El Jardín

South Coast


This colorful place can be found on a dirt road, near the beachfront outside of town. It's a peaceful spot, with not much around, and bungalows set amid pretty greenery and hammocks. All rooms, including a treehouse cabin, have TVs and mosquito nets and are pleasantly furnished, if slightly dated. Facilities include volleyball, table football, and a miniature tennis court.

The guesthouse is 10.5km from Playas on the road to Data.


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