Fodor's Expert Review Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

This 12-story resort tries to be all things to all people—and succeeds to a great degree. Harried business executives appreciate its location near the airport and its high-tech offerings. Families prefer the many dining options and the fact that a particularly peaceful section of the city's best beach is just outside. It's not as glamorous as its neighbors, but for the price, you get almost all of the same amenities, such as a casino, multiple pools, a swim-up bar, and hammocks on the beach. At night the action centers on the lobby bar, where people often dance to the live salsa music.