Johnny's Place

Monterrico


Johnny's is the first place you come to turning left on the beach. It's got a decent atmosphere and attracts a mix of backpackers and family groups. The cheaper rooms are far from glamorous, but have fans and screened windows. Pay extra and things start to get very swish.

Every pair of bungalows shares a barbecue and small swimming pool. There's also a larger general swimming pool. The bar-restaurant overlooks the sea and is a popular hangout: the food is not gourmet, but there are plenty of choices and imaginative licuados (fresh fruit drinks) and other long cool drinks.


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