I much prefer staying in bed and breakfasts than hotels because the service is much more personal in the former. I also love it when there are other guests because it is always interesting exchanging stories with them, find out where they are and their reason for visiting the area. A B&B fronting the beach is a huge bonus because I love walking along the beach in the early morning, smell the clean smell of the sea before anybody else gets there and the beach gets crowded.