Sands on the Fairway

The hotel is located in a very peaceful and quiet area which we loved for our nice little family vacation to lake havasu. Our room was very clean and the pool and spa were very nice, perfect for the kids to enjoy the desert sun. The staff was very nice and was quick to help with any and all of our needs.

We arrived on a weekday at 4 and the office was locked. I called and they tell me to get the envelope left out with our key. Got to the room. I had booked a king and they tell me they "upgraded" me to a suite. (queen with a sorry kitchen and horrid tiny bathroom) threadbare towels, no hair dryer. After 2 calls to the hotel and an hour on the phone with hotwire we walked out. This is NOT a 2.5 star hotel, it's a 1. Lesson learned - I will stick with Trip Advisor reviews and avoid Hotwire. I lost my money but this was a lesson learned. Nothing under 3 star unless it is a reputable chain with good reviews.

First, the place has a fabulous view of lake, mountains, "Refuge" luxury homes, and sunsets/ sunrises, that are must see! Physically, while not being brand new, it has for its economical price, amazing features, such as the pool, spa, gas bbq, and great concrete patio area. I was upstairs in '16', and all of us neighbors' camaraderie was great, making new, long-time friends. For you fussy types who shelled out +/- $50 (only), and are whining, and expecting top end amenities, first learn how to spell, say, HILTON, fall off your fat wallet, and lay down $150-$200 somewhere, anywhere, else to satisfy your needs. Getting to the room, my first impression was, "Damn", IT'S GOT ALUM-SCREEN DOORS", and the windows open. Ah, fresh air!, Real, as real as the "Mother Road" '66' itself!!!!! Manager Paulette was terrific. I told her "minute 5", that I was going to be the happiest "camper" she had ever had, and then set out to terrorize her!! And I done good!! She is from Boston, while me, am 100% 'Chicago", thus connection. She had good response and answer to my every request and need, and might have saved my life by screaming, "Larry get you butt out of the pool", just before the monsoon and lighting struck. Seriously folks, this is a great, casual and fun place. I was a traveling property tax manager for years (Swift, ConAgra, Whirlpool), and would be bored to death by antiseptic, popular modern inns. This little place offers ALL THIS ABOVE, and is marginally more costly than the total dump just down the street. On MY scale, and criteria, I give the Fairway an 'A', and Paulette, a "AAA". Thanks Ms. Mgr., for putting up with me. Larryyyyyyy