We stayed at the Hotel LaPlaya for 6 days in February and it had it's great points and it's not so great points. The rooms were a bit to be desired. outdated for sure, but nice view of the ocean. we had a front room which overlooked the parking lot and the street as well as the ocean. the downside? sometimes loud people and the hotel dumpster. At one point the dumpster was overfilled. I understand that they are revamping the place but that was very uncomfortable to say the least. The hotel phone did not have a cord, needless to say no phone service. Not that I needed it, but our wake up call was a knock at the door. We did improvise!!
The bar was great as well as the staff. They make the best Pina Colada's!! The last night there we had a waiter from Minnesota!!we talked to people that were staying at other hotel's but came to ours for the view and the atmospher. The food was great as well.
It would be beneficial to keep your A/C on at night to tune out the outside noise. many locals outside due to the fact that there are apartments and houses right in the area.

No hot water until I complained twice. Water pressure is almost non existant. No clock, shampoo, or tissues. Very dated. Restaurant service very very slow.
Nice location.

If you're looking for a low budget place to stay by the airport but still have access to a great beach, Hotel la Playa is a good option.

The rooms are boring but the bar downstairs is right on the ocean. You can drink your pina coladas on top of the waves and the bartenders are fabulous. It is however, a little bit noisy at night. I suggest sleeping with the windows closed and the airconditioner on to drown out the partyers on the weekends. Either that, or join the party.

Hotel la Playa is now under new management and the new owners intend on fixing the place up, with a new kitchen and spa. I'm curious t see how they do with the place.

La playa's only positives are is location, right on the water only steps to the beach, and its price. Rooms are good sized but furnishings are dated and basic. They are not cleaned very well and the sevice in the resturant is poor. I would not stay there again.