I stayed at the Casa Marina last year and had a wonderful time. The food wasn't that bad at the central dining hall and there are other restaurants on the grounds if you wish a more intimate dining experience. You will never be far from a bar but expect to pay extra for "name" liquor. I found the local rum to be exquisite. There are poolside rooms and fewer oceanview ones. If you stay poolside, you may prefer a room that opens right onto the pool. The resort is safe and there is an armed guard at the entrance gate to insure the safety of the residents. However, the beach and compound are open to the public so expect to be approached by people selling hats, jewelry, etc. Usually a polite, but firm "No gracias" or "No quiero" will suffice and then cut off eye-contact. "No tengo dinero" sometimes works better. The compound is definitely more laid back than town and you can take a nice stroll along the rocks at night. If you want to break out and chack out the local scene the is a casino and several discos and eateries and bars available. If you're just chillin' - enjoy! And make use of the safe for your valuables for peace of mind.
