For much of the week the water North of the pier was very brown. Not suitable at all for swimming. Not a lot of reef, but for beginners like us, it was great. There is also a man-made island that breaks the waves. It's not really attractive, imagine a cross between Ayres rock and a dead whale, but lots of kids enjoyed playing on it.
Breakfast is served buffett style and is consistently the best meal of the day.
There are 3 or 4 bars that provide ample opportuity to get more than enough drinks. Make sure you find Arturo. He is a work-horse bartender and always pleasant. He deserves to be tipped amply, all-inclusive or not. Went to La Mission for supper.