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Residencial El Valle
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 983-6536;
www.hotelresidencialelvalle.com
; Av Central; d/tr/q US$55/66/83; )
Visit-
ors become loyalists, given the high level of service offered at this motel-style lodging.
This long-standing hotel offers clean no-fuss rooms and has a nice roof deck and bike
rentals. Attached is a popular restaurant.
Don Pepe
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 983-6425;
www.hoteldonpepe.com.pa
; Av Central; s/d/tr US$39/50/65; )
The renov-
ated Don Pepe offers bright rooms (those on the 3rd floor are best) with tiled bathrooms,
firm mattresses and craftsy touches. A sprawling roof deck with hammocks is great for a
siesta or stargazing. There's also wi-fi and an onsite internet cafe.
Hotel Campestre
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 983-6146;
www.hotelcampestre.com
; Calle Club Campestre; s/d incl breakfast US$71/83;
)
Dating from the 1920s, El Valle's oldest hotel features forested walking paths.
Remodeled rooms include sleigh beds and stone baths, yet door handles are incongru-
ently flimsy. Staff is a little slow, though the new management is planning day trips to
Playa Blanca, which will allow visitors to enjoy both beach and mountain settings.
When the kitrid fungus threatened to wipe out all local amphibians, the hotel tempor-
arily housed the golden frogs that scientists were able to save. Be assured that the frogs'
stay in Room 29 is long over, and no one orders crickets by room service any more.
Hotel y Restaurante Los Capitanes
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 983-6080;
www.los-capitanes.com
;
Calle El Ciclo; s/d/tr from US$44/66/77; )
Owned
and managed by a former captain in the German merchant marine, this spick-and-span
destination runs like a well-oiled ship. With excellent valley views, octagonal rooms
have firm beds, leatherwork tables and spacious hot-water bathrooms. Amenities include
a good restaurant and a kiddie pool for the little ones.
Anton Valley Hotel
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 983-6097;
www.antonvalleyhotel.com
; Av Central; d/ste US$83/91; )
Popular
with package tours, this small hotel packs in 16 renovated rooms with high-quality linens
