Tradewinds Island Resorts

Very disappointed with the spa services. The massage was not worth $ 90 because of the lack of technique used for 50 minutes. Mimosas were promised and never delivered as well. There was a group of 7 people who came there with the understanding that there will be no group rate and that the services weren’t designed for a group setting. However, the services were not up to par for the advertisements that are constantly on TV and wherever else that they show up. Very disappointed.

We stayed for a week and it was so nice. Im look to go back again later this summer. My favorite thing was the adult swimming pool! GREAT PLACE TO STAY and be pampered.

Ugh! I’m so disappointed that Tradewinds sold out to BlueGreen vacations! If I wanted to be in a timeshare environment, I would have booked a timeshare!
Every Memorial Day weekend for the past 5 years we usually come here to celebrate. Not sure when the switch happened but I’m so unhappy!
Yes they still offer the same great amenities and the staff is still friendly as ever but the atmosphere has definitely changed. For the amount of money that we pay as regular guests, this visit has made me realize that it’s time to find another place to go.
Some of the things that are shocking is that there is more sheriff deputies on property. Yes they have always had security guards but now it seems like they have both. The clientele has changed. No other way to put it! Not trying to be mean but again if I wanted a timeshare I would have booked a timeshare.
With all that said its time to start looking for a new place to stay next year.

I just returned from an amazing weekend at Tradewinds. From start to finish our stay was nearly perfection. Our room was ready 3 hours before check-​in, but even if it was not guests are allowed full day access the day of check-​in and check-​out and they can store your suitcases. The grounds were beautiful and well-​kept. The beach is just feet from the rooms. Everything you want can be found on-​site. We tried all of the different bars, $ 19 for a drink is pretty steep, but they did pack a punch and were very large, so who can say no to that. Most of the service was good, I found the bartenders at the Tiki Bar & Beef O’Brady’s to be the best. We had dinner at Bermuda’s & Rumfish. I was really over hearing about how fantastic the fish tank at Rumfish was, but it was rather impressive. I had the prime rib at Bermuda’s and was very impressed. The steak at Rumfish was pretty salty, but still good. I would give this resort 5 stars because overall it was absolutely amazing, but we did encounter some very apathetic workers, specifically the service at the Flying Bridge and the Pirate themed bar.
No, this isn’t the least expensive option, but treat yo self. You won’t regret it.

I don’t understand how Unilocal rating only 3 stars. The grounds are beautiful, the beds comfortable and the activities are abundant. From the touch tank to the evening s’mores, this is an awesome family getaway. They even offer on-​site babysitting so mom and dad can have an adult dinner!

This is is simply my favorite place to stay! They do it all; amazing restaurants, incredible activities, wonderful staff and most of all a beautiful resort property. It’s a little pricy but it’s worth the money every time! My favorite restaurant is the Flying Bridge and I also would recommend Rumfish Grill. Check it out sometime! It’ll be worth it!

We got to the hotel on a Friday night and it was pretty busy. However, the staff provided excellent customer service and it was off to a good start. We had a two bedroom suite which was very nice. There were two full or queen sized beds in each room and also a room with a couch (not sure if it was pullout). There was a stove and a fridge and items necessary to make your own meals. The hotel was in a perfect location, and a short walk to the beach. Our room came with complementary cabanas in any row beside the first. There were different activities around the hotel and the ones I did were the paddle boats and the slide. The paddle boat had extremely poor steering but it made for a more enjoyable ride. The slide was pretty cool, definitely a wedgie giver. There were also many retaurants within walking distance, which is nice because we didn’t use a car all weekend. Overall there was good customer service, great location and fun activities.

Let me first start by saying we stayed at the TradeWinds for three nights during a busy weekend in April for our wedding. With that being said — Our day was everything we dreamed of and more! We began our wedding weekend by staying here at the TradeWinds, with many other family and guests. Our wedding was on Sunday but we arrived Friday and stayed through Monday. The entire time we were there the whole staff was so welcoming, happy, and caring. They truly were on the ball in all aspects. The restaurants are delicious, and the servers are so friendly and upbeat. I also loved our hotel room, it was very large and perfect for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in.
During our stay the food and bars were delicious. I really enjoyed the tiki bar and all food options.
On to the day of our wedding The TradeWinds along with EE handled everything from set-​up to planning to last minute requests. Julie, Maria, and all of the wonderful catering staff, wedding staff, etc were just so wonderful! They put me at ease, they were always happy, and they were very attentive! Even though the TradeWinds is a very busy place — they manage to make it seem like 100% of their focus is on you!
The food: the food is absolutely to die for! We had a buffet and it did not disappoint. Our guests are still raving!
The ceremony: the beach is beautiful, the chairs are perfect, the fence is adorable, the whole thing was just perfect!
The reception: we chose an outdoor reception, on north break deck. I was a little nervous about being next to a pool, but it actually did not make a difference. The pool is adult only so it was very quiet, and the way they had everything set up I never even noticed it! The guests are also adorable, at one point an older couple was dancing to a slow song in the water — it was precious. They also fenced off our reception area so there were no distractions or passer byers.
Overall: Overall the TradeWinds was excellent. I am so happy I chose them. Our stay was lovely.
The staff, the location, the food, and the amount of effort that they put into your big day is 100% worth every penny. I’m so thankful we were married here!

The walls are very thin and the food is over-​priced. Other than that, it is fun for the whole family. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
We had a fridge and microwave.

Paddleboats? Beachside? Giant inflatable slide? What could go wrong?
Two words: Customer. Service.
The hospitality industry is one of the last remaining bastions of service in modern times… phone lines for companies have been outsourced, flying is now a nightmare due to the TSA and ridiculous federal regulations, and many eateries employ a staff that couldn’t care less about the clientele who dine there. That being said, at least we still have hotels. At least we have places like the Tradewinds, resorts where you don’t have a care in the world and the incredibly high price you’re paying to stay means that you will be taken care of.
Unless you’re interested in bringing your own luggage and items to your room without a man servant insisting and physically attempting to take your travel gear more than three times. I am well aware that the bellhops are there to help, and it’s a nice perk for some people, but as an able-​bodied guy I prefer to cart my own belongings and push my own buttons in the elevator. I found the staff (that was supposedly there to help) pushy, insistent, and cranky when I refused to allow them to bring my bags to my room. What is that? I get that you may want to politely ask, but when the (paying) customer insists, multiple times, it shouldn’t turn into an argument about how he wouldn’t come to my job and do XYZ.
After that fiasco I get up to the room and find myself walking into a bedroom instead of a common area. Not much that they can do about this I suppose, but it was weird… two beds (out of a three bedroom suite) were the first thing you see when you walk into the room, with a living room in the back (railroad style) and the «master» bedroom off to the side. It’s an odd layout that was even more uncomfortable because I was sharing the space with other conference attendees.
After I was all settled in I attended conference sessions, which were fine. The conference rooms were standard and, in general, the hotel grounds were well kept and nice. I enjoyed the beach-​side location and view, and the other interactions I had with the team were A-​OK.
That evening I went to the little mermaid bar, located in the main lobby, to grab a quick drinks with friends. I ordered a whiskey on the rocks, and was promptly told that they «are not allowed to do that.» Shocked, I asked the bartender (who was completely nice and actually looked sheepish a bit for having to say it) to tell me more about this rule, and she simply said that they didn’t allow the staff to pour certain drinks on ice.
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What planet am I on? We aren’t talking about a 200 year old bottle of something here; it’s a $ 30 bottle of whiskey. I switched to a makers mark, made note of this other ridiculous rule, and went on my way.
Because of these experiences I personally would not return to this resort. I don’t think it’s an awful place with awful people or anything, simply that (1) it was not worth the money (2) the few «weird» service incidents I had were very off-​putting and (3) there are plenty of other options in the area. I have never had such a poor customer service experience at a hotel and truly hope that this was a fluke.

The hotel is lovely and ideal for a family vacation. Our family was especially impressed with the bell service team. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout our stay.
The grounds were kept very beautiful and you can’t beat the opportunity to enjoy an incredible beach setting.

This Bluegreen resort is fun place to be. This resort cover ground is big. You may get lost in the resort but you don’t need to get out since the can provide anything you need.
This is first time I have seen a resort with bar crawl fun exploring. They are over ten bars in the resort. Almost every corner has one. They even have 5 bar and 5 tapas deal too. Please check it out.
This resort have several sections and building. You need to know where you are. The amenities include put put golf, oversized chest set, paddle boat, outpost hotel, touch tank, konk children center, pet play zone, pirate island… Let play. On top of that, the owner of the time share has the pass for the water slide, shark riding, surfboard riding. That not include the swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, whirl pool, beach cabana, beach access, beach volleyball, tennis court, water sports.
Food can range from Pizza Hut to candle light dinner in established restaurant. Activities after another one that can occupy your stay there.

We own a timeshare here and spent the day on Saturday. It was a great fun day. The kids spent hours in the pool, we took several rides down the water slide and my husband I were able to enjoy a couple of cocktails. My husband and I also held our reception here (albeit almost 8 years ago) and they were wonderful. We were married on the Breck deck which is basically on the beach and it was gorgeous. It’s very Florida-​esque though. It’s not fancy, it’s beachy and relaxed… that’s how we are here in FL ;)

I spent six days here for a conference, so let me try to unpack all the details in an organized fashion.
Booking: Since I was in a conference block, I had to book by phone. Not as convenient as online, but reps were generally helpful and there were no nasty surprises on arrival (resort fee was included as promised, etc.). The price differed from what the conference quoted me, but on the lower side, so I wasn’t going to complain!
Arrival: I arrived around 12:30pm and Eric at the front desk was extremely accommodating. When he found out that I was sharing with 3 other girls who I had never met, one of whom had already arrived, he promptly gave me a free upgrade to a slightly larger two-​queen room that was ready immediately, so we could all go to the room, unpack, and relax. It was a small gesture, but much appreciated!
Room: If this is the upgrade, I don’t want to see the standard! The small kitchenette complete with dishes and silverware and small dining table and chairs really came in handy, but it was a lot packed into a small space. Bathroom was good, plenty of hot water and water pressure. Housekeeping came every day, but not necessarily early — I came back at 2pm one day to find them there. Conversely, on Saturday and Sunday morning housekeeping was around by 9am, so put out that «do not disturb» sign unless you want them marching in! Also, some rooms are interior access, but most are not. Maybe not such an issue in warmer climates, but not what I prefer.
Conference space: Nice, but cold! They seemed to have the air conditioning cranked up super high, leaving me to bundle up while inside and promptly shed clothes upon going outside. Chairs in the conference rooms had very straight backs, which were not the most comfortable. Rooms also had a consistent musty smell — more on that below.
Humidity: This may sound nuts — keep in mind, I’d never been to Florida — but Tradewinds seems to have a moisture problem. I shut the A/​C off in our room, but there was quite a lot of condensation forming in the room (phone screen set face down, that kind of thing) even with it on, and the bathroom did not have a fan. A conference room was flooded so we had to be moved, and there were always dehumidifiers going in the lobbies. Overall, it seemed like they didn’t necessarily have a great grasp on the humidity situation.
Getting around the resort: So, I don’t know what happened to my sense of direction, but I consistently got lost every day at least once. Everything looks the same, room numbers are confusing, and I pretty much always got mixed up and went the wrong direction. Staff members were very nice about redirecting me, but geez. Also, elevators are all very small, and most (with the exception of Breckenridge) were also very slow.
Beach: Cabanas are great. Make sure to stop at the kiosk on your way to pick one out, otherwise you’ll have to schlep back to get a guy to bring you cushions and a pole for the sunshade. They face west, so you’ll get increasing sun throughout the day, leaving people like me to reverse the shade so as to avoid it. For that reason, it would be nice if the seat backs were on both sides instead of just the side facing the ocean. The beach itself is beautiful, water was fabulous, and I can see why it’s rated so highly. I tried the giant water slide once and decided that was enough, I am too old for this s***.
Dining: Conference banquets were fabulous. Food was great, replenished regularly, servers removed dirty plates… no complaints there. Beef O’Brady’s has a separate review. The lobby bar had coffee, which was a pleasant surprise. The lobby deli is overpriced, of course, but convenient for packaged items (I didn’t get anything made there). The Pizza Hut Express in Breckenridge left a bit to be desired, as the cashier did not know how to ring up a flavored water and failed to tell us to come back to pick up our order (we were just sitting outside, intending to eat there). It was a disappointment after the excellent service elsewhere.
Departure: The bell stand will hold your bags until you’re ready to depart, which was very convenient. Take note of the shower/​changing area by the tiki bar at Breckenridge, as that’s your best bet to get cleaned up post-​beach for travel. The front desk inquired if we needed transportation, etc., so they looked after us til the very end.
All that being said, overall it was a great experience. I doubt I would return here for vacation and pay their regular rates and resort fee (at $ 35/​day, you’d better be sure to get your money’s worth!), but for a destination conference, it was just the ticket.

This place is a f-​ing zoo. There are so many people here, and I am really curious as to what all the hype is about.
The hotel rooms are small, and its not that great for the price. If you want a quiet vacation spot, you can forget it.

The adult pool was great and so were the cocktails!
However, we were notified that someone had sent us a gift of champagne and strawberries. So we called dining services to tell them we were back in our room as instructed. We have now been waiting two hours (and counting) for delivery. Total service fail!!! Disappointing that someone’s nice gesture has been thwarted by a failure to execute. Not to mention we’ve been stuck in the room waiting this whole time!

Under construction pools not open or partly boats smells everywhere arrived September 2, 2015. Do not arrive till this is fixed the hotel management is unengaging

What I’ve experienced:
Pro’s
1. Huge place.
2. Beautiful clean beach.
3. One cabana per room at no cost.
4. Our room 3604 was huge, two queen size beds, mini fridge, sink, microwave, and bathroom. Separate room has a fold out sofa, mini fridge, sink, microwave, and bathroom. Both rooms had plates, cups and utensils.
5. Bath and body work products in the bathrooms.
6. Friendly staff.
7. Free paddle boat rides for hotel guest.
8. A MUST– TOASTED MONKEY. Amazing pizza… We ordered drunken monkey twice– YUM!
9. On a budget? Places to eat off resort: Chick fila, Mcdonalds, Subway, and Wendy’s.
10. There is a Publix and CVS really close also!
11. Snapper’s Sea grill restaurant was really good.
Presentation and taste was on point. Portion of appetizers were big.
12. Family friendly atmosphere.
Con’s
1. Lobby was always dead– weird.
2. General store prices in the lobby were crazy expensive.
3. Rum fish overrated– two hour wait NO THANKS.
4. Smalls pools
5. Gift shop– lame.
6. Elevators were scary small and stuffy.
7. Every other channel seemed like a tradewind channel.
Good news– PRO’S OUT WEIGHED THE CON’S, AT LEAST FOR US. Enjoy your stay! I hope my review was helpful!

My company held our annual sales meeting here. Some of the rooms could use some maintenance (i.e. chipped paint, bathroom door getting stuck) but overall comfortable. If you get a suite facing the beach, there is a full refrigerator, sink, counter and living room area. Steer clear of rooms near the elevator because you’ll just hear it ringing all night (especially if there is a convention or other large party).
Event planner we worked with was diligent about our accomodations. I recommend taking advantage of their on-​site restaurants instead of getting catering cause you’ll pay a service fee for everything. If you have a small reception or cocktail hour for your event, try to get a space on the lawn facing the beach so your group can watch the sunset.
They have plenty of activities (they’ll give you a wristband upon check-​in) but unfortunately we couldn’t take advantage of them.

Tradewinds is a lovey resort with lots of activities and amenities. Its a busy place geared toward activity. Rooms were clean and accommodating.
Excellent amenities, and friendly staff. From the time you enter the property you are greeted with friendly valet service, who are smiling in clean uniform.
Superb WIFI access and good restaurants on site which obviously do inflate the prices for being on site.
we had a week long dealers meeting here and brought dealers from all over the country, everyone loved the resort. my room was in a different section which shows how large this facility is however they don’t loose site of any guests needs.
Great food and drinks. we had lunch on the beach that was very cool. we were all entertained throughout our stay! There is always something fun to do or experience.
I Stayed here February 2014 on business