Indian Lakes

Spent a pleasant weekend at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. The golf course view is worth paying a few extra bucks, it’s a great view. Our room was ready when we arrived. Within 10 minutes of arriving in our room, the crib was delivered. Shortly after that, guest services called to make sure we got the crib and that everything was fine. Nice touch. The coffee for the in-room coffee maker was Lavazza brand and the toiletries were by Crabtree & Evelyn. I am very fond of Hilton quality.

Ordered room service a few times, all good. The appetizer combo is typical, but tasty, with buffalo wings, potato skins and mini cheeseburgers. The spinach-artichoke dip was just right. The kids enjoyed the chicken fingers meal, which came with both fries and a bowl of fresh fruit. The cheesesteak sandwich came with caramelized onions and a spicy chipotle sauce. I liked the grilled chicken sandwich with avocado, onion & tomato.

We were there for Party in Parrot-dise. My husband is a big Jimmy Buffett fan. There were events starting Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. Nice, fun crowd.

The Cave is a little bar in the lobby atrium area. Small, very cute, dark, an old-fashioned tiki bar. Good drink specials.

Had breakfast on Saturday as well as Sunday brunch at the Master’s Clubhouse. The breakfast buffet was excellent with usual stuff like eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, etc., but also lox and assorted cheeses including Gouda. The Sunday brunch was even better. There was an omelet station, a carving station with roast beef perfectly cooked, prime rib hash (delicious), tortilla-crusted tilapia with a slight lime flavor, and a to-die-for dessert table with several flavors of cheesecake, banana cream pie, tiramisu, fruit tarts and a chocolate fountain. The prices were very reasonable and the service was impeccable.

Sunday morning, I hit the pool area. The only criticism I have is that the hot tub was lukewarm. There were also adults and children diving in the pool, even though there were clear signs stating not to. There was a hotel employee watching this who did nothing.

My husband played golf on Sunday morning and loved the course. It’s one of the best in the area. There is also a spa on site called Spa Vargas which will have to wait until my next weekend trip to Indian Lakes. There are activities for children in the summer months. I recommend this resort if your family loves good food, fun, spas and golf.

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