The other, which is the one we go to, is private. It's called HVR and it's for the guests of the Hacienda Vista Real hotel in Playacar on the golf course. They shuttle guests down to that club b/c they bought out the Cafe del Mar beach club and hotel next door (where we USED to go!)

In Feb. we just drove down the little road which is just to the north of the Catalonia, two driveways up and there's a little sign that says HVR. You have to drive past it and go to the retorno to head north, so watch for it on the way by before you turn around. Then you'll know where to pull off the highway.

We asked if we could use their loungers if we bought food and drinks and they let us. It was not crowded at all as you'll see in the pics I've linked to below. We spent a couple of days there and it was wonderful. The food was good and the prices were reasonable.