overall a good value for wanting to be by the beach.
bad takeaways: i guess my expectations were unrealistic. i thought there would be room service, bathrobes (maybe slippers), and round-the-clock housekeeping, but the hotel did not have either of these. housekeeping started their shift at 9am when we needed towels earlier, so we had to take the one operating elevator downstairs to get the towels. rooms had small bathrooms, so with the sand from the beach and two people in rooms, it got crowded and messing fast. the front desk should also have two people at all times because it got busy and people were waiting in line. the pool and hot tub are also small, so beware of families coming with loud children crashing your vibe.
good takeaways: 3-5 minute walk to the beach and restaurants, the staff was cordial, and the toiletries were north 39 degrees brand that smells and works great. i gave the stay and overall 3 stars, because it was decent, but lacked the elevated experience i wanted for the price we paid.