DO NOT spend another moment worrying about GP. I just returned from my second trip there on Feb 19, and spent 15 wonderful nights at Negril's best kept secret. There are more than enough chair/loungers there, but the spots under the trees, go first. If you avoid staying at GP because of this, it would be so silly. The staff is very friendly and they want to please you. The grounds are very pretty, and the rooms are colorful Jamaican cottages and are kept clean. When we were gathered around the bar at night , dancing to the music, I thought how much fun this place must look to someone walking down the beach.[ If I wasn't already staying there, I would wish I was.] There are enough other guests to make it fun, but you never feel crowded. I would advise you NOT to cancel GP. Another perk, is you can hear the music from Alfred's sitting on the comfort of the GP beach at night , w/o paying or being in a crowd. I was in the pool, which was not under construction. The pool is very nice, located on the garden side, and rarely used so you would have no problem doing laps. The hot tub is located near the beach and was closed for maintenance for a few days, while I was there, then was up and running. You will find a way to arrange your beach lounges, and you will be glad you didn't pay more for another AI. The food is buffet and I never went hungry. The GP location is the heart of the 7 mile beach. This hotel is totally laid back and welcoming to it's guests, w/o hassling them about** 'anything'.**despite what you might have heard. Go for it!