Cobalt Coast Resort and Suites

This small eco-friendly hotel is perfect for divers who want a moderately priced spacious room or suite right on the ironshore far from the madding crowds. Units have picture windows overlooking the Caribbean, imported Dutch fixtures, IKEA-style cabinetry, clip art of flowers and butterflies, and constructivist-inspired Marimekko fabrics from Finland (at this writing, new ownership may or may not alter the decor). The affable, ultraprofessional dive operation Reef Divers runs smoothly, catering to a wide array of needs, and Duppies restaurant is surprisingly good. As management says, "The whole idea is to complement the dive experience." The area also lures anglers so "we'll cook what you bring in." Add great shore diving (especially in the calmer summer season) with a four- or five-minute swim to a 60-foot drop, and this is a no-brainer.

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