As the previous guests indicated, this place is amazing. The grounds are kept to a very high standard....gardners working around the clock to make sure the place is beautiful. Even with all of the construction of new buildings, it never felt like you were in a construction zone. The entire staff have been wonderfully trained and go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms and common areas are extremely clean.

I was here for a conference and the facilities for this purpose were excellent. I had great wireless connection in my Riverview suite. This is my 3rd time visiting and it just keeps getting better.

Now for the only downside, it's expensive. I'm not saying it shouldn't be, given the level of service and "extras," but it is probably out of the price range of most. If you are looking for a very special place, this is it, but don't whine about the cost. It's special for all the reasons I and the other guests mentioned, but it comes at a price.

This is a fabulous resort catering to families. We have stayed at the Cloister for many years. The property is unbelievable...beauty and care in the gardens, furnishings and buildings. Posh linens on the beds and wonderful service. The staff is very polite and well trained. My kids loved the library. The new beach club is beautiful...but a little crowded. The food on the resort is overpriced and just okay- Colt and Allison is very good-but very expensive. Try Haylards Restaurant just off the property. We go every year and the food is always wonderful.

Our family of nine stayed the entire week of Thanksgiving at The Cloister in the River View Suites and the Ocean House rooms. The River View suites are brand new and the most luxurious rooms on property. They have a living room, bedroom, bathroom and many closets. There is a butler provided for your suite during your stay and they will bring you beverages, snacks, solve problems, etc....The linens, bed and bath setups are over the top.One of the nicest suites I have ever stayed in. They are comfortable enough to spend a week in although they do not connect to each other. Our family got two suites that shared a hall and were next to each other so the kids felt secure. The only complaint about the rooms is the lighting. They are pretty dark and not much light in the bedrooms. The spa has been renovated and is a real treat. The services are good, the relaxation rooms are very relaxing the meditation garden is beautiful and the pools are very nice. The staff was confused on some of our bookings but did eveything possible to remedy the problems. Fong is the best massage therapist on staff. There was a common issue of staff being misinformed or things changing at the last minute across the entire resort. It was irritating many times but I think Thanksgiving week is the week that all the dress codes and hours of operation change for many of the resort areas.
The river cruise is nice to take, the Rainbow Island Family Buffet is fun to do, the Stables are absolutely top notch, the shooting range is really cahallenging and fun, they even have a kids shooting area, the beach is pretty, the pools are huge after the redo, family bingo is still popular and fun, the Beach house area and restaurant are really good. All the food was suberb and the wait staff is very friendly. Overall it is a great destination if you have a lot of money to spend on a vacation.

This is an amazing resort! Our room in the cloisters was beautiful, well appointed and extremely comfortable. All of the employees were wonderful, friendly and very knowledgeable, when they didn't have answers they didn't hestitate to find them. The food in each of the restaurants we dined in was great and varied from casual to fine dining. Dinner at Colt & Alison was delicious and the service impeccable! The fitness center is large, very well-equipped and without a speck of dirt or dust anywhere. I enjoyed several amazing spa treatments and relaxed in the spa itself while my husband spent a few afternoons on the golf courses. The tennis center, beach & pool are all terrific. I wish I had more time to experience the amenities and activities this fabulous resort offers. This is truly a 5-star experience!