Latica Lodge  

In Veintisiete de Abril’s Los Pargos neighborhood, Latica Lodge sits a short hop from the surf. It’s about a 5-minute drive to Playa Negra and 8 minutes to Blanca Beach; Avellanas is 2.6 mi away and Junquillal 3.5 mi. The cottage is roughly 1 km from the town center and offers free self-parking.

Step through a flower tunnel into an artist-designed hideaway. The property has nine air-conditioned guestrooms with showers, in-room safes, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping. Expect playful, handcrafted touches: a river-style pool, hammocks and swings, nightly fire gatherings, plus circus installations including a flying trapeze.

Outdoor pool that resembles a river, bicycles to rent, a picnic area, an arcade/game room and a kids’ playroom. Tour and ticket assistance, transfer service and a beach shuttle (surcharge) make getting to the waves easy. Complimentary wireless internet and on-site parking keep things simple — a family-friendly, surf-ready lodge.

Complimentary wireless internet is available on the property. Luggage storage and a safe-deposit box are provided at the front desk.

Local-cuisine breakfasts are served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.