Dolphin Cove Inn

Dolphin Cove Inn is a gem. A real discovery if you are looking for a well-priced, charmingly decorated place to stay with breathtaking views that can’t be surpassed anywhere in Mexico, not at any price. Enhanced by impeccably groomed gardens and brilliant displays of bougainvillea, the bedrooms are nestled in clusters of white buildings hugging a steep hillside next to the world-class Las Hadas Resort. Dolphin Cove Inn is a select group of 50 suites (from studios to three bedrooms), which are run like an intimate hotel within a large complex called PlayaSol Manzanillo. Every room has either a balcony or terrace capturing a romantic panorama of the deep-blue bay backdropped by green volcanic hills. Every suite has a well-equipped kitchenette, a bathroom decorated with hand-painted Talavera tiles, colorful hand-loomed fabrics, and enchanting headboards carved by the Tarascan Indians. If you are economizing, the studios are fabulous, but the one-bedroom suites with huge terraces are exceptionally appealing and offer outstanding value. A maze of staircases laces the property, leading to the swimming pool and, just below, a beach. The main attraction at Dolphin Cove is just relaxing: reading a novel, sleeping late, taking a swim, a quiet stroll on the beach. However, golf and tennis are readily available. Note: Dolphin Cove’s many steps make it unsuitable for those with a walking problem.