The Roca (or estate) is an old Portuguese agricultural estate. A few of the buildings have been lovingly restored as the hotel. As to the rest, local people live in them and they are very much not restored. You will see people in the area constantly (not a problem, just saying) along with chickens, roaming dogs (endemic to STP) and the occasional pig. Roll with it. The food is excellent, and the staff is helpful, if a bit unfamiliar with hotel work. If you do not speak Portuguese you will often be relying on Google Translate. There are numerous trips/excursions run by the hotel, all of which are good. Get these sorted out when you arrive. (The boat trip to the northern beaches is great.) Getting to sister property Sundy Praia is a chore. So, if it is a nearby beach you seek, I suggest you split your stay between the two. Best room we saw is #3: Big, with huge bath and soaking tub, plus private terrace overlooking the rain forest and ocean.