We were in Jamaica, can't remember the building but it was one closet to the water although we were on the courtyard side. Easy walk to everything. I wouldn't spend any extra for a water view, the buildings have outside hallways (kind of like a motel) so most people aren't going to be looking at the view since people can be walking by their window. There are plenty of places at the resort to sit and relax, loads of little hidey holes and a beach at every village with hammocks. I got up every morning and walked around the entire lake and to all the villages and the entire walk (at a fairly fast pace since I was exercising) didn't take me longer than 20 minutes, as a matter of fact I had to slow down a few times just to get the 20 minutes in.