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( 757-9906; [e-mail]; Av Sur; d/tr US$28/35; ) Proudly '100%
Bocatoreño,' Dos Palmas offers basic wooden rooms with old-fashioned furnishings.
Run by a friendly matriarch, it's no cookie-cutter lodging, though some might find it a
little musty. It sits above the water and boasts exceptional views of the bay.
International Hostel HOSTEL $
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( 757-7374; [e-mail]; Calle 3; dm US$10-12) With a loud paint job, this
Israeli-run hostel has the standard offerings, including kitchen use. There are some fans
in rooms, and rooms with open-lattice walls (good for a breeze but less so if you worry
about skeeters). Coffee is complimentary.
Hotel Casa Max HOTEL $
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( 757-9120; [e-mail]; Av G; s/d US$30/35, s/d with air-con US$40/45) This
sprawling turquoise Caribbean house has a handful of brightly painted wooden rooms,
some with bathrooms that are dated and worn. The service isn't much to speak of.
Dreamy balconies overlook the town and ocean, there's an onsite cafe with international
cuisine (seperately run), and the location is good.
Hotel del Parque HOTEL $
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( 757-9008; www.hdelparque.webs.com ; Calle 2; s/d/tr US$37/45/50; ) A classic
Caribbean house fronting the plaza, this tranquil place has B&B style within budget
reach. Ample rooms have big windows, cool cement floors, hot showers and firm beds in
crisp linens. The terraces provide views of the plaza and hammocks for cat naps. The
guest kitchen could use some scrubbing. The amiable owner also runs the Butterfly
Farm.
Casa Amarilla HOTEL $
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( 757-9938; www.casaamarilla.org ; Calle 5; d/tr US$40/45; ) In a cute yellow
house, these four motel-style rooms come decked out with amenities. Each has a laptop
with internet connections, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and hot water. If you need any-
thing, the American owners are usually around.
Lula's B&B $$$