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  • The Hallgrens The Hallgrens said

    We spent what was supposed to be our last day in Costa Rica (more on this later) taking a half-day sightseeing trip to Poas Volcano. ... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler The Hallgrens
  • 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
  • Scarlet Hoy Scarlet Hoy said

    Flying into San Jose was GREAT! the skyline is full of luscious green mountains and beautiful coast lines. I had a wicked window seat (no... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Scarlet Hoy
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 1. Marriott Costa Rica

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 73 reviews from 4 sources

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    Marriott Costa Rica
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 73 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "I would stay there again and would recommend it highly to anyone who will be in the area and needs a clean comfortable place to stay." — source Hotels.com

      "When I first arrived there was a wedding in progress and I would recommend this hotel to be a top suggestion for receptions." — source Travelocity

  • 2. Casa Conde Hotel & Suites

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 88 reviews from 4 sources

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    Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 88 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "would recommend to everyone." — source Orbitz

      "Would definitely stay there again." — source Hotels.com

  • 3. Gran Hotel Costa Rica

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 90 reviews from 2 sources

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    Gran Hotel Costa Rica
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 90 reviews
    from 2 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    • "Good hotel to stay while in San jose, however the hotel is strict about allowing guests." — source Orbitz

      "I definitely recommend this hotel to those who wish to spend a couple of days exploring San Jose on their way to/from Costa Rican resorts." — source Expedia

  • 4. Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel, Spa & Casino

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews from 2 sources

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    Barcelo San Jose Palacio Hotel, Spa & Casino
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    Based on 24 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    • "The balcony overlooked the pool and was a great place to hang out after a long day." — source Travelocity

      "The hotel has swimming pool, Tennis court, beautiful gardens, and very friendly and helpful staff." — source Orbitz

  • 5. 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
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    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

  • 6. 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
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    Based on 13 reviews
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    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

  • 7. Presidente Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 19 reviews from 2 sources

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    Presidente Hotel
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    Based on 19 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    • "I will recommend this hotel to anybody on business trip." — source Orbitz

      "I would recommend taking the city tour, the coffee plantation tour and a 4/5-in-one tour. If you are looking for places to eat away from the city center the concierge recommended two places to us that were great and very reasonably priced--The Jazz Cafe in Escazu, very nice, small and they have live entertainment." — source Travelocity

  • 8. Bahia del Sol Beachfront Hotel & Suites

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 15 reviews from 2 sources

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    Bahia del Sol Beachfront Hotel & Suites
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    Based on 15 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "the bahia is a great hotel if you want to feel like you are in the jungle." — source Orbitz

      "The place was extremely clean and the staff was friendly." — source Orbitz

  • 9. Hotel Balmoral

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 7 reviews from 1 source

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    Hotel Balmoral
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    Based on 7 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    • "I will recommend this hotel to anybody on business trip." — source Orbitz

      "The staff was very friendly and the room was clean,there is a bar resturant in the hotel that is very nice, food prices are good, this is downtown where there is allot of foot traffic like New York, beggers and pederlres on the street, not very safe to go out by yourself at night, day time seems to be fine." — source Orbitz

  • 10. Barcelo San Jose Palacio

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 10 reviews from 1 source

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    Barcelo San Jose Palacio
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    Based on 10 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 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

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