The Place

Mal País & Santa Teresa


A waterfall-fed pool is surrounded by cushy blood-red lounge chairs and daybeds at this Euro-chic boutique hotel. Attractive tile rooms are draped in linens, but there are few other frills. The more expensive bungalows are set amid tropical gardens. Each one is creatively and uniquely decorated according to a different theme. Just 200m south of the main T intersection.

A new 4-person apartment offers more space for families. Owner Yvonne makes some sweet-smelling soaps 'n' stuff through her Raw Botanicals company.