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Fenix Hotel

These beachfront studio apartments are a real value. They have a primo location in the middle of Playa Sámara—just a short walk from most of the restaurants, clubs, and downtown hubbub, and yet are quiet and slightly removed. Rooms are set around the hotel’s small pool, each unit featuring tropical rattan furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen. Boogie boards are offered free for guest use, and there are hammocks strung from coconut palms perfectly positioned right between the pool and sea. The owners are very hands-on, friendly, and helpful.