Thursday 8 April 2010

Giant's Foot Trip Advisor Review I spotted

This small beachfront hotel, while decidedly not luxurious, and definitely off the beaten path, is perfect for those who are looking to have an authentic, laid back vacation at the beach without all the usual annoyances of a big resort. Since it is in such a remote village, the electricity, cell phone reception, and the internet access are often spotty, and there is no hot water, though when we were there, there was talk of putting in a solar water heater in the future. Rooms are pretty basic, but they are cleaned daily and there is AC if you need it (we only used it one night). But you don't miss these things when the weather is warm and sunny year-round and there is always something to do. What it lacks in amenities is more than made up for by the amazing location and the entertaining owners, Bryce & Elisa, the surf guide, Chapin, and the rest of their accommodating staff.
Days can be lazy or action-packed depending on what you want to do. You can have an enjoyable vacation, whether that means surfing several different spots each day, taking a sunset hike up to the top of Giant's Foot, going sightseeing, snorkeling, kayaking, or simply relaxing in a hammock and taking a swim at the gorgeous, empty beach. We were there during the low season when the surf is not as big, but there were still some spots that were big enough to surf.
The food is simple, plentiful and good, ranging from local favorites like home-made tortillas filled with fresh-caught fish to more American style cuisine. In addition to their kitchen, there are a few small restaurants down the beach. They all have small menus but the food is fresh and plentiful, and we never got sick.
In the evenings, people go to bed fairly early most nights, but there were a few parties with some of the other ex-pats from neighboring hotels on a few nights while we were there. They had a beer pong tournament one night, a pig roast another night and a fire on the beach another night. The fridge is always stocked with the local beers (Victoria and Tona), and someone will always fix you one of their specialty drinks. Overall, we had a great, relaxing time and felt very at home.

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