What attracted me to this hotel was it's proximity to the beach as described in the information I'd first read. Its short walk is ideal for holidaymakers who want to spend their time doing the "sand, sea or surf" thing. I also liked that it was a reasonable drive - approximately 15 minutes - from the airport. However, being rated a 4 star hotel, is overly generous as, in my view, it isn't up to that standard. In general, most of the staff tried to be helpful, although language was sometimes an issue, and questions/requests got lost in translation. My biggest issue, was with the room. My first impression on arrival was the off putting smell, which I think came from a damp/mustiness in the bathroom - but coouldn't be sure. The decor, could do with sprucing up and I certainly don't expect to see cobwebs on the ceiling! Another drawback was the basic TV set, limited number of stations available, and the only English speaking channel was a dedicated news channel. Not a particular problem for me, but may be for others, especially families.
I took the all inclusive option, which is useful if you don't want the hassle of trying to find places to eat. The food was plentiful, if a little bland, their focus clearly on catering for the masses, and not on showcasing the food of the region. On the positive side, there was lots to encourage healthy eating, but what was with the cold beans!
Overall, - not the worst hotel in the world, but definetely could do better.