Tween Waters was our first-ever resort experience, and it set the bar high. We flew down from North Idaho/Washington in search of warm weather, and this place delivered in every way. The guys at the marina were some of our favorite staff--so helpful and genuinely friendly. They pointed out birds, gave us great tips on who to talk to for fishing trips, and even showed us a small barracuda swimming right in the Tween Waters area, which was such a cool experience. We used the shuttle quite a bit, and it was always fantastic. We also took full advantage of the kayaks and bicycles and loved having so many amenities right on-site. Our room overlooked the Gulf, which meant absolutely stunning sunsets every evening. Anytime we needed anything, the staff was happy to help. We would absolutely recommend Tween Waters and are already excited to come back again! read more

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Though small inside this Ship Yard restaurant was full of bar life, music and very upbeat in general this sunday night in beautiful Captiva Island. Do not ask for tap please it taste like a very strong well water-really poor instead have the Italian Panna bottle you wont regret. I had the grilled grouper platter with pico & vegetables, another order were the fat breaded shrimp with fries and sauce. The she crab soup starter was creamy and delicious tasting as well a grouper reuben sandwich on Rye bread though it fell apart from the thousand island dressing and slaw inside. Finished off with a shared large brownie sundae, chocolate fudge, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. 4-4.5 star rate. read more

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We had a great time at this resort! The beautiful beach for sunsets was right across the street and our room faced east for sunrises. The restaurants on the property were all great - everything from pizza to fine dining and the sea bass at the Crow's Nest was out of this world, well served and recommended by Scott! The Captiva House's pompano fish was great, along with service by Ana and Richard! The accommodations were comfy with the best his & hers bathroom. The nearby walks, bicycles and JD Ding Darling parks were also very enjoyable! Definitely recommended! read more

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Tween Waters is charming. As one of Florida's oldest resorts, the nostalgia and history are there, and the location is great - I really wanted to love it. The problem is value. The accommodations and grounds are noticeably dated and overdue for a refresh. Worse, the pricing makes no sense for what's delivered -- rooms that should run $250 are at $550, and a basic gin and tonic served in a plastic cup will set you back $16. It borders on absurd. With some real investment in updates and a pricing reality check, Tween Waters could be a true Florida gem. For now, it's coasting on its legacy and charging a luxury rate for a decidedly non-luxury experience.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

This is my first time going to Sanibel/Capitva. So it was also our first time staying at 'Tween Waters as we were there for a wedding. It was a beautiful place to celebrate our friends getting married. I love the quaint, slower paced, beach vibe of this resort. It's essentially a mom and pop resort, but oh so sweet. They have been improving/fixing up since Hurricane Irma. At night it was insanely dark because of wildlife safety- which was a refreshing since I'm a city girl. We stayed in their rooms, but my friends had cottages. The cottages are more spacious with more than one bedroom, a kitchen, and a living room. It would be a nice place for families to stay. I highly recommend it for families or friends looking for a quiet hidden gem to stay outside of the Ft. Meyers area. read more

I've been to Sanibel and/Captiva many times. This was my first time staying at Tween Waters and I was so happy with my stay! I really wish I could have stayed longer. They had the best prices online. It was an easy walk across the street to the beach. There's plenty to do at the resort. The restaurants are great! I love the little shop. The rooms are updated, clean, and spacious. Our room had two queen beds. It was on the second floor with a view of the ocean. It had a little kitchen and living room. We enjoyed having wine and coffee out on our screened in deck. I would love to go back again soon and stay longer. read more

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We have stayed here every year since 2017! This place is Old Florida. It has anything I could want-pools (Serenity is my favorite), kayaks, bicycles, restaurants, water sports, great food, amazing views, and the best grouper sandwich I have ever had . The service is hands down the best there is to offer. If you are looking for a wonderful place to stay-with many options to choose from- pick Tween Waters Resort. The private beach is wonderful and many shells can be found along the water's edge. read more

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My family and I did a day trip to Tween Waters. Great time had by all! Started with a relaxing lunch by the beautiful pool. Superb drink selection; food options for lunch were extensive & all enjoyed their meals in a tremendous atmosphere. Dylan was our server and he was a 10 out of 10. We then walked a short distance across the street to the beach. The beach staff treated us like royalty; they set up our beach umbrellas and chairs - nice guys with strong customer service training. As I stated we were day-trippers, not staying at the resort. I can only imagine how great the food, service, staff, and experience must be if you are a resort guest. If you want an exceptional escape you must try Tween Waters. It's the best!! read more

Been coming for 40 years. Has changed hands now. We're treated as strangers. Breakfast? Not anymore. For $450 a night you no longer get breakfast. Luxury? No, these are rustic cabins on a busy street. Maid service? No, only if you request it and they demand a tip. Cabin smells like moth balls and mold from too many storms. They charged us in full in advance telling us there are no refunds. Last time we were here we stayed in a bayside suite where they didn't mop up the water in the elevator, so I fell and was really hurt. Had to leave a day early. When we told them at the desk they still charged us the extra day. Should have sued them. read more

Title: Deeply Disappointing Experience -- Would Not Recommend This was one of the worst vacation experiences I've ever had. To start, the entire "resort" was infested with what they call no-see-ums. My husband was sitting on the front porch of our cottage and immediately felt like he was being electrocuted from so many bites. I was bitten inside the cottage -- my legs, arms, and back were covered in small, stinging welts. At first, I had no idea what was happening. (It was not bedbugs.) When I went to the front desk to report the issue, I was handed a can of Raid and told to spray the room myself. Later, we learned that most resorts in the area treat their properties for these pests. We ended up spending around $100 on anti-itch sprays, repellents, and Benadryl just to get through our stay. I spent the remaining two weeks of my vacation with my legs covered in itchy, painful bites. Secondly, while the cottage was reasonably clean upon arrival, we received no housekeeping service for several days until we specifically asked. Even then, towels were simply left at the door -- no cleaning was done. The bed linens were poor quality, rough, and covered in small fabric pills. The in-room safe didn't work, and it took until the third day to get any assistance with that. Additionally, the lights in the master bedroom did not work properly, making the room dark and inconvenient. The food at the bar was also disappointing -- stale bagged chips with jarred salsa, cold hamburgers, and old bread. Nothing felt fresh or cared for. When I mentioned all of this at checkout, I was told that a manager named Will Oliver would call me to follow up. That call never came. I have yet to fully review my bill, but I believe I was also overcharged for my stay. read more

Very happy I stayed at 'Tween Waters for my friend's bachelorette trip! 'Tween Waters is a very spacious resort located in Captiva, around a 10 minute golf cart ride to the small bar/restaurant scene. We had a 3-bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms and 1 pull-out couch in the living room, which technically sleeps 8 people. The suite itself wasn't anything too fancy/crazy but it was just right for what we needed. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The master bedroom was easily the biggest and nicest room with a super spacious double-sink bathroom and walk-in shower. Our balcony had a view of the bay, too. The main bathroom and kitchen were pretty small for a 8-person suite but we managed nonetheless. I really liked the pools here! There was a kid pool that was relatively large and a second pool right next to it that only adults were primarily at. They had bars at both pools which was nice, and the bartenders were always a great time! They had a super drink & food menu for a pool bar, as well. The lava flow drinks were literally flowing all vacation long and I totally recommend them from the menu (along with any of their frozen drinks). The on-site restaurant called The Shipyard was also a hit. This resort is located literally across the street from the beach which is great, too. Overall I would definitely consider staying here again if ever in Captiva! read more

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Absolutely such an amazing place. The pool bar tenders are so amazing and nice. Chace and irina are so nice and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable with great views of the bay, pool, or beach. The food at all of the restaurants are great and my personal favorite is captiva crusts. There I normally get the breadsticks and a pasta or pizza. read more

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We stayed at one of the cottages right on the water for a night and it was great! It was nice to have a cold fridge and sink to use so we could keep our leftovers cold lol. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was nice. We stayed in 106 which was a little updated but mostly seemed like it weathered the storm okay. We walked around a bit and met some nice people at the shops. I would definately come back and stay for longer next time! It was cool to sit right on the patio and watch all of the traffic go by. read more

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This is my first ever time staying at tween waters resort and I have to say I was blown away by how awesome this place was! The staff was so friendly! Room was very nice! There was so many things to do around this hotel! Overall a great experience! Thanks! read more

This was my first time docking and staying at Tween Waters Resort, and it exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived by boat, the experience was seamless. Ferrari, who assisted with fueling and docking, was incredibly friendly and helpful, leaving a great first impression. Another staff member made offloading luggage effortless with their warm and accommodating attitude. Throughout our stay, we encountered several standout employees. Joseph and Raul went above and beyond, assisting us with transportation and visitor parking, making the entire process smooth and hassle-free. The resort's dining options were outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed the Oasis Pool Bar, where the burgers, pizzas, and perfectly crafted Mai Tais were delightful. For our evening dinners, the Old Captiva House provided a memorable experience. Our waiter, Robert, was an absolute joy and delivered 5-star service, making our meals extra special. Between the ease of docking our boat, the exceptional staff, and the fantastic dining options, this resort truly stands out. A big thank you to the management for rebuilding so beautifully after Helene and Milton and for assembling such a wonderful team. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Lovely old-Florida resort. My husband and I rented one of the charming historic cottages that overlook the beach (which is absolutely fantastic!), and our friend rented a suite in one of the buildings that is on the opposite side of the resort, overlooking the Marina on Pine Island Sound. Both were great for each of our needs. Very comfortable beds. Clean. Cozy. The location is fantastic! Entire resort is very walkable. Our cottage A/C went out during our stay, but management was very responsive and had it repaired immediately. We stayed for a long weekend in November, and it was fairly quiet - which was just perfect for us. Very nice pools - but busy, as they allow off-resort guests to purchase day passes. I visited the spa for a massage - it was okay (7/10). The restaurant scene: there was everything you need on location, but it is all very expensive. The breakfast at The Shipyard was just okay (7/10), dinner at Old Captiva House was excellent (9/10), and the poolside bar had some solid (but very pricey) eats and drinks. The star - the beach - is just steps across the road, and umbrellas with chairs are available for rent. Plenty of wildlife to watch, shells to gather, and sandy stretches to walk. read more

Solid stay. The good news is the place has it all. Across to the street to the beach, pools, restaurants. The food I had here was good. No complaints. Bar service at the pool was ok. Across the street at the beach they did a good job managing the umbrellas and chairs. Maybe con is it is a little tight/small at the resort . I would stay here again. read more

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We went to Tween Waters for a quick getaway for our 25th anniversary. There were good options for rooms, we went with the Sea Grapes building as we wanted the balcony and the sunset view. Our first afternoon we hung out at the poolside bar, then had dinner at the Shipyard on site. They have a few options for dinner, and the actual night of our anniversary we went high end with the Crows Nest Steakhouse. Pricey, but it was a special occasion. The evenings were beautiful with the resort all lit up for Christmas. During the day we took the short bike ride into the small town of Captiva. It was a nice and relaxing time for our 25th! read more

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a fortune to rent a room then a resort and boat docking fee. then you walk across the street where there are chairs set up for resort guests. then instantly someone comes on a loud 4 wheeler to charge you $25 to sit in a chair. maybe add a little to the resort fee and just have the chairs included. read more

Wow ! Can't say enough ! We had no idea Hurricane Helene would beat us here but Tween Waters helped us by offering a day pass for $100 up to 6 people and allows you to use their resort and amenities as well as beach access! Next time we come we WILL stay here . read more

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They have bed bugs - there is nothing else you need to know about this resort. it's not a guess it's a fact. I will say they staff was courteous - that's who the star is for read more

Tween Waters Inn---Day trippers overrun the pools on the weekends, leaving far too few chairs at the pool and pool bar for the guests who pay to stay at the Inn. Tween Waters management told me that day passes are sold based on occupancy of the Inn. I explained to the manager that there are far too many people at the pool, even though there are plenty of pool chairs for guests staying at the Inn. My wife and I observed this same problem last year. Selling day passes is inconsiderate of those who pay to stay at the Inn. It's all about the money. read more

We stayed in a poolside room late last year. The beach there is beautiful and the restaurant/bar at the pool is very good. But the room... our room wasn't cleaned properly and the mattress was so old that I felt like we were at a Motel 6. This place has great potential, but we won't be back. read more

You never have to leave the property to eat, lay on the beach or go on a fishing charter. We eat at Old Captiva house and the Shipyard both had excellent food and drink. They upgraded our room to a suite on the gulf side nice sun rises but......at 5:30 in the morning a gas truck was filling a big gas tank for two hours! All that makes a wonderful morning! Let alone from 10-to midnight they emptied the trash! Bottles clanging..... well just a wonderful sounds at midnight! Management could care less, offered a free breakfast! Ask where your room is going to be before you pay for your room. read more

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We're regulars year after year. This is not your luxury shiny brand new resort, this is laid back old Florida vibe. If this isn't your cup of tea, then I'd recommend staying elsewhere. Their staff is wonderfully helpful and friendly. Bar and food service at the pool is great, though watch out for the very aggressive black birds LOL. Can't beat the location. We stay in the efficiency rooms but always enjoy their restaurants as well. read more

I absolutely loved the day I spent here at Tween Waters Resort back in July. Everyone that I interacted with at the resort was so nice and friendly. If you are not staying at the resort, you are able to buy a day pass, so you are able to park and use the resort amenities. The beach in front of the resort is gorgeous. It had beautiful white sand and the water was very blue. This beach was perfect for swimming as the water was very calm and warm. If you get there early enough, they have their own beach chairs you can use. They also have two pools at the resort. One that is more family friendly and one for adults only. The adults only pool also has a bar right to the pool. Pool chairs are first come, first serve. They also have big cabanas that you are able to rent out for the day. It was such an awesome place to hang out for the day. I defiantly recommend this resort if you are visiting Captiva. read more

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I've been coming here since I was a kid. We used to come to hang out at the beach and the pool bar. They have live music, a tiki bar, and a grill you can order lunch from. They have a couple different restaurants on the property. They also host hermit crab races, which is really fun to experience. Most recently, my husband and I stayed here when I brought him home to see where I grew up. Got to show him the manatees from the docks too. They used to have the best Halloween parties, and I've since heard they stopped doing them, which makes me sad. read more

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Beautiful peaceful vacation spot for family The resort was very nicely set and the restaurant on the premises was expensive but great food. We were there right before the ugly hurricane. This was our go to spot yearly read more

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Loved the resort and options of rooms. Great location and they've done a lot to get the property up and running. My only negative comment is that we have a service dog and they would not let it in any of the restaurants or by the pool (certainly don't expect him to go in the pool). They also asked several questions about how he was trained, when and where and asked for his papers. This is not legal but every employee had the same script. So management is not training them right. Please read the Florida statute! read more

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Imagine spending money on a wedding. A lot of money at a resort. And at 930pm being told you are to loud on a Saturday night. Spend your time and money elsewhere! Pretty pissed off at the management and I wouldn't spend money here. You have multiple boat slips and just because ONE wants it quiet doesn't mean they are right. read more

I've been coming to Tween Waters since the 1980s. I took my then girlfriend now wife their on our first vacation. We've taken her parents, all 4 of our kids almost every year with the exception of when I was in Iraq. It's been our hidden gem where we had gorgeous beaches, nice food/drink by the pool, sunsets, boating, kayaking, etc. So now there is new management. The last time we were there it was different. It seemed less friendly. Staff from around the world we've known for decades were gone. Gond were the free continental breakfasts. Some room improvements were seen but not much. Since retiring from the Army and moving back to the east coast of Florida, we thought about going back. Low and behold my wife discovered the room rates increased by about 66%. $325 is now $550 a night. No more free continental breakfast. No more warmth of staff. Just expensive blandness. So I'm sad to say we are moving on and keeping the past 30 years at Tween Waters as good memories, but we won't be back. An AirBnB or going through beach rentals makes way more sense for us economically. I hope Tween Waters can survive the what I must see as a downward spiral. It's not about making money. It's about making memories. Best of luck. read more

This is the second time my girlfriends family and I stay here and even though the place is decent, it really needs to be updated. The carpets in the room are kinda gross and makes you want to walk around your room with shoes on, the refrigerator in the room is so small we barely were able to fit things for 4 people for 4 days, the beds were okay but sure could be better, the pillows were horrible, the pool bar food is so not worth it and very expensive. We ordered a mahi fish sandwich but I'm pretty sure it was tilapia (if it wasn't then it was really bad). The pool area is great has 2 pools and drinks at the bar are really good. We did go to Captiva house restaurant our last day there and the food was ehhh nothing to brag about, not horrible but definitely not great and not worth what we paid for it. Overall, it wasn't the best stay and probably won't be going back unless they remodel. read more

The resort is very nice. The pools, bar and restaurants are very well maintained and clean. The cottage we had unfortunately was very run down and not clean. The furniture is worn out and not very comfortable. A/C ran continuously and was very loud. The back door to the porch had a broken lock. The front door did not seal and let bugs in. On our second day there we were taking a break and laying on the bed. That's when the housekeeper pops in without knocking, this is just wrong! Luckily we were dressed. We will not be returning to this resort. read more

After 20 years of our relationship, we were married at Tween-Waters Resort in Captiva Island, Florida. We wanted to make this very special day an amazing experience for ourselves, our family and friends who attended. This was our first stay at Tween-Waters but we had passed it on our visits to Sanibel and Captiva Islands throughout our many visits. Tween-Waters was the only Resort we toured and we knew this was the right place. As a same gender couple, we were not sure if we might experience any negativity throughout our planning and Tween-Waters responded quickly welcoming us to allow them to host us. We met with our first wedding/event planner Vicki last summer and she gave us a thorough tour of the resort, Rooms in every category, reception rooms and restaurants, pools, marina and private resort beach. She went over pricing, menus and all of the things we may consider when planning our wedding. Since this would be a destination wedding for everyone attending including us, we wanted to make sure that the resort would be able to cover most of our needs and the needs of our guests. Most of our guests booked and stayed at this resort and thoroughly enjoyed their experiences. We planned a Thursday morning wedding on the beach with a lunch reception directly following. We booked a wonderful violinist, Matt Dendy (recommended by the resort) to perform throughout our ceremony. A couple of months prior to our tasting, our wedding/event planner changed to Christine and she was just as wonderful as Vicki had been. Christine set up our tasting with Chef Greg. We selected a Taco Buffet lunch that was just perfect including vegetarian rice, beans and grilled vegetables, taco seasoned ground beef and fajita chicken, all of the taco toppings and fresh made guacamole. Christine put together our Banquet Event Order(BEO) with the timeline of our wedding day, was flexible and quick at updating as we switched things around before our deadline date. Christine made us feel comfortable and confidant that our wedding day would be amazing. Our wedding took place on the beach across from the resort and Christine guided our Guests across the street at the appropriate time and drove a couple of our Guests with mobility issues across in a golf cart. She then guided our wedding party across the street and guided the wedding party when to begin their walk down the aisle. Our day could not have been more perfect. The Banquet staff had everything ready as our Guests entered the Wakefield Room which is upstairs with windows facing the beach. They were very attentive and friendly and made sure that everything happened on time. We saw each of them again in the two resort restaurants and they remembered us and gave us a warm greeting each time. A very special thank you to Dan, Pauline, Irina for helping make our day absolutely perfect. Jasmine, the Food and Beverage Manager was wonderful as well. The Front desk staff and Pool Bar/Restaurant staff were very nice and friendly also. We reserved a studio cottage to stay in. This was located right next to the front desk, near the pool and a short walk to the restaurants, our reception room (Wakefield Room). The room was quite roomy with a Queen size bed, two rattan chairs, a dining table with two chairs, kitchenette with decent sized refrigerator, microwave, stovetop and sink. The bathroom was large with a walk in shower. This was plenty roomy for us, our cat and all of our wedding reception supplies. It also has a fireplace and a screened in porch on the backside facing a garden area. We highly recommend Tween-Waters Resort just for a resort stay or to host your wedding. We will be back for a stay next year if not sooner. read more

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Booked a poolside room for the weekend. This hotel has two large pools and 2 or 3 hot tubs. It appeared to be the place to hang out as the patio was pretty packed. There is a bar next to each pool and later in the day there was live entertainment. Our room became available at 4.I had been inside the room for about 2 minutes and housekeeping came in without knocking.They appeared to be looking for paperwork they had left in one of the rooms.Luckily, I was dressed. The room had modern decor, however, the bathroom and balcony were lacking. The bathroom looked like it hadn't been updated in 20 years.The tiles & grout could use a good scrubbing.In the morning I went to take a shower and the water did not warm up until 15 minutes later. The balcony was screened in but rubber molding that was meant to hold the screen in place was dangling. 'Tween waters is just as it sounds.They are technically on the inter coastal, but the beach is right across the street. This hotel is one of the cheaper hotel options on Sanibel/Captiva Island. There are free kayaks available for use near the blue building.They appear to be single person kayaks only though.There are other kayaks available closer to the pool, however you must pay for those. Bicycles are also available for guests, although they looked pretty beat up with some of the seats having part of their cushions ripped off.I imagine it's more so the sun beating down on them and destroying the seats. Chairs on the beach are $25 and come with an umbrella. The pool bar serves food until 7 or 7:30, however, their menu changes at 5 and food prices appear to be much more expensive. I only saw that kid food options were available until 5 (hot dogs, grilled cheese,etc). Based on this we had to get food elsewhere for our little one. read more

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I've stayed at the resort many times over the years and is always pleasant. My reason for this review is for the new restaurant shipyard which replaced crows nest. It is simply put amazing. I had both breakfast and dinner here more than once and every time it was delicious. I usually don't eat fried foods but there chicken sandwich is out of this world. The ribeye is also really good. The prices are unbelievable for captiva which was a bonus. The best part was the staff who went above and beyond especially Robin. If you get a chance ask for her you will not be disappointed. Hope you guys enjoy. read more

The staff was wonderful. Helpful at check-in and with info on what restaurants has resumed business, etc. The accommodations were quite disappointing: tired would be a great euphemism - the room's indoor/outdoor carpet was buckling in several places. Easy to trip on. And a dank smell throughout. We were told there was no TV and that internet was intermittent. The first was true, the second was a quite an overstatement. Coffee was free because there was no computer service to ring sales up (not even cash sales). For folks like us, on the Island to check on our home's rebuild, this was insult to injury. Sad, really. read more

We needed to fill up with gas and the service was fantastic. They were very accommodating

Very beautiful place to eat breakfast....crisp and clean restaurant and the servers and staff were very nice. I did not however, like what I think to be either the owner or the manager....he was very stern when he was explaining what he expected from one of the front desk employees. I know you have to train the way you want but not in front of patrons....I felt bad for her and I could tell she was uncomfortable....other than that my breakfast was awesome! I am sure we will eat there again next time we are at South Seas Resort. read more

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stayed one night last week. we used some towels, but we also put them back. Two days after return I was charged $75 for towels! I called immediately and they were very nice and reverse the charges. Two days later I get another $75 charge. Again I called the hotel and I'm told I have to call back the next day to speak to a manager. just called again and told he won't be there until Monday. I shouldn't have to be spending all this time trying to correct errors they made. thank goodness I get alerts for all purchases on my credit card, or I may have missed this. I wonder how many they've charged that did miss it! I just want my money back. read more