We wanted to try something different away from the...

We wanted to try something different away from the resorts on the mainland, just so the kids don t get spoiled with the resorts. Las Palmas was perfect for that!

It s a bit hard to describe...part AirBnB, part boutique hotel...but our stay was outstanding. Kate recommended one of the larger rooms on the 3rd floor, and it was big enough to hold two adults with 9 & 7 year olds. We stashed a travel pump-up mattress under the day bed, and it worked great. It took our older boy a couple days to get use to the new surroundings, but by the end of our stay he liked it a lot. The Mexican Dream room was very well done, with a spacious fridge, cool marble tile, and a nice bathroom. All very comfortable.

Tiana and Antonio were great hosts, leaving you alone when you want privacy but always answering questions for first-time island visitors. The maid staff cleaned your room for a suggested 50-pesos tip every day. The dipping pools gets a little warm, but still fine...we are from Texas and use to warm pool water this time of year.



Tons of places to eat nearby, including the main drag of restaurants one block to the west. A plethora of options. You will pay more $$$ in the tourist spots for food (especially if the restaurant looks nice!), but there are great hole-in-the-wall type options nearby that will get you great local food at a cheaper price. There were a bunch of these within a couple blocks of the hotel, but they are all over the island as well. Our favorite was this little place just south of the hotel (southern corner of Guerrero and Matamoros)....25 tacos for 500 pesos. What a feast....enough food for 2 meals for all 4 of us.

Super Aki is a great little market within walking distance. I d also recommend renting a golf cart and making a stop at the bigger market (the mini Walmart) down in Chedraui while touring the island. Easy place to load up with water and other goods.

Two really good rental places for scooters and carts are just southeast of the hotel. Cheaper than renting something near the main drag along the port area. 500 pesos for a scooter rental for 24 hours is very reasonable, and there s room to park them in front of the hotel.

Great memories. Read up on the hotel to understand what you are getting. It is NOT a resort, but we liked that change. Prices seem very appropriate for what you get on the island.

Glad we found this place by chance and hope to make it back someday!