Hostal Yemayá


Good value for money, a couple of minutes from the beach. The handful of fan-cooled rooms (some have air-con) have hot water, (some) TVs and are simple and clean. There’s a pleasant interior courtyard with plants, tables and chairs. Miguel, the friendly English-speaking owner, also runs activity tours and a tiny adjacent cafe which serves the town's best coffee.


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