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There are generally bar seats available, but if you want a table, book ahead. Koji's is
located 2km north of Florblanca. If you cross the bridge, you've gone too far.
Playa el Carmen
Frank's Place
HOTEL
( 2640-0096;
www.franksplacecr.com
;
standard s/d US$55/75, superior s/d US$95/115;
)
Coming into town from Cóbano the first place you'll see is this historic surfer outpost. But
Frank has grown up, and this is no longer the backpackers' paradise it once was. The
rooms are plain but clean and comfortable (all include breakfast). The location has its ad-
vantages: not the least, the road is paved here so it's not nearly as dusty as elsewhere in
town.
Pizzeria Playa Carmen
PIZZA
( 2640-0110; mains US$8-23; 11am-9pm)
Playa el Carmen's most conspicuous pizza joint is this splashy restaurant right on the
playa,
which makes it ideal for sundowners. The tasty pizza is cooked in the wood-fired
oven and beer is cheap.
Casa Azul
GUESTHOUSE
( 2640-0379;
www.hotelcasaazul.com
;
r with/without ocean view US$125/60, casita US$150, ste
US$400; )
You can't get much closer to the waves than this fabulous electric-blue house, looming
over the garden, pool and beach. Sharing a communal kitchenette and an outdoor barbe-
cue, the three downstairs rooms are attractive with ceramic-tile floors, wrought-iron beds
and plenty of light. The secluded garden
casita
has a private patio with sea views.
Mal País
The Place
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
(
2640-0001;
www.theplacemalpais.com
;
d/bungalow incl breakfast US$69/135;
)
