Ritmo Tropical is a great value - approximately $60-$70/night depending on the season. Great location - only a 3 minute walk from surfing at Playa Carmen, but yet just off the main road - so quiet and peaceful. I believe there are only 7 casitas on the property, so the pool area is the perfect spot to relax after surfing or a day of exploring. The restaurant on property is also one of the best in the area. On the negative, the shower water wasn't always "hot" and just expect the basics in your room - no hair dryers or irons. While in the area, our other favorite restaurants included: Brisas Del Mar - by Buenos Aires, simple combo specials at the Playa Carmen hotel - can't beat Ceviche and a beer for $4, Restaurant Chameleon is a great breakfast spot - great fruit smoothies and breakfast burritos. Also, the "Surf Hole" also referred to as the "[---] Hole" is the cheapest place to rent boards - only $5/day.

The Ritmo Tropical is so beautiful !!! The cabinas are modern, clean, quiet, roomy, private and for longer stays the owner was willing to reduce the price. The staff was pleasant and the grounds immaculate - including the pool. You can hear the surf from your room at night unlike another hotel down the road with an 'on the beach' location that is surrounded by bars on both sides with loud music that's impossible to ignore. The restaurant offers delicious food, good portions and as a pizza officianado I couldn't stop ordering their thin crust variety of authentic Italian pie. It can be a little loud until the restaurant closes at night but it's a popular place and it does seem to close down by 10:30PM. After staying at several hotels in Costa Rica - some double the price of the Ritmo - I came to really appreciate the silent fan and air conditioner in my room.

I stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks and it was AMAZING! Everything was top quality and I enjoyed every moment there: relaxing in the pool, enjoying the big room with many windows and perfect Wi-Fi, exclusive food, and most of all - wonderful welcome from the family that runs the hotel. They all became friends and made my stay unforgettable. The restaurant provides a great menu from real italian pizza to fresh seafood meals, always super-fresh and delicious. Location is perfect - in a quiet part of Malpais, but only 3 min walk from the beach and banks/taxis/shops/restaurants. I want to go back!!

We had 14 days to spend in costa rica with no plans and ended up spending 7 days here in paradise...it was amazing!!! $30 a night on the beach with a pool..couldnt ask for better. The pool was always clean day and night. The bungalow rooms had a fan, ac, safe, hot water, and TV! I did not want to leave. I will definitely be returning asap