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Hotel Guanamar

Guests spend a lot of time in and around the pool here. It’s right next to the restaurant and bar; has a broad wooden deck on all sides; and boasts captivating views of Carillo Bay, offshore islands, and shimmering seas. Rooms tend to be spare-looking, but those that are set into the hillside have those same spectacular views from their balconies, so you likely won’t mind much. The Bay Front rooms are located on the lowest point of the property, so you’ll be getting a workout trekking to and from meals, though you are also much closer to the beach. As at The Hideaway Hotel (above), it helps to have a rental car here.