I loved everything about this hotel - quiet, well-kept, helpful and welcoming staff. I am leaving this review because the hotel has a problem with mold. This is a serious health hazard, not simply an inconvenience. Toxic mold exposure can be dangerous and have long-lasting negative effects. My first night was fine, on the second I thought I was feeling off because I was too active and not used to the heat. By the third I was very sick - sore throat, runny nose, cough, dehydrated, feverish, chills, sweating. Then I caught a whiff of mildew smell, and understood. Mold is an issue in the tropics in general, but hotels might need to take extra care to keep it under control. Again, Mas Palomas is a lovely place, and the staff is very sweet and helpful. But mold exposure is no joke.
