The Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra Beach

We chose this hotel based on reviews that highlighted how great it was for families, but unfortunately, that wasn’t our experience. With a 13- and 15-year-old, we felt like we had checked into an adults-only resort. They weren’t allowed in the nicer pool or the hot tub, and there wasn’t much for them to do, which was a huge letdown. The rooms were also a disappointment—not nearly as nice as the photos online, and for the price, we expected much better. Service wasn’t great either; no one even offered to help with our bags at check-in, which is pretty standard at the other resorts we’ve stayed at. It’s clear the hotel caters more to a senior crowd, so if you’re traveling with teens, I’d recommend looking elsewhere. The one bright spot was the food—it was delicious. But overall, the experience did not meet our expectations, and we wouldn’t return.

We have stayed many times, although not for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving meal had every dish and more you would expect and incredible turkey. The hotel staff is always warm and friendly making it a welcoming place for guests and members. The location is great and the town cannot be beat. People are so friendly and happy wherever you go. Even walking with a hotel coffee cup in the neighborhood will receive waves from passersby. Very few places like this resort town. I hope the vibe never changes.

Excellent location with elite customer experience. We had a superior ocean view room, which was literally overlooking the beach just steps away. The general area was very quiet and upscale, yet just a short drive away from restaurants, grocery stores, and anything else you need up and down A1A. The dining on site was great, we loved the bar and grille area with its fireplace, food, and friendly atmosphere. The outdoor dining area was bustling during the day yet still good food and service, and it quiets down at night if you want to relax in the adult pool or hot tub area. There's also a family pool area that is bigger and great for kids. Our room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Gift shop is small yet the quality of the products is exceptional, I bought a quarter zip and shirt that were very pricey yet ultra soft and high end. Worth it for sure. Finally, the staff goes above and beyond. The valets, front desk, food wait staff, bartenders, room service, cleaning staff...everyone was friendly, caring, and willing to do anything to make our stay warm and fun. We would go back here in a heartbeat. This was a great place to stay for a Jags game in November -- well away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and only a 15-20 minute drive from a shuttle bus stop to the game. We liked it so much we went back the next June.

Myself and my 3 children (ranging from 9-17) stayed here for the week of July 4th. We have no complaints. We loved the quiet atmosphere of the Lodge and Club as opposed to the livelier Inn and Club. The pool was peaceful, the camp for my 9 year old was great, and she had fun, and I got some time to relax. The beach was a few steps away from our room, and the fireworks we saw from our balcony could not be beat! We will be back every year for July 4th :)

We stayed at Casa Monica again which belongs to this club. It’s a 15 min drive and is very worthy. The Serenata club has beach front access where you can rent chairs and umbrella at only $5 each. It has two pools, one family and one adults only. It also has a restaurant with very decent prices and actually great food. I had octopus salad one day and swordfish sandwich another which were great.