gratefulfred
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I just read in another thread that the oasis pool is saltwater, can anyone confirm this?
I just read in another thread that the oasis pool is saltwater, can anyone confirm this?
I just read in another thread that the oasis pool is saltwater, can anyone confirm this?
I'm going the day after Labor Day so since it's gonna be so slow I'm thinking of requesting a Lagoon view and just seeing if I can get lucky. Think I have a shot? What's the most realistic view I can be looking at?
Hi everyone, we're (DH&I) just back from an amazing 4 day anniversary trip to the Poly. We stayed in Samoa third fl overlooking the Oasis pool. Mousekeeping was outstanding. Extra bath goodies every night. Very quiet except for occasional pool noise early in the morning. The crowd levels seemed on the low side but we didn't visit AK so maybe everyone was there! Rarotonga is still our favorite location, but I know Samoa is very popular and I can see why, the location was close to everything. Front desk staff was terrific. I received a fresh flower lei when we checked in and attentive service the whole visit. The Poly really is our happy place. We took a few pics. Room view, my lei and just a resort pic or two
You are going to LOVE the Poly.
This may ruin me on moderates forever, though...
The deluxes have a way of doing that....lol. Our first onsite stay was at CBR and while we had an amazing time and loved everything about it, we tried a deluxe the following year and haven't stayed anything but deluxe since. The Poly is truly amazing, you are going to love it! Have a great trip .
A Lagoon View is a bookable view category, did you book a Standard View? It's possible, but you aren't likely to be given a room in a better view category. I mean yes, it could happen, you get a little pixie dust, etc, but I'd manage expectations. If you request a room/view type that doesn't match what you booked, you may leave the room assignor in a position to not really know what to do with you.
Also FWIW, Poly tends to run pretty darn full nearly every day of the year. I just searched for 9/1-9/4 and it shows no availability in any view category. 8/31-9/4 only shows only standard view availability.
I don't mean to be Debbie downer here, sorry!
Is the Oasis pool a "quiet" pool? If so, what does this practically mean?Yes, true. I don't technically know how you describe pools that use this system.... "salt water" is a bit of an overstatement because it's not like being in the ocean. But the water does have a saline taste to it. Love it BTW, so much easier on the eyes, skin, hair, etc.
Is the Oasis pool a "quiet" pool? If so, what does this practically mean?
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! This is really helpful and I so appreciate your input! (And we can't wait!! This may ruin me on moderates forever, though...)
Will we have trouble finding a table for four around 7:00? Are lines for food and payment very long? I'm trying to figure out how much time to plan given that my kiddos like a big breakfast and won't be happy with cereal or a bagel before we head to the parks.
Yes, true. I don't technically know how you describe pools that use this system.... "salt water" is a bit of an overstatement because it's not like being in the ocean. But the water does have a saline taste to it. Love it BTW, so much easier on the eyes, skin, hair, etc.
Is there anything the Polynesian can't do!?!I went for physical therapy for 3 months where I received my therapy in a salt water pool. It had an amazing effect on my skin acting as a natural moisturizer and skin softener.
Is there anything the Polynesian can't do!?!
It can't save you money or help you make prudent financial decisions.
It can't save you money or help you make prudent financial decisions.
Well, I will be there in 15 days and I plan to stay in the pool as much as possible and of course the Twilight Feast is a must!
We had a room in Fiji facing the Spirit of Aloha and you could see the monorail gliding by in the distance. Plus it had a beach view and a view of the wedding chapel at GF.Hi everyone! I've never been able to stay at the Poly before, but randomly decided to check on military rates for a long weekend in August and we can afford it! We booked a standard view, so I have a couple questions for the experts. My DS (almost 2) LOVES watching the monorail, so I was sort of assuming we would request a monorail view. My question, though, is would this end up being basically just a parking lot view? I'm not opposed to walking him to see the "train" if the monorail view would be a disappointment. I've tried to find this information on Tikiman's website as well as TouringPlans and haven't had much luck. I'd really appreciate any advice you might have. (On this view or any other.)