Our room very close to the pool & restaurant,facing the gardens/road. There was a hotel next door which was loud on entertainment nights,but quietened down at 11. There are only 2 blocks this close.
I booked 3 rooms,the rest of my family (adults) were about 5/10 mins away from the main hotel,up a fairly steep hill,they had a balcony but it was unusable,due to a big tree being in front & too many bugs. The hotel did offer a lift to the room upon request.
The staff were the most efficient and friendliest I have experienced.
The all inclusive proved very worthwhile,with drinks and ice cream (a few other snacks) available all day from 1000 to 2359,a variety of lovely cocktails,beer,wine,spirits & soft drinks.
There a 3 other partner hotels directly next to/above this hotel,you can visit any of them, but the all incl drinks package cannot be used. We visited the red sky bar at the panorama suites,the service was very slow & drinks were expensive,I guess you paid for the view,we much preferred the Maris suites bar,even if it weren't all incl.
The beech is pebbly (as are all beaches on this part of the island) it is just across the road,the pods are free & refreshments are available free to all incl guests.
On the last day we checked out at 1200 but the all incl and use of the facilities were available until we left at 2130.
I loved my entire experience & it was very worth the money,but would say that it is more of a top end 4* than the whole 5* experience.