Yes!!

Sometimes you can check in a little early but that depends on how busy they are that day. Last year I was able to check in an hour early....I guess because the room was available

Which other HoJo's? Let me know which you mean. If they have an outdoor pool and it's in season you'll need to check the times they are open. But the hotel I reviewed has a great indoor pool and you can simply walk out the door to get to the beach.

No but there is a full service restaurant attached to the hotel that had a beautiful view of the ocean....