Not sure if you already decided but I just came back from this hotel. I was completely disappointed with it and it is a shame Hilton claims this hotel is part of a Waldorf collection. It is more like a cruise replica on land. As for the beach the hotel itself does not have a beach other than the Palomina Island. It takes about 30 mins for the ferry including your waiting for it, filling it up and going to the Island, however that island itself is another downer. The water around the island is full of sea weed and rocks even at the knee deep water. If I were you, I would go with a different hotel.