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Jacaranda Hotel & Jungle Garden

Within walking distance of the center of town, this is a serene, gated lodge where rooms face inward toward the lush garden area. Rooms have painted murals and handsome rattan beds but tend to be a bit small. Only two come with air-conditioning; the rest have fans and all have mosquito netting. There’s also near daily yoga offered on-site, plus a small spa with a range of massage treatments. The friendly Trinidadian owner, Vera, is a wealth of local knowledge.