You have to pay to enter and avail yourself of the resort's attractions and features. The entrance fee includes the right to swim in their cool blue pool. I also tried kayaking down the mangrove river. The guide assured me there are no crocodiles since the resort makes a monthly sweep of the area. Mangroves are natural habitats of crocodiles, though so I hope no crocodiles were harmed in this process and the ones who were here before the resort was built were rehomed somewhere as sweet. I debated whether to do the kayak or not. Cost was a factor but actually it ended up being worth it for me. The river was so serene and it was an introduction to a sport that I discovered I liked. Learned a lot about mangroves, too, from the guide. Better appreciation of nature and as I said, hopefully all parties (animals included) are better off in the long haul. Lastly, the pool was cool. Not a lot of people it seems because the pool is huuuuuge and there are lifeguards. Facilities like the shower and toilet need maintenance or upgrade. Some toilets seemed unusable for a while, a couple of sinks were broken and there's no where to hook your stuff (clothes, toiletries, towel) as you take a shower