I'm writing this from my hotel room balcony overlooking the pool and the blue ocean as a good breeze blows by, and I can't believe this gem of a place. When you check room prices, you're not expecting half of what greets you at the door of the Barefoot Bead Pad. The rooms are spacious and clean, with beautiful high ceilings, comfortable new beds, solid water pressure, and AC. I felt like family when I rang the doorbell at Barefoot and owners Ben & Evelyn, and BBP team member Andres greeted me. There was no formal front desk check-in, just an offer for a beer on the house and a quick tour of the room. The hotel grounds are secure enough to leave your door open as you wander down to the bar/restaurant for home-cooked Israeli or Dominican food (you can even get chicken tenders or a burger, if you're looking for them!). Ben and Andres make everything to order, so you can sit by the pool and watch windsurfers fly by while they fry hand-breaded chicken tenders or falafel. Last night, I hung out by the bar with Ben and his wife/co-owner Evelyn, swapping stories about their days when they were two journalists traveling the world. If you love dogs, the hotel has 2 resident furry friends who love to hang with guests. Evelyn & Ben have a great relationship w/ local restaurants and tours, so book through them for discounted rates! The wi-fi is strong enough to give your friends & fam serious FOMO from the hotel, and my family is already booking a trip back next month. Can't wait!