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but it is safe, homey and secure. The
cabinas
are located in the southern part of town, on
Rte 14. Look for them on the bay side.
Samoa del Sur
HOTEL
2775-0233;
www.samoadelsur.com
; s/d incl breakfast US$79/96;
)
This French-run facility offers comfortable rooms outfitted with tiled floors, wood fur-
niture and thick towels. The bar, with its huge dome ceiling, is a popular spot in the even-
ings, and the restaurant serves typical Tico fare as well as beautiful French specialties like
mussels Provençal.
Colectivo
(shared) boats to Zancudo leave from the Samoa dock, but
it's also near the Muellecito.
Casa Roland Marina Resort
RESORT
Casa Roland is Golfito's most swish hotel, and primarily caters to duty-free shoppers look-
ing for an amenity-laden base. You can expect to find all the usual top-end standards in-
cluding a swimming pool, restaurants and bars, tennis courts and a health spa, as well as a
few extras such as a movie theatre and casino.
Eating
The small, walkable district of the Pueblo Civil has about a dozen
sodas
of reputable qual-
ity. Banana Bay Marina serves the sportfishing set (with gringo prices to match), but is a
great spot to have a beer on the bay and shoot some pool. The restaurant at Samoa del Sur
hotel is also a good standby.
Restaurante Buenos Días
BREAKFAST
Rare is the visitor who passes through Golfito without stopping at this cheerful spot oppos-
ite the Muellecito. Brightly colored booths, bilingual menus and a super-convenient loca-
tion ensure a constant stream of guests - whether for an early breakfast, a typical Tico
cas-
ado
or a good old-fashioned burger.
Rancho Grande
COSTA RICAN
