We arrived a little later than expected and Marilyn was very welcoming and helpful. It was so nice that she had provided milk and sparkling water in the fridge and we were able to make tea and coffee after the tiring day of travel. The check-in was great, the place was excellent and there were some good guides to read. Going right out the door brings you soon to the small park by the bus station and this is a nice way to enter the main square and avoid the thick of the fish market. Going straight out the door and down one street then left gets you to a small supermarket near the fort.
The main park and botanical garden are both nice places and the market areas felt safe. All in all a good base for exploring a city with a good buzz to it with great hosts and nice people.