The Best Hotel in Cerro Azul, The Southern Coast

In a town short on accommodations, this little hotel is consistently reliable and fills up quickly on weekends and holidays. The Four Seasons it's not, but what it lacks in amenities it makes up for by being a step away from the beach. Single travelers and couples may find the standard rooms a bit on the lugubrious side, but groups are more fortunate: spacious apartments sleeping up to eight are a good deal and come with their private terraces for lounging and taking in the marine vistas. Between December and February, the small cafeteria on the premises functions as a restaurant, serving up seafood and criollo fare.