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  • Marc s Watson Year Marc s Watson Year said

    After the great and unexpected treat that was Bocas del Toro, I spent a few days in Puerto Viejo again on my way back, just tying up loos... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Marc s Watson Year
  • 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
  • waterbarry waterbarry said

    We arrived in Malpais around midnight and had 2 places on our mind to stay.  Niel knew 2 girls that were staying at "Juicy Pasta" (s... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler waterbarry
  • 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
  • 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 »

    by Real Traveler Ciccia*
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  • 1. Barcelo Palma Real

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 32 reviews from 4 sources

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    Barcelo Palma Real
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 32 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this hotel to any person traveling to San Jose, Costa Rica." — source Expedia

      "The hotel was clean and pretty modern." — source Orbitz

  • 2. Holiday Inn Aurola

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 3 sources

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    Holiday Inn Aurola
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 20 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "Staff was super friendly and very professional always ask if they could help or recommend anything. Overall the visit was great will definetely recommend friends very lovely hotel." — source Orbitz

      "I would not recommend this hotel to my worst enemy." — source Travelocity

  • 3. Balmoral Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 103 reviews from 4 sources

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    Balmoral Hotel
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    Based on 103 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "The city was dirty and i wouldn't recommend taking children here but the hotel was a great spot in the city." — source Orbitz

      "Overall, if you understand what to expect in downtown San Jose, this hotel is a great option at a great price." — source Hotels.com

  • 4. Hotel Santo Tomas

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 58 reviews from 3 sources

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    Hotel Santo Tomas
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    Based on 58 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    • "I would definitly stay again with the understanding that this is not your typical american hotel." — source Travelocity

      "rooms were small but very nice and clean." — source Orbitz

  • 5. Best Western San Jose Downtown

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 2 sources

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    Best Western San Jose Downtown
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    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 2.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "Neighborhood would seem a bit rough, at the beginning, but so close to the city center, about 4 blocks away,never had any problems, that you could walk virtually to most sites, (as you head out the front door, go left), staff very helpful and acomodating, security was good, front door personal, will flag down a taxi if needed, (recommended, at night) restaurant was good for simple tasty quick meals." — source Travelocity

      "This is our second time at this hotel,it may not be the best location for everyone but we really like staying downtown and being close to everything,the hotel offers free international calls and internet and free hot breakfast, the staff is wonderful, the rooms are clean,the security is good, we just enjoy walking to the shopping center daily, we have lunch and just mingle with the locals." — source Orbitz

  • 6. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews from 2 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport
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    Based on 10 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    • "The location was good, and hotel ammenities were adequate." — source Orbitz

      "Clean, comfortable airport hotel." — source Travelocity

  • 7. 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
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    Based on 6 reviews
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    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

  • 8. Hotel Bougainvillea

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews from 2 sources

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    Hotel Bougainvillea
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    Based on 3 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    • "They were very accomodating and will stay there again." — source Orbitz

  • 9. Best Western Irazu Hotel and Casino

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 14 reviews from 1 source

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    Best Western Irazu Hotel and Casino
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    Based on 14 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    • "The balcony overlooked the pool and was a great place to hang out after a long day." — source Travelocity

      "We stayed at the Irazu for a week and we recommend it to everyone." — source Travelocity

  • 10. Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 14 reviews from 2 sources

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    Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
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    Based on 14 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "Clean beach go to Playa Conchal (10 minutes away) for beach snorkling or I recommend the sunset snorkel cruise." — source Travelocity

      "Overall we had a very good experience and would definitely go back if we stayed in one of the upper suites." — source Travelocity

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