Although small in size, Tres Palmas Guest House is somewhat well-known among the locals (i.e. taxi drivers and tourist industry personnel). Just mention the name and everyone seems to know of it ("Ah-h-h, Tres Palmas" is often the response).
Tres Palmas has about 12 guest rooms tucked among narrow pathways in a compact, garden-like setting. Above the main building which houses the reception/check-in area, is a roof-top patio that has a covered seating area and includes two hot tubs and a recently added guest room. This is the only room with a "private balcony overlooking the beach and the Atlantic ocean". I was told that this room would be "quite nice" because everything in it is brand new, and "very quiet" because it is the only guest room on the roof and away from the other guests. "How special" I thought as I booked this wonderful getaway haven. Not so. Remember, the roof-top has the patio and hot tubs. It seemed that many of the guests preferred late night (as in 11pm until . . .)gatherings at the hot tubs with pizzas, beer, and many a tale to tell. You most likely can guess how THIS tale ends.
A sparse continental breakfast is provided every morning on the enclosed lower patio: bananas, cold cereal, bagels and coffee. There is no "personal service with a smile" at Tres Palmas, but the accommodations are adequate.
The best thing going for this place is its central location for fast, if not easy, access to many attractions by auto or taxi. There are no major attractions within walking distance. You might want to try taking a walk on the short and narrow beach that is just across the surprisingly busy Park Boulevard. Actually, walking beyond the beach is not recommended. The "nice" neighborhood around the guest house is about four blocks square.