Mika--Yes, BSV has become very popular. They have raised their rates, as I guess everywhere has, but still sometimes hard to get in. I would try again for November. I note that Horny Toad is also a lot more expensive than it was a few years ago. I personally would have two problems with HT--one, no pool, and two, the last I knew, the TV situation was very sketchy.
I've stayed at the Atrium a couple of times, and it is extremely convenient for walking distance to a lot of restaurants. Unfortunately the beach there is Kim Sha. I personally would not swim the water there--or at Royal Palm either--due to the sailboats in the bay there. I've also stayed at Royal Palm several times and really like it. As far as the beach at RP, they have a very large area of sand, with lots of shade palapas, which is what I like. I actually rarely get in the ocean anymore, and shade is much more important to me. They do have a nice pool there, although perhaps a little small, for the size of the resort. It used to be that the restaurant at RP was TERRIBLE, but I hear that it is much improved. The rooms at RP ALL have a full ocean view and a balcony on that side of the room. That is very important to me, an ocean view.
I've only stayed at Flamingo one time, short stay, nothing to really make a good judgment. Flamingo has a good beach and a couple different pools, but many of the rooms don't have ocean view. Same is true with regard to Simpson Bay Resort. Many of the rooms do not have an ocean view, or only a partial ocean view. For walkability to various restaurants, Royal Palm and Atrium are by far the best.
Best wishes!!
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