Hotel Meli Melo

Mal País & Santa Teresa

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A cheerful hotel, smack dab in the center of town and close to the main surf break. Clean, colorful rooms have all the standard amenities, plus a private terrace, a common kitchen, tropical gardens and an outdoor shower. Everyone gets a shelf in the communal fridges and access to free bikes. Meli takes great pride in her hotel and it shows.

A fully equipped apartment with a kitchen is also available, and surf boards can be rented for US$15 a day. Just over 2km north of the main T-intersection on the north–south beach road.

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