The Flamingo was above our expectations. The staff was GREAT. My family and I will be staying there again. Thanx for such a wonderful time.

We stayed at the Flamingo Bay over the weekend of Feb 1st, 2009. Its pretty much a motel but the rooms and property were kept very clean so it wasnt creepy or gross. Thankfully the floors are tiled so thats a lot easier to clean and no need to worry about carpet germs. Yes, it took forever to check in. People are really laid back and if you seem rushed they look at you like "what's your problem". LOL. But what can you expect you know? Anyways, so we checked in and had to go through the inventory. I was fine with this since i didnt want any "surprise" charges later on. I liked that this motel was away from hustle and bustle. The pool across the street was nice and clean, then you have the beautiful beach. If we wanted the beach we just crossed the street to the Taino. If we wanted to go into town, we went right down stairs to take the ferry to Port Lucaya. It was a nice clean, breezy and tranquil little boat trip (about 10 minute ride) to the Pt. I personally looked forward to this ferry ride as we rode through the channels and got to see nice yachts and waterfront homes.

Regarding the time share hassle, YOU WILL GET APPROACHED. We agreed to go on a timeshare tour for two reasons, so the lady can stop harassing us and to get a free breakfast and free bonfire tickets offered at the Taino. I feel it was totally worth it. Granted we wasted a couple of hours with the time share dude (bless his heart, he did try) but we got to eat a full buffet breakfast at the Taino Restaurant (with the best coconut french toast ever!) and we got two free tix to the bonfire which are worth $50 bucks each (btw, we wouldnt have felt it was worth teh money if we had paid for it).

At Pt. Lucaya there is a cute little marketplace you can souvenir shop in. Nothing spectacular. There are also great little bars with good drink specials and regular bar food. We ate at the pub and it was good. For dinner one night you MUST check out the Ferry House. Its Zagat rated as the best restaurant on the island and I agree. Must make reservations and prepare to enjoy amazing food and the best coconut fried cheesecake ever!

P.S. TIP: PLEASE TAKE INSECT REPELLENT. I GOT OVER 50 MOSQUITO BITES and suffered majorly for two weeks after returning. :(

This hotel has all the Taino beach Amenities. Hotels rooms are clean and updated. Staff was really friendly. Taxis are not scarce at all (we took one at about 11 pm) and will cost about $10 for two people to go from the Market to the hotel or you can take the water taxi that goes once an hour ($10 round trip for 2). For this price you will not be staying at a 5 star resort but expect a clean and friendly resort. Taino Beach timeshare it literally right across the street. No one walked up to us with any pressure for a timeshare.

Restaurant (beach side dining) and the best grotto bar is right across the street (like walking to your neighbors house)! The food once again is not 5 star but more like 3 1/2 stars. I personally loved it, my more picky husband said it was okay. The beach is so nice clean and quiet. The pool has a huge tube slide and a lazy river. The beach also offers jet skis.

Remember you are on Bohemian time. So relax and enjoy No rush. Oh and I might need to add that nothing opens before 8 am so be prepared if you are an early riser.

Check in took for ever... Over an hour.. When you check in you MUST go to your room and take invintory on everything on the list they give you, down to the number of sea shells in the room. If you fail to do this they CHARGE you for all missing items.. To get to the shopping area you must take a water taxi.. which is $5.00 EACH way,, NOT FREE and only runs once an hour..and the last taxi back is at 12 midnight.. so no late night parties.. A reg. taxi over land back to the hotel is $60.00 and thats if you can find one to take you. (Most wont)...Staff was NOT that nice.. Oh you have to wear an arm band the whole time you stay... reason is this is a time share condo and you are just a visitor and thats how your made to feel.... The POOL was awesome and the pvt. beach is fabo... the rooms are updated and nice.. 4 floors and NO evelvator...and no bell hop... you lugg your stuff....Also check out at this hotel is 10AM.... Over all I rather stay in Port Luycia where the town and all the shops are.. Would not stay here again...