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run-down rooms and wonderful balconies with some of the best views in town. Bath-
rooms are downstairs in the backyard.
El Coco Azul
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HOTEL
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( 2568-2697;
www.elcocoazul.com
; Calle Iglesia s/n; d US$58, without bathroom US$46; )
Run by the folks at Posada Azul, this young and affordable sister boutique has detail-ori-
ented service, colorful common areas, and clean and airy rooms in a contemporary-style
setting just 30m from the beach.
Hotel La Dolce Vita
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( 2568-2649; ladolcevitahotel.sjs@gmail.com; Texaco station, 1c O; d/tr US$30/45; )
Brightly
painted in attractive shades of blue and yellow, this is one of the better-looking hotels in
town. Rooms are on the small side but face onto a cheery courtyard that converts into a
good Italian restaurant at night. Service drops when the bosses are away.
Royal Chateau Hotel
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$$
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( 2568-2551;
www.hotelroyalchateau.com
; Texaco station, 3c S; s/d with fan US$44/50, with air-
con US$50/57; )
Bright and spacious modern rooms set around a palm-studded
parking area. If your legs can take the climb, go for a top-floor room, highlighted by naive
art, for sweeping bay views.
Hotel Encanto del Sur
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( 2568-2222;
www.hotelencantodelsur.com
; Av del Mercado, Parque Central ½c S; r with fan/air-
con US$25/40; )
Not a bad deal, this basic cement hotel block is a short walk from
all the action. Downstairs rooms can be a bit dark, but get one upstairs at the front and
you'll be happy with the clean, spacious layout, cable TV and spotless bathrooms.
La Posada Azul
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$$$
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( 2568-2698;
www.laposadazul.com
; Calle Iglesia s/n; d US$105; )
This classy con-
verted Victorian boutique is located just a half block from the beach. In the rooms, vaulted
