You drive through an area where you've think you've made a terrible mistake of the hotel you chose, and then you go through the gate and find an absolutely beautiful hotel, elegantly decorated and landscaping that reminds you of Latin times years ago. Huge rooms! We had a very large room with two King (real King) sized beds, a very large bathroom and a private outer area with a hammock. Thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant and the pool (not extremely large, but good for several people). While there is nothing close by to walk to, except the Zoo, transportation is easy to get.