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The pool is tiny and ocean access is rocky, though a short walk brings you to a sandy
beach - if you can tear yourself away from the hotel's Italian restaurant, one of the area's
best.
Loki del Mar $
( 25-8484; www.lokihostel.com ; dm S28-36, r S86, all incl breakfast;
) Social butterflies flock to this mother of all beach hostels, which is really a self-
contained resort masquerading as a backpackers' hangout. Tucked away in the white-
washed building are spacious dorm rooms with extra wide beds and minimalist privates
for those seeking a hostel vibe without the communal snoring.
The party revolves around the massive pool, bar and lounge area, where beer pong rules
are clearly laid out and a running board of (mostly) free activities keeps everyone enter-
tained. As far as hostels go, it's punching above its weight class.
HOSTEL
Casa de Playa $$
( 25-8005; www.casadeplayamancora.net ; Antigua Panamericana km 1217; s/d incl
breakfast S180/220; ) This wonderfully friendly place offers up modern, slick
dwellings colored in warm orange and yellow tones and constructed with lots of gently
curving lines. Half the room interiors are dressed in smoothed exposed concrete, which
contrasts well with the plethora of colorful common areas - all are reached via lush cor-
ridors strewn with all manner of vibrant plants.
All the large rooms have hot water, arty bits and a balcony with a hammock and fine
sea views. An inviting two-story lounge hangs out over the sea.
RESORT
Hotelier $$
( 25-8702; www.hotelier.pe ; Antigua Panamericana Km 1217; s/d incl breakfast from
S150/220; ) If you travel for food, this artsy choice is your resting place. The
owner, Javier Ruzo, is the son of one of Peru's most famous chefs, Teresa Ocampo, who
spent 30 years at the helm of a Peruvian cooking show on TV (think the Peruvian Julia
Childs). Javier, a published chef himself and all-around character, carries on the family
tradition at the fabulous restaurant here ( Click here ) , but beyond that, he's also an artist
and photographer whose work (poems, paintings, photos) gives unique personality to each
of the rooms.
HOTEL
Claro de Luna $$
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