The Patricia Grand resort is showing some signs of age but is still reasonably well-maintained. The front entrance was blocked for refurbishment, though the work that was complete looked nice and elegant. Public spaces like the lobby and pool appeared recently updated and clean, with comfortable and sturdy new pool loungers. A small park with beach access next to the building was a great spot for dog potty breaks - a rare find in this area.
In our unit, the best feature was the large ocean-facing balcony, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening cocktails. The unit itself was clean and nicely decorated, though a musty odor in the bedroom, possibly from the A/C, was somewhat unpleasant (scented candle to the rescue). The kitchenette was small but functional, and the bathroom was clean with a new-looking tub/shower combo—though the shower floor was VERY slippery.
One slight inconvenience was the use of a portable A/C unit in the living room. Vented through cardboard covering the hole in the wall where the original A/C had been, the unit took up quite a bit of space, was a tad noisy, and was not very aesthetically pleasing. Nevertheless, it did keep the living area cool, and I assume it is just a temporary fix.
The most disappointing aspect of the stay, however, was the mattress! It was thin, terribly unsupportive, and noisy. We definitely didn’t sleep as well as we would have liked.