I would highly recommend Marcelo's place over a pricey hotel. The amenities were excellent - beach towels, chairs, an umbrella and even snorkel gear so we didn't have to rent. The kitchen was stocked with cookware, spices, paper towels and was extremely convenient to be able to wake up in the morning, cook a quick breakfast and take off for the day without having to worry about stopping to eat, first. Everything you need is close by - a coffee shop, groceries and restaurants. The entire experience was easy and although we already expected it to be a great spot based on reviews I can honestly say it was better than we expected. It's a great value which is nice to know some people aren't trying to rip you off and squeeze every dollar they can from you.