We were in cabanas and loved it. We had a view of the beach from our room and it was a pretty quick walk to the main building. We walked around the resort one day and although the ranchos section was really cool looking, it would be quite a hike to main building, (but really close to pool). Casitas would be great if the fitness center was open, my DH and dad used it many times, but I think it's closed now.