We did B&B only and ended up eating in the hotel every night due to lack of nice restaurants walking distance. Decent choice between the main buffet (which is very nice) and the other three hotel restaurants. So if going again I’d do half board. There are beach restaurants but they’re very casual and not really what I’d call a dinner venue. If you’re prepared to drive, then there’s a couple of options short drive away. All incl seemed a very expensive way to go, so unless you drink like a fish and have 3 full meals a day, then not worth it.

That's about right I'm afraid! The hotel bar is very expensive, as you would probably expect. Out and about it is a bit better, but still close to prices you would expect to pay in a big UK city centre. For example, at a very good bar in Beau Vallon we went to a lot, The Boathouse, our usual round of a bottle of Corona and a small beer (a bit more than half a pint) was 170 rupees, which works out about £10. Good takeaway food nearby though with meals at 100 rupees. Having said that, the island is just out of this world and well worth the additional costs! We loved it so much we're going back in April, but just spending two nights at The STORY and self catering the rest of the time to keep costs down a bit!