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MEAL PLAN
 
      European Plan (EP) No Meals included, often Continental Breakfast is included
      Modified American Plan (MAP) Food and soft drinks Included
      All Inclusive (AI) All food and drinks are included
 
 
RATING
 
The hotels in our listing have been marked with a rating to help your lodging decisions.
 
Rating points goes from 1 to 100 and denote the hotel's cost-benefit.  This rating is increased or decreased automatically by answering the customer's survey after their stay at any hotel. Points that survey gives/takes are as follows:
 
      80 to 100 points in survey adds a point in rating
      60 to 80 maintain it's actual rating
      60 or less decrease 1 point from hotel's rating
 
 
CATEGORY
 


For the budget traveler; usually palapa style, located in small villages or ecological zones, denotes clean, no-frills accommodations.

1 Star
For the budget traveler; usually denotes clean, no-frills accommodations.

2 Stars
Budget is still a consideration; simple accommodations with decor and atmosphere;  mostly offer limited public space and basic services as coffee shop.

3 Stars
A good choice for families; service, quality, style, and comfort are clear priorities; offers complete services like a restaurant, bar and may include other amenities such as pools or services for business travelers.

4 Stars
A good choice for families; service, quality, style, and comfort are clear priorities; usually offers function rooms for meetings, a restaurant, and may include other amenities such as pools and services for business travelers.

5 Stars
First-class accommodations with an emphasis on hospitality, and customer service and luxury, offers a quality restaurant and a wide range of amenities and facilities; reliable, a very fine lodging for the business traveler.

6 Stars
World-class lodging for the most discriminating traveler; distinctive, elegant decor; special personal service;  the highest standards of comfort; among the finest hotels in the world.
 
 
LOCATIONS
 

Beach Front
Hotel is situated directly on the beach with access to the beach from it's buildings or via the pool area.  Guest rooms may feature either ocean view (full or partial), pool view or garden view.  Please refer to the specific view for each room type as defined in the Room/Rates link.

Ocean View
Hotel is located near the beach but it's physical location is not directly it's own private beach.  The physical location of the hotel is usually within the first block from the beach within walking distance.  Guest rooms may feature either ocean view (full or partial), pool view or garden view.  Please refer to the specific view for each room type as defined in the Room/Rates link.

Lagoon
Hotel is located on the lagoon and may feature dock for small boats (please refer to Facilities link for details).  Guest rooms may feature lagoon view, pool view or garden view.  Please refer to the specific view for each room type as defined in the Room/Rates link. 

Downtown
Hotel is located in the downtown area within a few blocks from the tourist areas.  Please refer to the exact location including a detailed text description and map as defined in the Location link.  Guest rooms may feature pool view, garden view or street view.  Please refer to the specific view for each room type as defined in the Room/Rates link.

Golf Course
Hotel is located on the golf course area.  Guest rooms may feature golf course view, lagoon view, pool view or garden view.  Please refer to the specific view for each room type as defined in the Room/Rates link. 

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