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Capricorn Fiji Hotel

Capricorn Fiji Hotel is a budget-friendly airport hotel with 67 simple rooms and a few on-site amenities. It’s not a place you’d want to spend your entire vacation, but is suitable for transit travelers who are only looking for a place to sleep. Rooms are clean — if somewhat bland — but some are subject to lots of noise at night, since the hotel is located next to a nightclub. There’s an interior courtyard with a mid-size pool, as well as an on-site restaurant, but the food isn’t anything to write home about. There’s a free airport shuttle, but don’t count on the hotel’s pre-paid Wi-Fi cards to work. A nicer option is the Novotel Nadi, which is directly across from the airport, but it’s pricier.  

Cabana Elke

In sharp contrast to the oversized all-inclusive resorts for which the Dominican Republic is known, the two-and-a-half-pearl Cabana Elke is a cheap and cheerful property with a few nice-to-haves in a no-nonsense package. The 18 rooms are bright and spacious, but dated, and include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and small patios or balconies. This is a simple place to recharge after a day at the beach or hiking, and the the clean, garden-style pool and eclectic Italian restaurant are welcome additions. It’s only a 10-minute walk to the public sands at Dominicus Beach. Alternatively, Villa Baya Aparta-Hotel promises similar amenities, except for a pool, in the heart of downtown Bayahibe for less money.

Aldeia Santa Rita

Situated right on the main road in Candolim, Aldeia Santa Rita is a two-and-a-half-pearl tourist resort that attracts Russians and British retirees on all-inclusive or half-board package tours. The 52 rooms are spread across a series of Portuguese-style villas painted in hues of red, yellow, and blue, which line a cobbled path leading to a lovely tree-shaded pool area at the end of the resort. The beach is a few minutes’ away on foot and there are lots of restaurants in the immediate area, but there’s also an on-site option, Cravo do India, with indoor and outdoor seating for those who don’t want to venture far. Hot breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi are free with all room rates. The high season provides nightly entertainment. Another nearby options within the same general price range is Lui Beach Resort, situated just around the corner.