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  • satori satori said

    First, the drive.  The kind desk attendant in our hotel in Monteverde advised us that the drive to Puerto Viejo would be approximate... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler satori
  • mjmorley mjmorley said

    So, since I last blogged, our class visited the center of San José for a day to check out the Centro Mercado, museums, and other things t... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler mjmorley
  • Christopher Colwell Christopher Colwell said

    I decided to go to Costa Rica to study Spanish after finally being fed-up with only knowing English. Traveling through a lot of Europe, I... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Christopher Colwell
  • hotpinklotus hotpinklotus said

    ...But at least I have a bathroom. Yep, if I had a blog, that is what the title would be for the first day of my Costa Rica wellness re... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler hotpinklotus
  • Ciccia* Ciccia* said

    I don't know what to make of Costa Rica. So far, I have been spoilt by some of the most beautiful places in Latin America. What I have lo... Continue reading »

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  • 21. Intercontinental Costa Rica

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 8 reviews from 3 sources

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    Intercontinental Costa Rica
    Based on 8 reviews from 3 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "I would not recommend this place to my worsted enemy." — source Priceline

      "This is a great hotel with a beautiful lobby, very comfortable guest rooms and a good selection of restaurants." — source Travelocity

  • 22. Hotel Britannia

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 1 source

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    Hotel Britannia
    Based on 5 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    • "I will DEFINITELY recommend this hotel to friends and would come back myself." — source Orbitz

      "I was amazed at the size of the room and how clean it was." — source Orbitz

  • 23. Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 1 source

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    Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
    Based on 20 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "The overall venue of the hotel is that if you do not RESERVE the shuttle service, you won't have any." — source Hotels.com

      "Rooms were spacious, clean, air conditioned, nonsmoking." — source Hotels.com

  • 24. Hotel La Amistad

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 2 sources

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    Hotel La Amistad
    Based on 5 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "Overall one of the best deals in San Jose, Costa Rica"." — source Travelocity

      "Rooms clean and beds are very comfortable." — source Orbitz

  • 25. Costa Rica Backpackers

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 53 reviews from 1 source

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    Costa Rica Backpackers
    Based on 53 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "I really enjoyed myself and would recommend this to any backpacker passing through San Jose." — source Hostelworld

      "nice atmosphere but if you want to sleep, better go to an other place ;-D." — source Hostelworld

  • 26. Crowne Plaza Corobici

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 13 reviews from 2 sources

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    Crowne Plaza Corobici
    Based on 13 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "Never got the chance to experience the full hotel facilities but would defitnetly stay here again & highly recommend this hotel. In my overall experience the Crown Plaza meet our standards." — source Travelocity

      "Location was great, , service was good." — source Priceline

  • 27. Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 6 reviews from 2 sources

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    Sleep Inn San Jose Downtown
    Based on 6 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "The service was good but other than the bell boys and a few desk personel nobody went out of there way to help you have a great experience." — source Orbitz

      "If you need to stay in the area because of flights, I would recommend staying on the outskirts of town or between town and the airport." — source Travelocity

  • 28. Barcelo San Jose Palacio

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 10 reviews from 2 sources

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    Barcelo San Jose Palacio
    Based on 10 reviews from 2 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "Before booking here, I recommend that you phone the reservation desk and make certain 1) that there are no large conventions booked during your stay and 2) that the main restaurant is open to hotel guests." — source Travelocity

      "Wouldhighly recommend getting a room toward the back of the hotel by the pool front rooms face the highway." — source Travelocity

  • 29. Hotel Britannia

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 17 reviews from 3 sources

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    Hotel Britannia
    Based on 17 reviews from 3 sources.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "I will DEFINITELY recommend this hotel to friends and would come back myself." — source Orbitz

      "Honestly, the Britannia is a great hotel." — source Expedia

  • 30. Best Western Irazu

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 25 reviews from 1 source

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    Best Western Irazu
    Based on 25 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "But overall if it was not for all the ladies that work there in the front desk it was a great clean hotel." — source Hotels.com

      "Great hotel for the money." — source Hotels.com

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