Though we always like the idea of having the beach and the sea view right outside of our balcony, we have never spent the extra monry. There is a sidewalk/path that runs parallel to the beach between the Beach Front Verandah Suites (Beachfront/Premium Beachfront Suites also) and the beach. It is well travelled and we always felt that we'd lose privacy beacause of it. The third floor of the BFVS might not be so bad from that standpoint though. We just can't justify it in our minds. But you never know, we might splurge for a special anniversary or something.