Hotel for 4 nights in July?

Hi All,

I am staying at the EL Portillo AI for the 1st part of my trip but wanted to set out and stay at a smaller hotel for 4 nights. I have read the reviews but am unsure if it is better stay near Las Terrenas or head over to Playa Bonita. My wife and I are younger and love to snorkel, play in the waves, hike etc...
not big partiers and would be happy to end the day with a great dinner and a sunset with a drink in hand. I am down to a couple options I think; Hotel Alesei / Playa Colibri or head a little further away and stay at Atlantis / Casa Grande. Any suggestions that you're willing to pass along will be greatly appreciated. ( if I rent a 4 wheeler, can I take that from Alisei and go visit the beaches of Coson etc...? )

Thanks again for your help and consideration.

Thanks LT!

You've pushed me over the edge... I will head over to Playa Bonita. do you have a recommendation for Hotel? somewhere between $75-$100 per nite with breakfast and AC?

my wife saw photos of Alisei and is hinting that she would like to stay there... I would prefer staying on a nice beach with fun waves, etc...
Hotel Acaya seems nice but there is not much info on the web. I've emailed Atlantis a few times these last couple weeks and they have yet to respond
I want to stay at the place which makes most sense. We are beach lovers, and also like good food. Should I pull the trigger on Acaya even though it is a little bit more than Alisei? I dont want to stay at a hotel where I have to leave their beach to get to a much better location.

It looks like I have a case of serious non-commitment complex. You really cant go wrong with either place...right!?