My husband and I stayed recently (January) at the Mar y Arena and really enjoyed this rustic hotel/camp as a base for whale watching. The actual town is very small and very basic, but the owner of Mar y Arena has done a wonderful job providing a very unique experience while enjoying outdoor activities. We stay in the ocean front cabins. The view was amazing and well worth the few extra dollars. The rooms were well appointed, with fridge, table/chairs, closet and HUGE bathroom. Service was excellent and we had several very nice conversations with Fito, the owner. He makes you feel right at home. We ate all our meals in the restaurant and had the best Chocolate Clam dish in the area. Ask Fito about his "secret sauce"! We stayed 2 nights and would recommend staying here as a base for whale watching, etc. You can even arrange the tours right from the hotel, being super convenient, which we took advantage of, and had an awesome experience. Thank you so much Fito for creating such a special place!!