We loved it on the garden side of Xtabi. We always have stayed in the 2 story blgs. First prefence is 2nd floor # 15 which is closest to the pool side. Its got TV & AC. I love the balcony cause it has a HUGE palm tree right outside it.
My hubby loved room # 19 which is on the 1st floor. It stayed very cool and dark. Great for a afternoon nap which he normally takes. Me? I thought the afternoon sun shown harshly on the patio, but you know that could be just the day I decided to sit outside while he took a nap. Honestly, its a baragin for the price you pay. Of course its not a 4**** star hotel, but its been one of our favorites for many a trip.

Believe it or not we never have stayed on the Ocean side of Xtabi. Before the recession hit my hubby had a mostly outdoor job and had no interest to spend his vacations without AC so we choose the gardenside. His job has changed to more indoor setting so he seems willing to try the ocean side next trip without. We prob plan a trip for next May so the weather usually is decent (as far as heat is concerned).