This was our second time staying here. Our host, Jorge, was very accommodating. He gave advice as only a local can on where to go and what to do to make the best of our time. We wouldnt have known to look for the giant "pirate" grouper at Chakanab or where to go to see the blow holes on the east side. Those things arent mentioned in guide books. Manuela make us delicious breakfasts every morning, making it easy to get out of bed. We love this place and will definitely be back. We miss Nohotch (means "Big" in Mayan) the dog who lazily acknowledged our comings and goings. It all made for a memorable stay.

We came to Cozumel for the Ironman event at the end of November 2011. Loved the little bed and breakfast, Jorge was a very gracious host and we meet others staying there from around the world. I'm glad we stayed here instead of some of the all inclusive that our friends stayed. We were able to try several wonderful restaurants and still save money vs. what the resorts cost and staying in town gives you a better feel of the life on Cozumel. The rooms are very unique & charming. Wonderful experience.

Amaranto was great! Tucked away down a side street away from the busy main road and cruise ships. But still within easy walking distance of anything you may need. Very friendly owner, Jorge, who will help you out with anything you may need. A great place to meet other travellers or chill and read by the cool pool.
Had a wonderful stay at an amazing price! Our room was huge! Great little kitchenette and bathroom. Very clean. We recommend it in a heartbeat!

Budget doesn't have to mean rubbish, Amaranto is more than just a good value bed and stop off, it's potentially a memorable part of your trip.

So the website and the guide book recommendations tell you the place is worth a look, here's why it's worth a stay.

If you call or email the proprietors, local owner and architect Jorge and his lovely Spanish wife they couldn't be more helpful. Rapid responses, all the help you could need to get to them and around, even offers of pickup. That's a reservation service that shames the 4 Seasons.

Next up is the location, 3 mins walk from the lovely Cozumel seafront, 10 from the ferry or town centre. Well placed within easy walks, but quiet enough for a good night's sleep.

Then you arrive and see the curious thatched roof roundhouse, standing out on an unremarkable street.

You sneak through the gate, past the big lazy old dog into a breakfast room kitchen salon. It's very domestic, basic fresh facilities that serve up basic freshly cooked breakfasts. But also a place to talk to your smiling and charming hosts. They'll tell you all you need about the island, Mexico, or Spain. Genuinely nice, interesting people who live fun international lives, personally designed the B&B and obviously want all their guests to enjoy Cozumel. You instantly get the feeling nothing would be too much trouble.

After you finish chatting and check in, the rooms are full of character, spacious and airy. More thatched roundhouses, lots of space, basic facilities, hammocks and a nice colonial feel.

So there's nothing fancy but the conversation and the zest for ambitious "home" design, there's nothing overdone or fake. Nothing boring or run of the mill. Overall a place, people and location to remember, and all good. Have a good think about the last place you stayed in that you could say that about. And here for less than £40 a night for 2.

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