If you're a Casa del Mar bride or considering Casa del Mar for your wedding, beware of how this hotel treats the wedding couple and their guests!
This hotel advertises as a "boutique", luxury hotel, but they operate no differently than any other mainstream hotel (i.e. Marriott, Hilton, etc.). If you're looking for that extra special touch or more personal service that you'd expect from a boutique hotel, prepare to be disappointed. If you're looking to plan your wedding/reception here, don't expect anything remotely close to preferential treatment...even after all the $$$ you'll be spending with them. And, you're guests should expect the hotel to try and get even more $$$ from your wedding by charging higher room rates than they would for any other guest just booking for a vacation.
I'm attending a wedding at Casa del Mar and the bride/groom have reserved a block of rooms for their guests. Today, one of the wedding guests called to make a reservation, but forgot to mention the room block. Even so, he received a better room (Ocean Front vs. Ocean View) for a nightly rate almost 50% LESS than what other wedding guests are paying.
This hotel has not provided any service above and beyond due to the fact that the bride & groom are having their wedding here. In fact, the service they've received has been worse than if they were just regular hotel guests.
I hope this helps some of you who were considering Casa del Mar and gives you a more accurate picture of what to expect.
