Nice for Newcomers
REVIEW: March 2004
El Candil: ***
www.comdata.nl/hotel-boca-chica-candil
3 nights (Saturday ? Monday)
Price: $45 a night + $1/day for key to room safe (optional)
UPSIDE: Chica friendly (no guest charge), clean elegant pool, room safe, large rooms (living room and bedroom), A/C and fan, 13" cable TV (adult channel, and programming in English and Spanish), mini kitchen with fridge, management is cool and accommodating, balcony with a view, door w/ a bolt, 1 bar and a restaurant, 5 minute walk to the beach, electronically gated
DOWNSIDE: Security is tight, but this may be a plus for some
COMMENTS: I really enjoyed my stay here. Guiseppe, is a good guy and will take good care of you. Book in advance, because this place can fill up.