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the island. Spacious rooms have French doors and prim decor with painted ceramic
sinks, stenciled walls and soft cotton bedding. Ideal for long stays, suites come with an
equipped kitchen and living space. The quiet residential area is a 10-minute walk from
the beaches.
Friendly and well-managed, the B&B also loans kayaks and snorkel gear, and golf
carts cost US$45 for 24 hours - a deal in these parts.
Gerald's Place HOTEL $$$
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( 250-4159; www.island-contadora.com ; d incl breakfast US$84) With a good location near
the ferry landing, Gerald's is central and comfortable, with consistently good service.
Rooms may lack views, but are modern and well equipped, with flat-screen TVs and air-
conditioning.
Contadora Island Inn B&B $$$
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( 6699-4614; www.contadoraislandinn.com ; d incl breakfast US$95-130; ) In a pleasant,
large home with wooden decks, this B&B is relaxing and personalized. Modern rooms
are ample and lovely, with tile floors, brocade bedspreads and French doors that fling
open to catch the breeze; some have balconies and all have hot-water showers. The man-
agement also rents private homes.
Villa Romántica INN $$$
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( 250-4067; www.contadora-villa-romantica.com ; d garden/sea view incl breakfast US$96/114,
ste US$156; ) Overlooking lovely Playa Cacique, this small inn caters to romantic
escapes, though the vibe is more 'Vegas Weekend' than 'Hawaiian Honeymoon.' Shell
walls, gold mirrors and Roman columns with your waterbed? Check. The restaurant
(mains US$7.50 to US$20) serves sandwiches, pastas and seafood. Welcome cocktail in-
cluded. It's closed through October.
Casa del Sol INN $$$
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( 250-4212, 6518-8284; www.panama-isla-contadora.com ; s/d incl breakfast US$77/88; )
Located in a residential neighborhood, this pleasant inn features small rooms where your
continental breakfast is served. The grounds are lovely but there is no living-room space,