Looking like a menagerie of dated buildings, this is one of the oldest resorts on the island, and the brightly painted buildings are showing wear and tear (even after the refurbishments made after hurricane Ivan). It is in a prime spot on the famous beach, and many shopping and dining outlets are nearby. Cruise passengers make it their business to clog up the public beachfront here, leaving guests with little to claim as their own unless they arrive early.
The open-plan lobby is low and unimpressive but does show tropical-print rattan furniture and has a casual ambience. The friendly, attentive staffers seem familiar with their guests.
The property has one restaurant, LaRonde, as well as a cocktail lounge (poolside bar). The menu lacks variety, and many guests prefer to dine at one
of the local restaurants. The hotel does offer an all-inclusive package, which may be worth the money to some who prefer not to risk the island's expensive cuisine elsewhere. The bar has a lively atmosphere.
The freshwater pool is large and surrounded by a deck that looks like it could use another coat of sealant. A dive shop is on the premises, and guests can rent snorkel and dive equipment and book excursions. Other recreational activities include a volleyball court and tennis court.
A car rental place is on-site, which is perfect for guests who want to sample the island's culinary adventures, namely the pricey outlets in town.
The hotel has a package for 
cruise guests, who invade the beach each day 10 am-4 pm. Although a small area is designated for hotel guests only, the sometimes loud cruise-ship passengers can be distracting and sometimes crowd the tranquil location, negating the choice of a booking here versus something over at the East End like the more lavish Reef Resort.
Rooms are located in the two-story back buildings or in the poolside bungalows. The decor is bright and tropical, but the rooms are showing wear and age. The linens are typical low-end-hotel quality. All rooms have air-conditioning, tile floors, and balconies or patios. The units are clean but definitely not sparkling. Each room has a cable TV and phones with data ports. The shower-tub combinations in the baths are clean but aging. Amenities include shower caps, bars of soap and shampoo. The towels are thin and worn. The upper-level balconies offer a wonderful view of Seven Mile Beach. 
Pets are not allowed. The staff and the location are the only redeeming qualities of this hotel. As one of the oldest properties on Seven Mile Beach, it is certainly showing its age. The hordes of day-trippers coming off the cruise ships do not help the atmosphere.
Although the location is great, many properties along this stretch offer better quality and more tranquility. The hotel requires a three-night minimum stay, and appeals to the unresponsive management may go ignored for weeks. For budget-conscious travelers, this will do, but barely. Better options are the lavish Westin, fair-minded Comfort Suites or one of the many value-laden condo-hotels.
