The hotel is in an residential area, the view of the sea is great, for me calming, you could watch it for a long period...
There are No shops, however, there is buses that will take you into the town or just ask for a Taxi at reception.
All the staff are great from reception, hotel house keepers, dinning room attendants, maintenance guys,etc. they all are polite, greet you and are helpful in any requests.
We have stayed at this hotel for over 10years and we enjoy are stay immensely.