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Hotel Chantel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
2670-0389;
www.hotelchantel.com
;
r/ste/apt incl breakfast US$99/$110/
$125; )
Perched on a cliff overlooking the coast, this intimate hotel is a step up from the local
lodgings. Eleven rooms have tasteful wood and wicker furniture, contemporary artwork on
the walls, and private terraces with stunning vistas of Playa del Coco. The elegant infinity
pool and the breezy rooftop restaurant share the same panoramic view.
It's a short drive from town: head west off the main road, just south of Flor de Itabo, and
follow the signs.
Toro Blanco
HOTEL
This mustard-yellow, three-story colonial-style building surrounds a courtyard with a
lovely swimming pool and swim-up bar. Apartments are outfitted with engraved head-
boards, wooden wardrobes, full kitchens, flat-screen TV, and private balcony or patio. A
few steps from the beach, this midrange option offers terrific value.
Villa del Sol
HOTEL
www.villadelsol.com
; La Chorrera; r incl breakfast US$65-75, apt US$100; )
About 1km north of the town center, this leafy, tranquil property attracts monkeys, iguanas
and a good variety of birdlife, in addition to the happy travelers lounging on hammocks.
The main building has stylish rooms with sunset-view balconies. In the back building, stu-
dio apartments (sleeping four) offer excellent value. Walk to the beach in five minutes or
less.
Laura's House B&B
B&B
68/79/90; )
Laura was just a kid when she opened this cheerful B&B, 100m north of the main drag and
steps from the beach. For more than a decade, she has offered simple, spotless rooms and
