Owned by the same family as Sol Y Mar, Cabinas Riverside has a selection of clean, cheap rooms in a quiet area behind the white beach. A double room with a kitchen and private bathroom is great value, at only $25 for two people. Other rooms are also available without kitchen at $20 for two, $25 for three and $28 for four. Single prices are slightly cheaper than the double. There is a small garden in front of the rooms and some hammocks too. Found behind the Vista del Mar restaurant. Tel (506) 2755-0237.

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