole time. So you never know in January.

jediMASTER BANE Good stuff!! I was quite happy with the room; great beds and lots of storage. Only thing, like I mention in the video, is that you should bring a power cord if you have a few electronic devices to plug in. Have fun!

Why boooooooooo

lexy kirkland Hi Lexi! I was able to keep the room nice and cool, and this even though the outside temp was super hot. For us, the AC worked really well.

Robert Nicholson The boat was actually a max capacity. I took this video early in the morning, which is why is looked quite. Some areas obviously do get busy at peak times, but there are numerous occasions what I was walking around where the boat felt empty.