I am so LATE at posting this review! I don't know how I missed IT. BUT, hopefully it will give you…read morea heads up to their gingerbread lounge for this December, lol
My girl, Michelle L. And I were so excited to come to - The Gingerbread lounge. Which is located inside their main lobby bar. It's a small little pop up bar decorated like a gingerbread house and other fun Christmas decorations
(Anything at this resort is beautiful. Especially during the holidays) so it's safe to say the atmosphere is great.
The gingerbread lounge offers
-Cocktails
-Mocktails
-snacks / desserts. mostly cookies. They have about 12 different sweets.
And it runs from -November 29, to Friday, January 2; weekdays from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 10 p.m.
Unfortunately, we got there and it was closed. There's a few different dates circulating around saying it closes on the 2, 3rd and one place Even said the 5th.
A worker did say they closed before the end date though. (We should have called. Especially with a couple different dates circulating for the gingerbread lounge)
So we were not able to enjoy the gingerbread lounge. However, they did have enough to make 2 different cocktails from their limited menu.
Which I got the- CLAUSMOPOLITAN - Ketel One Oranje Vodka, Cranberry and Vanilla Bean Puree, Lime Juice and a Frosted Sugar Rim (I don't think they did the sugar rim. Which is fine. They were out of everything from the pop up bar)
They were all out of the dessert options from the gingerbread bar
So we ordered from the regular menu.
We got a lobby seat. Which, the lobby is very nice. Has great seating, couches and etc. has a couple fire places.
I went to the bar and asked them how it worked. I was able to have my drink made, and I took it to my table while he sent the waiter over to take our other orders.
Carson was very very friendly. But since it was busy he really wasn't to be found
I ordered the-MARGHERITA PIZZA fior di latte, tomato sauce, basil
(This is a one size pizza, it's not huge, but it's great if you're sharing other things)
this was delicious
But I'll be honest. I came for the drinks. I asked the bartender at the main bar area if he could make me something special. I wanted the - pornstar (he laughed, and agreed to it) Carson, our server dropped it off at our table right at the same time as Michelle's drink came out.
Michelle had the -EQUINOX *
lyre's agave blanco, hibiscus, lemon
(This was delicious AND beautiful. Loved the color of it)
Michelle also ordered -CARAMEL CRÈME BRULEE CHEESECAKE
caramel cheesecake, crème brulee, baci crust seasonal berries tossed in mango passion compote
I then had the bartender pick a drink for me. He went with the very popular-UNDER THE PALMS. tito's handmade vodka, lillet rosé, lemongrass, pandan, lemon, coconut water
Very refreshing! I could drink these at the pool or at a polo match and just relax.
P.S- this place also offers flights!
It was also a very very rainy day. And valet was amazing!!!!! He saw me walking in heels and carrying Michelle's gift bag and my purse. He stood next to me with the umbrella. I kept telling him he didn't have to and I actually love the rain lol. But he insisted. As soon as we got to a covered place right by the door he told me to keep the umbrella and use it for the rest of the night.
I wish I had his name. He was absolutely amazing and he went above and beyond
I will say, the staff here are all amazing. Even the comment about the waiter, Carson being a little slow, he was great, he was just taking care of sooooo many different people
This was still such a fun time! I loved having some small food bites and drinks with my girl. The tree inside and outside was still lit up
To be honest I love the lobby bar. It was raining, but it still had nice views.
I love the different seating. They have a large community table, separate tables, they have nice leather chairs but I really wanted the couch area to not be taken up. If I'm comfortable, Have a bff with me And I'm drinking? I could have stayed all night. I would of lived there
Bathroom is also very close to the lobby bar
Parking is good for me. The handicap parking is up close and I don't have to pay a fee because the handicap sticker. (If you don't have a handicap sticker unfortunately the parking can be far or expensive)
If you go to places like the Spa or restaurants closer to the water. They have people on golf carts take you all around the grounds to where you are going
So I highly suggest not just coming to the lobby bar and to check out more of the resort. I could spend hours here
I can't wait for the gingerbread lounge for Christmas 2026.