The Banyan Tree was a wonderful experience. Rae was a great host. He made us comfortable and was welcoming. It certainly wasn't a hotel experience, but more like staying with a friend. In fact Rae invited us to his friends' large Christmas feast (which really 'made' our Christmas joyful. The facility was clean, peaceful and I would recommend it. If you want to get away to that peaceful place, go to Banyan Tree.