Cheers laurence
For a week, I'd pick the Lighthouse too. From what I hear about Utila in September, I'd really want those ocean breezes.
I can see the desire for a TV however after the first week, I didn't even turn mine on. The internet kept me up to date and entertained.
I don't know how late they Party at UWV, I never actually noticed. They party at Alton's, but it's lights out by 10 pm and anyone who wants to continue on has to head "downtown"
Lighthouse is a good choice I recommend bay view rooms on the top floor. Bigger, better views and no over head footsteps at night.
As for Alton's being a party dive center - it always puzzles me this reputation we have as we rarely hold evening events. In fact the last staff meeting the crew requested that we do something as it has been so long since that last evening event! Sure we have a small bar but on most nights of the week it is closed by 7:30pm. Very rarely it stays open as long as 10pm. We had a dock party and sunset cruise last week and that ran on until about 10:30pm but that was the first for maybe two months!
Anyway, we are probably going to do a regular evening event, more based around BBQ than drinking thanks to our new resident chef & DM Mico, still not sure if we make this a fortnightly or monthly event.