Both Garden and Deluxe bungalows have a similar design, with a soaring palapa roof and spacious interiors. All are very comfortable for a couple, a family or a few friends.

The windows are well screened and also have shutters so there’s little chance of bugs getting into the room. We never actually needed the canopy of netting over the bed, but liked the coziness it offered.

The Garden Casitas are the newest, and tucked away amongst the lush green foliage in the hotel gardens. These Casitas have a King bed and a single day bed.

There are two ceiling fans in the room and they are controlled individually – a useful touch if the occupants don’t agree on ideal temperatures for sleeping (there is often one fan above each bed).

Other welcome features include a coffee maker, mugs and a good supply of coffee. Ample bottled water is provided free of charge in the rooms too.

The wonderful terraces overlook pretty gardens and are large enough to accommodate two hammocks and additional seating, with plenty of space remaining.

Bathroom facilities at the Villa Delfines are unconventional in design, but we were amazed by their effectiveness and simplicity to use.

The Na Hi Xix composting toilet is completely organic and only requires that you add woodchips (no flushing, hence water requirements and waste output is minimized). This is one of the most efficient organic waste treatment systems available, and though it is expensive to install and operate, the benefits to the environment are huge.

Almost like bathing outdoors, the showers at Villas Delfines are oversized and the water is fed through a wonderful seashell head. The water is solar heated, but again the system is very effective and we enjoyed ample hot water at any time of the day.  The bathroom is also equipped with a large vanity unit and half-length closets in a small dressing area.

The Superior Casitas have two Queen size beds and the single/day bed. There are a few extras in the Deluxe casitas, including beautiful hard wood floors, fully-stocked mini-bars that are replenished daily, a small safe and a hair-dryer. These casitas now have air-conditioning too, so they are a good choice if you’re visiting during the summer.

The smooth wooden flooring of the casita extends out onto the terrace, so you can wander out with bare feet and a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

It’s difficult not to relax in such a remote and tranquil location, and what better place to snooze or while away a few hours with a good book than this shady spot.

The terrace is furnished with chairs and a hammock, and you can glimpse the sea from most of these casitas.

The four beachfront casitas are located on the perimeter of the propery, looking out across the sandy gardens and beach to the blue green sea. Since the sandy area is very extensive, it’s still a good distance to the water. However, these bungalows are worth the premium for their uninterrupted vistas of palm trees and white sand.

One of the casitas has a king bed and the others have two double beds plus a single bed.