I have stayed at this hotel (or group of hotels) many times, probably about 80 nights in total. The staff is friendly and it’s in a great location. There are a few pools and none of them are ever very busy. They recently added an elevator to one of the one of the hotels, which is great for getting to the rooftop pool. The rooms are basic, but clean. The bedding isn’t the nicest, but for the price of the room it is doable. I have stayed in all of the types of rooms they have available, and the ones with the kitchenettes are definitely the way to go, and their 2 bedroom apartment is really nice. Wifi signal is weak in most areas of the hotel, but if you can get on it is free. No matter what hotel (blue coral, la playa or las perlas) I book, I seem to get whatever room they pick when I arrive, so I would say go for the cheaper option when you book.