In your original post, you said you have "more time than money" -- that sounded like you are looking for a lower priced hotel.

I've never stayed in the Holiday Inn. I've been in the lobby a few times to check the rates, and from memory, they were around US$100 a night. A year or so ago, in the low season, they were offering a "special" rate of 1000 pesos a night. I think there is a swimming pool and I've heard they have a good breakfast.

Without knowing more precisely what you want most in a hotel (price, comfort, location??), I can't make any recommendation for you. I can only provide the information about hotels that I have either stayed in or checked out, so you can make a decision.

For the true Budget minded person..Hotel Ucumb..$20 a night, not an offensive place, swimming pool. for one night not a bad choice.

Would that make me cool? It's been so long.

Actually I'm looking at staying at the Noor. Has anyone stayed there? Did you like it?
I'm already making my plans for January, I cant wait.
Patti

I stayed at Noor. It was nice. Right on the bay. Walk across the street to Sams Club. Not far from the restaurants on the strip. The hotel is clean and safe. Nice bar and restaurant. Small pool. Walking distance to the water taxi. Cost around $90US for the night I think.

Found one!
I was having trouble getting a reservation online for the places everyone recommended (Noor, Los Cocos etc never answered my email). But I kept looking and found booking.com which got me to Hotel & Suites Arges. It looks like it is between the HI and the dock, with ac, wi-fi and free breakfast for only $45US a night. So I am now booked there and will let you know how it is.