Tucked in behind the Jardin Borda, down a little hill on an unusual street lies the Hotel Ilebal. The Hotel consists of perhaps 24 rooms in a few small bungalows with a pool and small yard. It has been recently renovated with new fixtures, paint and some newish furnishings.

Our room was clean and large with a king size bed, tasteful decor, clean nicely-designed bathroom and a window facing the yard. Aside from the odd barking dog in the neighborhood, it was quiet. Strangely quiet, in fact -- we may have been the only guests that night. Breakfast was delivered to our room. The staff were pleasant and spoke English fairly well.

It seems that the renovations were completed within the last year or so, and overall the Hotel is lovely. But the owners have done a poor job marketing it, so the prices are reasonable for what you get. It is a short walk from the main sites.

Somewhat confusing is that there is a 1960s building of the same name at the top... more