The best part of the hotel was the staff. Every single person on staff, Armando, Karen, Arturo, Mario, and the housekeeping were very friendly and helpful. They even helped me make contacts to accomplish my business. The hotel itself is an older property, definitely in the budget category. By US standards it would probably rate 2 stars--Think of an older beach hotel in Santa Cruz. But don't forget, it IS right on the beach! You can drink a cold beer from your balcony or poolside and watch the waves breaking. They were painting the exterior a nice lemon yellow while I was there, and clearly work to maintain it. The hotel location is very convenient, roughly in the center of the resort area, and a few blocks from where most of the major shops and stores are located. You may find similar hotels for the same price, but you won't find better, and friendlier staff you definitely will not find.