Saddlebrook Resort

Beautiful updated property, with golf, tennis and pickle ball courts. Staff exceptionally friendly and professional. Looking forward to the Sports Bar edition when it will be finished

We loved the Saddlebrook Resort. Updated, Clean, Quiet and the staff were amazing. Over a very pleasant experience. Thank You!

Check in was terrible. Arrived at 10:00 am as I was scheduled to play golf at 12:00 noon. Stopped at the front desk to see about when I could check in to my room. The receptionist was very personable. She told me that my room wasn't ready yet but I didn't expect it to be as it was early. She told me that it would be ready by the time I finished golfing. I went back at 4:30 pm to check on my room. I was told it still wasn't ready. I didn't actually get my room until 6:00 pm. The Valet had to take me out to the parking lot (not close) to retrieve my luggage and then drive me to my room. My room apparently didn't get much of the renovation budget. The room was dated (80's vibe). The kitchen had new looking appliances. Not sure they were hooked up. The freezer's ice maker didn't work or wasn't hooked up. The didn't trust the stove to be a safe option, the warming drawer didn't close entirely so I stubbed by toe a couple of times. There were limited kitchen items to use in the way of pots and pans, dishes, utensils and paper towels. Under the sink where the garbage can was looked like a crime scene. The pocket door closing off my bedroom would not close all the way due to being broken. When I would shower, the shower pan would fill with water because the drain was blocked. It would eventually drain after half an hour. Due to not having ready access to your car, you either needed to call for a bellman to come and get you or walk a aways to get you back to the valet to they can go and get your car for you. Food and beverage options are limited and a bit over the top price wise. Mixed drinks were $15.00+. Even the pool snack bar. They really need just a hot dog stand somewhere to get a quick bite on the turn. Maybe the kitchens are inadequate because they don't want you cooking for yourself? The golf courses are pretty decent. It was winter conditions but were in better shape than expected. This looks to be where most of the renovation budget was spent. The greens were smooth and rolled true once you figured out the speed. The bathrooms on the course were either closed or broken. The bathroom on Oak #2 had a plunger in the toilet because the septic system repairs weren't in the budget and that was the only way to flush it. Saddlebrook still has a ways to go to get me to stay there again. I would most likely stay nearby and drive in daily to play golf.

We just wrapped up 2.5 days of tennis instruction at Saddle Brook, and the results exceeded our expectations. As a 3.0 player, I worked specifically with David LLoyd. He was fantastic--I walked away with noticeable improvements in my forehand, backhand, volleys & serves. My husband who plays at a 4.0 level was equally impressed. He worked with Ed, Mark & Warren, and they really helped him elevate his overall game. It is rare to find a resort that can tailor instruction so effectively to different skill levels simultaneously. Whether you are looking to fix specific strokes or just sharpen your competitive edge, the coaching staff here is top tier. Highly recommend!

We chose this location due to its proximity to family and it provided the best venue for gathering, sharing meals together, hanging poolside, golfing while being able to return to a clean and quiet room. We both slept so well because the bed and bedding was really comfortable and the room was quiet. We highly recommend Saddlebrook and will certainly return.