Fodor's Expert Review Rocamar Hotel Panorámico

You can smell, hear, and see the ocean from the starkly minimalist, blue-and-white rooms at this hotel: located right on the eastern malecón (boardwalk), it's one of the few on the island that overlooks the Caribbean. Since you're tucked away at the southern end of the town square, there isn't much to distract you from the water—except during Carnaval, when the music can get loud. Guest rooms are equipped with refrigerators, glass-walled bathrooms, and balconies; top-floor ones have the best ocean views and the most privacy, but budget travelers can choose between four with town views.