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al larger apartments are surrounded by lush vegetation and old-growth trees. There's an
outdoor kitchen and cookout area for communal use, as well as an onsite massage studio.
Sámara Palm Lodge
GUESTHOUSE
( 2656-1169;
www.samarapalmlodge.com
;
d US$60-80; )
An inviting little lodge on the edge of town. Eight spotless rooms feature a tropical decor,
with natural wood furniture, tile floors and bold colorful artwork. They face a lush garden
and enticing swimming pool. Your hosts, Brigitte and Lothar, are delightful.
Hotel Casa del Mar
HOTEL
( 2656-0264;
www.casadelmarsamara.net
; d with/without bathroom incl breakfast US$85/45;
)
Surrounding a big mango tree and a tiny swimming pool are 17 rooms with whitewashed
stucco walls and tile floors. The rooms that share a bathroom are a steal (and you can still
use the Jacuzzi).
Hotel Giada
HOTEL
( 2656-0132;
www.hotelgiada.net
; s/d/q incl breakfast US$70/90/110; )
A pleasant place with sponge painted rooms, located in a hacienda huddled between two
pools. It's in the center of town so it ain't quiet, but new double-plated windows cut back
the street noise. Colorful African art and a leafy landscape offer plenty of charm.
Rancho de la Playa
HOTEL
( 2656-0573;
www.ranchodelaplaya.com
;
dm US$20, r with bathroom US$60-70, r without bath-
room US$40-50; )
Now under new management, this sprawling place has a wide variety of rooms and apart-
ments with widely varying standards. In the best of them, look for mango-painted walls,
high wood ceilings, tile floors and wood furniture. The onsite bar-restaurant is fun, often
hosting live music, although it can be loud if you're trying to sleep.
El Pequeño Gecko Verde
BUNGALOW
(
2656-1176;
www.gecko-verde.com
;
r US$95-105, bungalow US$100-175;
)
