I will start with the positive.

The location is amazing - it is absolutely beautiful. It is not
touristy at all and at night time is very quiet. There are 2 fantastic
restaurants on the beach here. There are some great places to lay in the sun
and the water is beautiful. The cleaning person is just the sweetest,
kindest person - always had a great smile and warm welcomes for us when
we saw her in the morning.

The negative

This hotel is not at all worth the $$$. The staff is terribly rude and
unhelpful. If this is your first time here, you will definitely need
some advice and they will not give it to you. In fact, I do believe that
actually do not want hotel guests there at all. The rooms are as sparse
as sparse can be. The entire bathroom is the shower - the drain is in
the middle of the room (you have to remove everything in there to take a
shower). In the morning the fisherman who work in this area are quite
loud as they all yell out directions to one another. And be prepared to
walk a pretty steep, bumpy hill to get to the main road where the bus
stop is.

We heard some pretty fantastic reviews from people staying at the hotel
next door at the Onda Verde (and it has an elevator!). The cost is just
a minor $20-$30 more a night and from the sound of it, well, well,
well, worth it. We highly suggest the area, especially to get away from the
crowds, and the hustle and bustle of the other areas, but warn - do not
stay at the Alfonso a Mare - especially since there is a beautiful
hotel next door with staff that actually want you there and want to help
you have a great trip.