Five of us stayed in a suite soon after the hotel opened. It was VERY spacious and comfortable--large bedroom and huge living area. It's probably worth $50 extra dollars per night--I cannot compare the offering to the smaller accomodations. I don't remember having a balcony, but do recall that our living room overlooked the ocean. If I have one complaint it was only having a single bathroom--but that should not be a problem for you.