The Backyard Hotel

What locals are saying about The Backyard Hotel

It's right on the black-sand beach, with staff on-site 24/7 and touches like in-room massages or a free early check-in. It's the beach you see in the photos — walk down to the left and you'll spot macaws and parrots feeding in the palm trees.

Truck noise from the road can carry at night, so packing a white-noise machine isn't a bad idea — beyond that, the Playa Hermosa location and the warmth of the staff are why more than one guest has come back for a second stay.