Steve and JJ, dockhands, were great. The docks are beautiful and the gates are access controlled in the evenings for dock security. Diesel, Gas and pump out are readily available and the marina is easily accessible from the ICW. You have access to the on-site amenities at the Marriott Resort Hutchinson Island, which are beautiful. Multiple pools, the beach, restaurants, golf, tennis, and pickleball are all on property. 5-stars all around. Only one shortcoming, which is a Marriott issue, and not under the marina control. The showers/bathrooms for marina access are shared with a restaurant and never access controlled. They are also not set up like traditional marina showers with shower/small changing ante-room. They are built to be that way but Marriott has not installed the second privacy curtain. If you're bashful, you may want to shower on your boat. We also went as a group to the showers/restroom in the evening because it is not access controlled and the campus is wide open to the general public.. Again, this is Marriott Resort issue and not under the marina's control. I do hope the two entities get together to fix these issues, Otherwise, I highly recognize the marina
We just spent 5 nights at Dockside Marina and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The docks were in excellent condition; the marina staff -- Dockmasters Cammie and Capt Joe, dockhand Robbie -- were friendly and very helpful; the docks were secure (gated access and a security guard that patrolled the area throughout the evening); the two pools were refreshing after a long day on our boat; the views were amazing from the docks; and the marina showers for those of us staying on boats were very clean. We ate at the tiki bar one evening and the wait staff were friendly and the food was generous and tasty for the price. All around, it was a fantastic stay and we will definitely be back. I have one word of caution for fellow boaters: be aware that the current RIPS through the inlet and thus the marina slips. Slack tide is 2-2.5 hours AFTER the tide charts. If you're not an experienced captain, make sure to time your arrival/departure with slack tide and make sure you have plenty of docklines to secure your bow, stern, and spring lines. We thought we were arriving at slack tide but were blissfully unaware of the 2 hour delay. Regardless, our dockhand Robbie helped us bring our 37' boat into the slip with no bumps or bruises. After the first arrival, the two of us were easily able to maneuver in and out of our slip over the next several days by timing our day to the slack tide. Don't let the current deter you -- this property is DEFINITELY worth the visit. (One suggestion for the Resort Manager: the icing on the cake would be a small fan in the marina showers. Granted we were staying at the peak of summer but the shower rooms were a bit warm, even while taking a cool shower. May I also suggest a shelf to place a toiletry bag while showering.)