Other hotels were more expensive and may have offered more amenities, but this is the ONLY hotel ON THE BEACH in all of Boca Grande which means the balcony suite I booked with a balcony allowed me to hear crashing waves, fresh air, and great views of the entire beach, getsamey, and the walled city. It would take 30 minutes to walk to the boca grande mall plaza that has beach views and a terrace on the food court level to watch the sun set. Movie theater there also. You never have to walk more than 3 minutes to have restaurants or mini markets to replenish drinks etc there is a pharmacy and bakery within a 7 minute walk. You could literally stay at the hotel dann and never walk more than 10 minutes and have your needs met. The path past the pool leads to the public beach. I made signs so i wouldn't be solicited. I stayed for ten nights and never saw a dispute or problem on the beach. Police officers are walking and on ATV's so their presence is enough to command compliance. Thongs are normal at any age so educate your children if they have never been exposed. There are folks selling good, drinks, umbrella seating, and floats for kids but you could easily bring your own noodles etc in your luggage. We appreciated the breakfast daily but I was only interested in the fruit and eggs, it was too early for pork, beef, rice, beans, and soup for me. There are steps to get to the main level of the front desk and to the elevators. Maybe there is a separate entrance for wheelchairs Idk
