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and have flippers. But there is 5km of unbroken beach here, sprinkled with driftwood and
swaying with coconut palms.
Sleeping & Eating
Camping (US$3 per person) is permitted behind the centrally located Soda La Plaza,
which has a portable toilet available. The
soda
is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ostional Turtle Lodge
LODGE
( 2682-0131;
www.surfingostional.com
;
s/d/tr/q from US$26/40/56/70)
A great guesthouse with only five simple rooms, equipped with the basics (pay more for
air-con). The pièce de résistance is the exquisite community
rancho
with hammocks,
backed by mangroves, overlooking pastureland and within earshot of the sea.
Albergue Ecoturismo Arribadas
LODGE
( 2682-0790;
www.arribadas.com
;
cabins US$100)
Located in the center of town, this lodge offers spotless rooms with high slanted ceilings,
new tiles and private bathrooms. It's normally used for groups of students and volunteers
tracking turtles. They help arrange turtle tours, as well as offer a two-night turtle camp for
kids.
Brovilla Resort Hotel
LODGE
( 8519-6059;
www.brovillaresorthotel.com
; d with/without kitchen US$107/85, villa from US$118;
)
In the hills north of town, this is the area's original ecolodge. Attractive rooms are con-
structed from wood and stone, with gorgeous stone showers and sliding doors opening to
sea views. Concrete villas have flagstone accents, built-in cabinetry and loft bedrooms.
Look for colorful murals and kitschy seashell accents, lest you forget you are at the beach.
Onsite, there is a
palapa
-style restaurant serving tropical fare and fresh-baked artisan
bread. Reservations recommended, cash required.
Getting There & Away
