El padrino

Very clean and simple. Love the smart TV and the a/c is a great addition. Short 15 minutes walk to the beach through a cute town and over a foot bridge. I've stayed here a few times and love it. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

This hotel had a very homey feel to it. It is owned and operated by a family, and can be found in a residential neighborhood. They provided basically everything you need, with a kitchen outside the private bedrooms, private bathroom inside the private bedrooms, AC, towels, sheets, hot water, a parking spot while I was there, an electronic keypad lock on the door, spacious bedroom, TV, table & chairs, and hangers for clothes. The neighbors directly across from my room were blasting their music until about 11:00 p.m. or midnight. But, for me it was not a problem because I am a night owl and don't get to bed until midnight. The hosts at the hotel asked me whether I was going to be okay with that, as the neighbors were already playing music when I rolled in at about 5:00 p.m. I was grateful for their courtesy in asking up front. The only hard part about this place was the address on Google maps and hostelworld was slightly off. But, the local neighbors pointed me in the right direction, and it was a very safe neighborhood to be in. It was a taste of the local residential situation staying in this place. I recommend it. And I suggest calling over the phone instead of booking through a third party. You will always get a better price, and you save them from having to give a commission to a website. One last note, after staying in Mexico for 10 days, and see ing different cities, I have come to know that it is unheard of for a hostile or hotel on a budget to provide you with a blanket. Just sheets. I personally prefer a blanket even when it is warm because of the feeling of weight and security around my body.

Dogs barking in neighbourhood woke me up twice my first night, once at 3am and now again at 5:30am (update: dogs again at 6:20am). I used to live near people with poorly behaved dogs and it is no fun losing sleep because of noisy animals. Otherwise bed comfortable and room clean in dorm. Fridge in room. No drinking water available so far. Shower is cold water only. Price is right. 25 minute walk to turtle beach scam :)