Playa Esmeralda  

On the southeast coast near Juan Dolio, a short drive from the town center and Guayacanes Beach. This beachfront, family-friendly hotel sits beside a sandy shore with an offshore coral reef and shallow swimming—ideal for kids and non-swimmers.

A small complex of around 40 rooms in a 3-storey main building and annexe blocks, renovated in 2003. Rooms are air-conditioned with en suite bathrooms, TV, direct-dial phone, minibar/fridge and a balcony or terrace (some with partial sea views). The property also features a spa center and a massage room, plus elevator access and on-site laundry and safe-deposit boxes.

Relax by the outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace with loungers or drift into spa and massage treatments. Water-sports options include snorkeling, weekly pool taster dives, scuba lessons (extra fee), windsurfing (limited at the reef) and kayaking. On-property Wi‑Fi, a bar and a beachside palm-tree restaurant round out the offerings—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy beach access.

Wi‑Fi throughout the grounds and a 24-hour reception; on-site car park/garage available.

An on-site restaurant and a palm-tree beachside restaurant plus a bar serve meals and drinks steps from the sand.