We recently stayed at the Hotel Macao in Jardin, and had a Wonderful experience. The proprietor, Dora, is a gracious, thoughtful and helpful hostess, and she made us feel more like we were guests in her home than just in a hotel. She kindly arranged for a room with superb mountain views and balcony for us. The hotel itself is beautiful, and the rooms have large windows with amazing views of Jardin on one side, and fields and mountains with horses on the other. Downtown is just a short walk, as are the waterfalls and trails in the other direction. The interior courtyard hosts breakfast, made by Dora, and each chair is uniquely painted by a local artist. The breakfast is hearty and a great way to start the day. Dora knows the area very well, and is happy to help with suggestions, calling a tuk tuk or cab for you, or to suggest something you might like to see. I have only good things to say about this hotel and the lady who operates it, hope to stay there again, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel with real local charm and character, was comfortable, spotlessly clean, and with such views that if you are just too tired to go out another day, you don't feel you are wasting a vacation day just sitting on the balcony and watching the clouds flow over the mountains.
