We stayed there 5 nights and it was one of the best hotel experience we have ever had. The hotel is located right on the beach about 10 minutes drive north of the Garapan tourist area. It is beautifully designed so that the rooms are in small clusters of 11 - 12 rooms per 2-floor building. All rooms open to the exterior. The gardens surrounding each building make it feel like you are separated from other guests. There are two large swimming pools (although one was under maintenance while we were there). If you want a beach front room, be sure to book a room in building 6, and ask for a ground floor room. You will be able to walk around 60 feet across the grass and be right on the beach. Our room was large, well-appointed, very clean, and very quiet. They rearranged the two twin beds into one king bed for us at no additional charge. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful, every request was met with a smile and handled immediately. Food at the restaurant was also very good with a large variety of choices for western, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean guests. So, if you a looking for a quiet 5-star place to stay outside of the Garapan area, this is where you want to be! It is not surprising that local residents in Saipan tell you this is the best hotel on the island.