Yes, the ocean views are worth it. Just make sure you get a good ocean view room! We were @ Princeville in December 2006 & paid for an ocean view. They put us in a room on the 4th floor, which is lower than the lobby level in an older room. This room was close to the gym, pool, ocean. I immediately called the front desk & were given another ocean view room located on the top floor in the main building. This room was much nicer and we had a wonderful ocean view . Enjoy!