The hotel is located in a good location, it's next to many resturants, a walmart and of course the beach (bay). It is however a short distance from the downtown resturants, attractions and nightclubs. The taxi ride is only $6 to get there so don't worry. The hotel is very safe. I did have a problem a check in, I had requested a king size bed but was given two double beds. The bell hop told me he would inquire down at the check in but when he returned he said nothing was available. I think he never went, and wish I could take my tip back because I went down to the check in desk and they told me nothing was available but in an hour a new room would be available and that the bell hop never came down to ask.
Yes the room smells like the ocean, I guess that misty smell of ocean water you get. The 5 star hotels have machines that take away moisture from the air getting rid of that smell, but its not bad its the ocean, you get used to it and I found it deliteful. So the rooms were spacious, lots of closet space, a safe in the room for your valuables, and they were clean. The room had a nice balcony facing the ocean which was nice. I was also fortunate to be in the hotel room during an earthquake, my first one being a new yorker and all, but the room was good, nothing broke, I think you call it Earthquake proof. I would highly recommend this hotel if you get a great deal like I did. I got it on apple tours for dirt cheap with airfare for a whole week. <$1000.
The hotel's pool wasn't the best but it was nice to swim in, I think it was a little dirty and scummy but then again it was a holiday weekend and there were so many people there. They have a lot of conventions so during the weekends the place is packed. The beach is nice, its the bay so the water is swimmable but there are a lot of boats in the area so it must be a bit dirty. The resturant over looking the water "El Pescador" was good they usually have buffet specials but I was hot sitting outdoors and got bit by the bugs.









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