After reading the other reviews, I admit I got nervous as I already booked the hotel, so I contacted them and questioned them about the Happy Hour noise, etc. The assured me it would be ok. They were so right. We did go Monday - Thursday, so I cannot comment on the weekend, but I can say it was terrific while I was there. Our ground floor room was located on the opposite side of the pool/bar area, so noise was not a factor at all. If you have any doubts, request a room away from the night club. The pool is for guests only, so we did not encounter any problems there either. My 5 year old loved it! The Happy Hour during my stay, consisted of one musician playing very mellow music in the corner of the pool area. That's it - no parties, no craziness. The kids in the pool were louder than any party could have been. The beach front location was a tremendous plus as we didn't have to drag everything too far. The convenience of a restaurant right there was wonderful. We had lunch and dinner there. Although the lunch menu did not include kids meals, I was able to share mine with my son, and he didn't even have to get out of his swimsuit. A little costly, but super convenient with a child. Because everything was within walking distance, we only used our car one time during our stay (because it was too hot to walk). The room was adorable, yellow and decorated in a simple beachy way, and a decent size for 3 of us. Sure the bed was a little hard, but hotel beds always are. Yes, we had a view of the parking lot, but I didn't care about that. It made unpacking the car super easy, as we parked right in front of our door. We had their free continental breakfast there the last day, and wish I had taken advantage of it every day. They had a great assortment of bagels, muffins, cereal, juices, etc. I didn't like the fact that you had to pay $20 each for 2 beach passes, but you do get the cash back at check out time. I did not encounter any rude people. My husband actually commented on how nice everyone was there. Beach Haven was an adorable town that was great for families. We have decided to go back every year, and we will be looking forward to staying at the Sea Shell every time