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Phalaenopsis03
Reviews: 434

3 out of 5 stars User Rating

Vista Serena Hostel: A Hangout for the College Kids

From La Garita, Alajuela, I decided to visit Manuel Antonio for a couple of days. Since it was a last minute idea, I did a quick research on the internet and found this hostel, which boasted of catering to the young. So I called to see if there were any vacancies and spoke directly to Conrad, the owner, a Southern California guy (from Riverside) turned ex-pat, and along with his brother Alex and their mom, manages Vista Serena. With a thick surfer accent, Conrad informed me that he'd hook me up so that I'd only have to pay $40 for the night for a private room instead of $50. However, the following night, I'd need to transfer over to their 14-bed dorm room (only $10/night). Now that wasn't so fun, not because I'd be staying with 13 other hostelers, but because I got so many bug bites there. The majority of my bites, I got from that damn dorm room. Itchy!

Unique Quality: The hostel is situated atop a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With the hammocks provided it's easy to just waste the day away, which I saw many hostelers do. Due to its location, there are many lizards to be found on the property. At night, you can hear them on the dorm roof scurrying back and forth. One evening when I was returning to my dorm, I saw a three inch lizard sneak into the room.

Opinion of Price: about average
Phone: (506) 2-777-5162
Website: http://www.vistaserena.com/
Related to: Budget Travel, Eco-Tourism, Backpacking
Written December 13, 2008

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patamus
Reviews: 1

2 out of 5 stars User Rating

Villas Mymosa: Nice Place Bad Timming

It was the last night of our 8 night trip.. While this was by far the nicest room we had during our trip the events that took place at the hotel kind of changed the tone of our trip. We checked in but our room wasn't ready but they agreed to hold our bags until the room became available and they gave us breakfast vouchers with our supposed room number printed on them. So we took a cab back to the hotel. When we arrived on site at 4:00 PM we were told that the A/C Unit in "OUR” room went out and was being occupied by the A/C crew that was switching out the unit. The told us that the crew would be another hour or so and suggested we use the pool. We changed in to our suits but couldn't find any towels in the room. So we used the pool for about 45 minutes and then went inside to get ready for our evening out. While the A/C crew only took up part of the room my wife had to stay in the bathroom while she showered and got ready and I couldn't settle in because the A/C guys were working adjacent to the TV and some of the guys were even standing around watching it with me. While I wasn't upset about the crew in our room at first I was upset that our room was actually given to someone else and we were stuck with this room even after we checked in 6 hours earlier. As the time ticked by I became increasingly peeved because the A/C unit looked far from being completed. I went to the office around 5:30 Approximately 1.5 Hrs after we occupied the room. The original receptionist was gone and there was a middle age man named Ron at the desk. Assuming he was the owner or the manager I politely began to tell him about our situation expecting him to be apologetic or at least empathetic to our situation.

Unique Quality: Contd. However, he only seemed to want to defend the hotel and explain that he was doing his part by having the A/C unit changed out and essentially implied that we had to just deal with it. I told him although I realized the situation, I felt as though he should do something for us to compensate for the inconvenience. He hummed and hawed and ran over to our room and began to discuss the situation with the A/C guys and then said "well there working on it "and then he again rushed off and finally came back and begrudgingly said why don't you go to the bar for a drink on the house. I thought that given the situation he should have tried to be more accommodating and offered us some food or perhaps a partial refund on our room price. But I got the drinks and went back to the room and tried to keep a positive attitude. Finally the crew finished about 6:40 PM almost 3 hours after we returned to the hotel. The guys left quite a bit of debris lying around and although I work in the construction industry and understand that construction sites aren’t the cleanest place I had enough and on our way out to dinner I told Ron (who actually is the owner) that it was un-acceptable that our room was still under going construction at 6:40 at night and the only thing he wanted to do for us was comp. us a couple of drinks. He then emphatically said “Well that all we are going to do “I took left to have dinner at La Avion a Truly unique restaurant but because of the days events I just couldn't un-wind. I definitely wouldn't suggest this hotel based on the lack of service. However, I will say the rooms we very nice and clean. The only reason I gave it an average rating is because after my wife left her watch at the hotel Ron sent the watch back to us through one of his quests that were returning to the states. Other than that I would have given the Hotel a D- using the Scholastic grading system.

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Written December 1, 2007

ledzfilter
Reviews: 3

5 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

Costa Rican Backpackers: Great Youth Hostel

This place was fantastic. Beds were clean and cheap, and the bathrooms were in pristine condition. The staff was really friendly, too. There were a million kids coming in and out of here, and although I was only there for 3 days, I managed to meet people from Israel, New Zealand, Canada, Belgium and Germany.

Unique Quality: They had a pool, and cheap internet usage. The laptop they had was a little outdated, but it was sufficient for email. They also had a payphone that was easy to use once you bought a calling card. All the taxi drivers in town also knew where this place was, very convenient for late night (less than sober) trips home.

Opinion of Price: least expensive
Related to: Study Abroad
Written March 13, 2007

bpwarne
Reviews: 312

5 out of 5 stars User Rating

DiDi's Charming House B&B: A taste of Italy in ole Costa Rica

We stayed at Didi's in May of 2005 for 2 nights. It is located about halfway between quepos and Manuel Antonio NP. We paid about $42USD total for a room including breakfast. Our room was very large, w/ TV, frenchdoors to balconey, large bath, fan and no A/C A/C rooms are available, but it was not overly hot when we were there. Our room was very comfortable and the breakfasts were excellent, served on the comfortable, long front porch of the building. One outstanding feature of the breakfasts was the espresso Didi's husband Ezio prepares on his commercial style machine (actually he was quite proud of his barrista skills and would make lattes for us any time of day). Parking is rather tight and it is a bit scary getting out of their drive as they are on a sharp bend of the highway and there is a bit of a blind spot. Ezio speaks good English, Didi's is passing. They are a couple of Italian expats and most interesting to talk with. We saw many birds, frogs and iguanas on the property.

Unique Quality: Convenient to both Quepos and Manuel Antonio NP, yet not in town.

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Address: On the Hwy between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. About 15 minutes ride from the ational Park.
Phone: 506 777 0069
Website: www.didiscr.com
Related to: National/State Park
Written January 19, 2007

Kindra
Reviews: 600

3 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

Hostel Costa Linda: Cheapest place in Manuel Antonio

About 100 metres up from the one small main road in Manuel Antonio town. A series of simple rooms equipped with beds for 1, 2 or 3 people, most with fans. Bathrooms are single sex and public with only 2 cold water showers (curtains are see-through) and 2 toilets. Cheapest and most convenient place to stay in Manuel Antonio at $10 US a night or 5100 colones. Breakfast is served every morning until 10am and 1500 colones will give you a massive breakfast of coffee, eggs to your liking, gallo pinto, pancakes and fresh fruit! They also serve dinner around 6 pm and it is often free (something simple like pasta with vegetables or meat sauce).

Not the nicest hostel in Costa Rica but a solid budget destination close to the park where you can meet other young budget travelers.

Unique Quality: Make sure you rinse off that beach sand in the outside shower before going into the bathrooms!

Opinion of Price: least expensive
Address: Walk up the road perpendicular to the main road along the beach 100 metres- on your left.
Written June 2, 2006

Helga67
Reviews: 2612

4 out of 5 stars User Rating

3.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

Costa Verde II: More monkeys than people

Costa Verde II is part of the Hotel Costa Verde, which contains several blocks scattered over an area located on a hill in the rain forest. The hotel has 3 restaurants (1 on the property, 2 on the main road). Each block has a swimming pool. There are some walking trails, however, not well maintained.
I heard that some blocks are downhill and quite a long walk up to the restaurant.

Costa Verde II has spacious studios with a big balcony overlooking the ocean and wonderful sunsets. The rooms have a kichenette, small bathroom, two twin beds, vent and free safe, and rocking chairs on the balcony. The big windows have no glass only mosquito nets in the window frame. All day and all night you can hear the rain forest noices. This is the only block with adult swimming pool.

Unique Quality: Every day squirrel monkeys or white-faced monkeys had their morning or sunset walk in the trees next to our window and balcony. It was amusing seeing the little ones jumping from one tree to another. There are indeed more monkeys than people around the hotel.

Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Website: www.costaverde.com
Related to: Spa and Resort
Written January 30, 2006

Costa Verde II

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sean420
Reviews: 128

3 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

La Colina: La Colina - 1/2 from Quapos to Manuel Antonio

Beautiful property located about half way between Quepos and Manuel Antonio park. We got a great deal on a room ($40/night in the low season) but were told that they were having trouble with the hot water heater and that hot water sometimes might not be available. We were tired after a log day of driving so we decided to take the room anyway. It turned out that we never had any hot water for the two night we were there and strangle enough the other guests did have hot water so maybe it was isolated to our room. The weather was hot enough so that taking a cold shower wasn't too bad. We had a standard room that had good air conditioning and satelite tv.

Most of the staff at the reception and the two owners were a bit stand offish with the exception of the bartenders who were very friendly and engaging in conversation.

All and all I enjoyed staying there and would come back again as long as they had the hot water working.

Unique Quality: There are two small pools connected by a waterfall and one has a swim up bar that is also connected to the restaurant. Breakfast was included and the food was average. Dinner was a bit on the expensive side and was also average in quality. Manuel Antonio is pretty touristy and seems to be able to get away with average food at higher prices than what we found in many parts of the rest of the country.

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Address: 1/2 way between Quepos and Manuel Antonio
Website: http://www.lacolina.com
Written June 18, 2005

The Pool at La Colina

asufan
Reviews: 7

4 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

Hotel La Colina: Hotel La Colina

Hotel La Colina is located mid-way between Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach. It is up on the ridge and provides a nice view of the ocean (although not of Manual Antonio beach). This is a smaller complex, with only about 12 units -- doubles and ocean view suites.

The suites are located at the top of the property and offer nice views and the added benefit of a nice cross breeze in the evening. The accomodations are nice, though not extravagent.

Overall the grounds of the hotel are tropic and lush. The pool area is nice for evening drinks or just cooling off (the pool is just big enough to take a dip, not for swimming around... which is fine - go to the beach if you want to swim. There is a swim-up bar and a small restaurant.

The service is friendly, and everyone who works there is happy to help out and give suggestions. Everyone speaks English.

There is a bus stop within walking distance, but it is down a steep hill. The hotel is not really near anything (other hotels or bars, etc.) -- which makes it more secluded, but also isolated.

PROs... small, quiet, lush grounds, ocean views, friendly staff.

CONs... food/drink prices are a little high, bus stop is down a steep hill, no other bars/restaurants are nearby, the suites are up a TON of steep steps on the property.

Unique Quality: The ocean view suites have nice views that offer the opportunity for great sunsets. The coconut margaritas at the bar are excellent.

Opinion of Price: about average
Address: Half way between Quepos and Manuel Antonio
Website: http://www.lacolina.com
Related to: Jungle and Rain Forest
Written May 30, 2005

Sunset from room

twoinluv
Reviews: 55

5 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

El Mirador del Pacifico: Treehouse in the Jungle

Opinion of Price: about average
Address: Manuel Antontio
Phone: 506-777-0119
Website: www.elmiradorcostarica.com
Related to: Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Jungle and Rain Forest
Written February 17, 2005

A Treehouse Hotel

twoinluv
Reviews: 55

5 out of 5 stars User Rating

2.5 out of 5 stars Helpfulness

El Mirador del Pacifico: Treehouse in the jungle

El Mirador del Pacifico has 2 lodging areas, as well as 2 treehouses. They have a nice view of the ocean and a very clean & pretty pool. We stayed in one of the treehouses, which is 2 stories tall. The bottom level is the bathroom, and the top is an extremely large bedroom, with 2 beds, a kitchen, and a terrific porch. It includes a delicious breakfast at the quaint restaurant on site.

The best part of this hotel was the sign that was poorly translated as you can see from the picture, and the fact that we experienced a minor earthquake at 5:30 in the morning while staying here. Don't let that scare you, this area is prone to very small tremors. It is rather exciting.

Opinion of Price: about average
Address: Manuel Antonio
Phone: 506-777-0119
Website: www.elmiradorcostarica.com
Related to: Family Travel, Jungle and Rain Forest, Beaches
Written February 17, 2005

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Vista Serena Hostel: A Hangout for the College Kids

Villas Mymosa: Nice Place Bad Timming

Costa Rican Backpackers: Great Youth Hostel

DiDi's Charming House B&B: A taste of Italy in ole Costa Rica

Hostel Costa Linda: Cheapest place in Manuel Antonio

Costa Verde II: More monkeys than people

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