Hi Mark,
I just found this post of yours while I was browsing.
Very sorry I did not respond but got no email notification at all. I did get an email notification on the post made after you got back.

Wonder what went wrong - shame, as I was in town.

Anyhow glad all went well. The Oasis is pretty good value compared to most of the other beach hotels, although there is some construction which has started on the landward side which may be distracting.
Hope you found some good night spots after Mum went to bed!!
Did you manage a dune bashing trip?

cheers