I like both Alamanda and Palm Court. Having stayed at Palm Court more recent than Alamanda I would have been more inclined to recommend Palm but I believe a lot of the Palm rooms are now privately owned. Both are a very short walk to the beach with Alamanda closer to beach and the village with bars and restaurants. I don't think you'd be disappointed in either.

We prefer to stay at La Playa or Waikiki beach rather than where Alamanda has free chairs.