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Footprints Eco Resort Frommer's Highly Recommended

Location Golden Lane, Colloden Bay Rd, Around the Island
Phone 868/660-0118
Fax 868/660-0027
Web site www.footprintseco-resort.com
Room Information 15 units
Prices Winter US$115-US$140 (£58-£70) double, US$225-US$300 (£113-£150) villa; off season US$95-US$115 (£49-£58) double, US$185-US$250 (£93-£125) villa
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, ceiling fan, TV (in some), kitchenette (in some), minibar (in some), beverage maker (in some)

Frommer's Review

The island's first eco-resort sprawls across some 24 hectares (60 acres) on Culloden Bay. A local doctor and his daughter carved this "environmentally responsible" resort out of a dense forest of cocoa and fruit trees in 1997. The result is a rustic and charming compound of wood-sided, thatch-roofed cottages. Each unit is artfully built of recycled lumber with an emphasis on native termite-resistant hardwoods such as wallaba and teak. Accommodations are rough-hewn but comfortable, with a hammock for classic island lounging, wooden floors, and a lot of idiosyncratic charm. Rooms range from standard doubles to king superior units with fridges. Nature trails fan out across the nearby hills and good beaches include Courland Bay and Castara Bay, a 15-minute drive away.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; 2 pools; spa; fitness center; yoga; Jacuzzi; rainforest tours; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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