Zentik Project Boutique Hotel & Spa

When they say 'project' in the name, they are not kidding. It's a hotel, a turtle breeding program, a bee-saving project, a restaurant, an ice cream store, and a little in-house cave pool! Overall, it is a really cool hotel, with unique rooms. Our room was upstairs, with nice views over a nearby stand of forest. We had a hollowed-out log for a bath tub, which was a neat touch. Although the room had a rustic feel with exposed beams, it was very cozy and modern. The bed was really comfy, too, and the bathroom of a decent size with a great shower. Wifi worked great, too. Breakfast was included, and it's served in their open-air restaurant. You can order off a select menu, so it's freshly prepared--and was a decent little meal. The hotel offers daily turtle feedings (book ahead) and it was so fun to feed the baby turtles papaya. They also do a talk about the region's native bees which produce a very special kind of honey. There is a funky ice cream shop on-site as well, which is an Instagram fave. The cave pool is a bit contrived (man-made I think), but a really fun way to relax with the piped-in music. On top of all this, the service is top-shelf. The staff were all very friendly and always helpful. It was so much more than just a normal hotel stay, and a remarkable experience.