I stay at Charela every year, last time this past February and it was great as always. I had plenty of hot water but I don't know how it works there, if there's a water heater for each room or block of rooms. "Dated rooms" are not an issue for me - the beach front rooms I stay in are in good shape and very comfortable - there's enough wood on the ceiling and french doors to make them seem charming. It's one of the best places on the beach by far