The bad reviews probably came from people who paid too much. There are rates on the Internet that are very affordable and appropriate for a 4-star on the beach in the marina area. The location is great. $5 cab ride from the airport. Many restaurants and shops in the marina area. In fact, our favorite is Tacos and Beer right down the street - cheep and good! For a little nicer dinner try Las Palomas (not las palomas dorado that faces the marina, but go farther to Popa street where the new condos are.) Also on Popa is a great market, a liquor store, pizza, frozen yogurt, indian food, and Starbucks.

The beach at the hotel is not beautiful, but it is clean and swimmable. We didn't notice any renovation/construction noise that others have complained about. The free Internet in the lobby worked well so we didn't need to pay for it in the room or by the pool.

There is a full size coffee maker in the room and the first package of coffee is free, but we had to call and ask them to bring it to our room. They will also bring robes, slippers, or anything else you need, just ask and they will be happy to bring it to you.

This resort is not the most opulent in the Marina area, but all in all it was a nice vacation and met our expectations.

Solid vacation property. The prices of the rooms are in expensive but the food is pricy, especially for what it is, Breakfast is the best. For lunch or at the pool, order the nachos. The burger is a frozen patty and not that good. Also, the internet is expensive and dies not work. You are better off using the free service by the pool or in the lobby. The grounds are well kept and the pool is very nice.

Also - this is really not a spa.

We got a great deal on Priceline. This hotel is beautiful, had great art around lobby, 3 pools and a small beach. The food and spa were a bit pricey but it is a few blocks from the Marina, which has many restaurants and spas. The rooms were large and all have balconies with views. We originally asked for a king bed but were given 2 doubles, based on availability. Since we booked on Priceline we couldn't get our preferred bed preference. The front desk was able to move us after a day. The grounds here are wonderful.

We were a couple traveling a single friend.Checking in at the front desk, the lady asked if we had been here before. Yes. She upgraded us to a higher floor with a better ocean view. She said if would take about 30 minuets for the rooms to be ready and gave us drink tickets for the restaurant. Nice.
The pool area is great with friendly and helpfull staff. We had two lunches but no dinners. Food was always good.