Title: VIP Hotel Playa Negra - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # VIP Hotel Playa Negra Colonial hotel with a 24-hour health club and spa services ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/w1000h561x0y0-ad5c2a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, 2 Bedrooms | Children's theme room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/350b5fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gym](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/d30032d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/2ec390fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House, 2 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/w998h670x1y0-aca76471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies VIP Hotel Playa Negra sits oceanside, offering a family-friendly escape with a playground and garden where children can play. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCahuita-Hotels-VIP-Hotel-Playa-Negra.h4652120.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCahuita-Hotels-VIP-Hotel-Playa-Negra.h4652120.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.65567%2C-82.77007&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qN0r5KNnO15KPp8U_-odD9DeQYs=) Third left after Banana Azul, Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, 70403 #### What's nearby - Black Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Talamanca Family Art - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Playa Cocles - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Playa Chiquita - 13 min drive - 8.9 km - Punta Uva Beach - 13 min drive - 9.6 km #### Getting around - Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Puerto Pirata - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cocomar Comida Caribeña - ‬3 min drive - ‪Café Viejo - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hot Rocks - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### VIP Hotel Playa Negra Family-friendly hotel by the ocean Consider a stay at VIP Hotel Playa Negra and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Laundry facilities, a 24-hour health club, and a kid's club are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services - A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers - HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players - Private yards, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Villa, Pool View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113245300/113245223/3d0ee7b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas Ríos del Caribe Cahuita - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $359 CA $405 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=113245223&PinnedHotelID=113245223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33420000/33418400/33418330/90acf325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tasty Dayz Hostel Cahuita - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 9.2 Wonderful 11 reviews CA $50 CA $57 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=33418330&PinnedHotelID=33418330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19850000/19846700/19846617/82d0065b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playa 506 Beachfront Hostel Cahuita - 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Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - 5 buildings - Built in 2009 - Colonial architecture - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - HDTV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Kitchen - Limited room service - Microwave - Separate dining area - Stovetop ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Free local calls - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area - Washer/dryer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: CRC 250000 per vehicle (roundtrip) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel VIP Playa Negra Negra VIP VIP Hotel Playa Negra VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo VIP Playa Negra VIP Playa Negra Puerto Viejo VIP Hotel Playa Negra Costa Rica/Limon VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Playa Negra Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ## Frequently asked questions ### Does VIP Hotel Playa Negra have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is VIP Hotel Playa Negra pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? > Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does VIP Hotel Playa Negra provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 250000 per vehicle applies. ### Where is VIP Hotel Playa Negra located? > This family-friendly Cahuita hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Black Beach. Talamanca Family Art and Playa Cocles are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## VIP Hotel Playa Negra Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 31, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Si anda buscando paz Excelente ubicación y trato, instalaciones inmejorables. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sonia, San José, Costa Rica. Oct 24, 2017 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Overpriced, needs mayor fixing and updates. Overpriced hotel. None knew our two families were coming. Not very organized. Very basic kitchen, stove didn't work, TV didn't work, only one bathroom for two bedrooms, water flow extremely low, tasted and smelled extremely unpleasant, no lighting to walk from parking area to room ( we had to use our flashlights), gym was non operational, old, rusty, no A/C and windows broken. Pool was very nice but lights were loose (not safe). Pool beds were old and dirty (can't be used). WiFi worked randomly. Refrigerator, coffee maker and blender were nice. A/C in each room worked well. Place needs some mayor fixing up. Maintenance guy was very pleasant and nice, he came to show us a sloth that was crossing the street. ##### Sonia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Mar 18, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities This "hotel" was the worst we took in our trip in Costa Rica. For that amount of money go to another hotel, DO NOT STAY HERE. It's away of beach, away of Puerto Viejo center, dark street, no signs to recognize there is a hotel. Is not a hotel, is a group of cabinas.. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 11, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place. Quiet place. We saw monkeys and frogs every day. Need car to get to the town. Yoga is relatively closed by. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### juan Carlos Jan 23, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel limpio y comodo Demasiado lindo, todo excelente, recomendado ##### juan Carlos ### 6/10 Okay #### Christian, San José, Costa Rica Apr 16, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Expected more Pros: surrounded by nature, wildlife and pure air. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with full kitchens. The owner is generally nice and very involved in community and environmental affairs. Cons: the hotel is rather isolated and the road isn't very good. The beach is about 700 meters away. No air conditioning. Not very accessible to the elderly or disabled due to walkways covered with loose stones and slippery bathroom floors. Has no restaurant. Offers only breakfast which is individually prepared and then taken in turn to each room, which makes it a lengthy process. The staff is minimal. ##### Christian ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Feb 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not close to the Beach, You have to pay for..... Not bad at all, but not like the pictures and we have to pay for the laundry ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jürgen Jan 16, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel mitten im Urwald und trotzdem in Strandnähe Tolle, helle, ruhige, riesengroße und sehr saubere Suite mit einer großen Terrasse, auf der uns das Frühstück serviert wurde. In der Suite gab es auch eine Küche, die man hätte nutzen können. Braucht jedoch ein Auto um die Anlage zu erreichen. Sehr nette Eigentümer. Schöner Pool und nette Außenanlage mit vielen Blumen, an denen ab und zu Kolibries zu sehen waren. ##### Jürgen ### 8/10 Good #### GUSTAVO, Costa Rica Oct 20, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comodidad en medio de la naturaleza Buena experiencia, preciosos lugar ##### GUSTAVO ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Aug 13, 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Terribile ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta, Barcelona Apr 1, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### hotel de encanto Muy agradable y el personal inmejorable ##### Marta ### 2/10 Terrible #### Franco Feb 1, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Accesability: VERY POOR After 25 minutes of searching for the hotel, due to the lack of clear signage, I went through A flooded creek(small) as it was pouring with rain. If you dont have a car or own transport, everytime you want to go to town, you have to get a cab at $7 for a 5 minute ride, each way. For this reason, I didnt stay. I want a refund ##### Franco ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joaquín, Grecia Jan 14, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bello y muy cómodo lugar El personal y el hotel en sí fueron excelentes. Habitaciones completamente amuebladas con su propia cocina y sala-comedor muy cómodos para familias. ##### Joaquín ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 8, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ferias de verao O hotel e excelente porem de dificil acesso e sinalizacao precaria colocada placas em arvores que a noite dificulta a sua localizacao. Porem fomos muito bem recebidos e depois de chegar e so aproveitar. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 8, 2014 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### tiene muchos baches el camino hacia el hotel Me gusto que el hotel este rodeado de árboles, me relaje mucho, dormi regular, . pero en general estuve feliz con mi familia. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Geoff, UK Mar 9, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Not really a hotel The VIP 'Hotel' is not really a hotel. It has no reception, bar or restaurant. It is two sets of three apartments either side of a good pool which was the best feature of the accommodation and a gym. Each apartment has a kitchenette so you're are really in self catering accommodation. It is poorly located being 1.5km down a poor quality dirt track road and quite difficult to find and realise that you have arrived when you get there. Breakfast was brought to your apartment at 8am and was not particularly good quality or the cooked part hot. We were glad to leave as this accommodation was very poor value for money. ##### Geoff ### 4/10 Poor #### Jonas, Gothenburg Mar 7, 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Way to expensive This hotel was not worth the money and the rating it currently had. We asked to get the sorry excuse for breakfast early one day and they gave us some fruit instead. The location was way of the grid and the bicycles was in a bad condition and too few for the amount of people living there. ##### Jonas ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Mar 3, 2014 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### In the middle of no where and too noisy! I feel that the hotel is overpriced and breakfast is the worst I've had in Costa Rica, we skipped it after 2 mornings, eggs, or an omelette and some fruit served with dry bread on the side. We travel all around the world and for the money we paid, I would honestly say that it's the least value place I have ever stayed. It's situated down a very long dirt track at least 2km from civilisation. The nearest beach and hotel is the beautiful!!! banana azure hotel where he stopped for cocktails whilst watching a sloth in there tree's. The staff and owner do try to make you feel welcome and if it wasn't so remote and half the price I would not be writing this negative review. Also I have come to Costa Rica to see the wildlife, however the howling money's screamed at 4.50am every morning without fail- funny on the first morning- also just to add we never saw them! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 26, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Un comodo rifugio nel verde Abbiamo passato 3 giorni in questo bel posto nel verde, non lontano dal mare. Gli alloggi sono molto spaziosi, con una bella camera con porta finestra che da sulla foresta, un grandissimo soggiorno con cucina completa, un grande bagno ed una fantastica veranda con amaca che da sul giardino e la piscina. La padrona di casa, Marian, e' molto gentile così' come Minerva, la giovane donna che l'aiuta e che porta la colazione direttamente nell'alloggio alla mattina. La spiaggia si raggiunge con un breve tratto in auto o in bicicletta in mezzo ad una natura lussureggiante. Sicuramente un posto molto bello e confortevole. Ci sono solo 6 alloggi e il luogo è' molto tranquillo. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 3, 2013 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Really nice outside of town. The owners are really nice and helped us with everything. The rooms were huge and had a full kitchen. Overall great experience just wish it was on the beach or in town. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline, Nîmes Aug 28, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Calme Pas vraiment un hotel, plutôt des grandes villas de pleins pieds. Nous avons séjourner en couple 5 jours à l'hotel VIP Hotel playa Negra. Nous avons été les seuls résidents pendant notre séjour. Le pied! Le cadre est aypique: isolé au milieu de la jungle. L'accès nécessite une voiture. Les chambres n'ont malheureusement pas la climatisation. Mise à part cela, les petits déjeuners servis sur la terrasse sont excellent, on se sent bichonnés. La piscine est très jolie et très agréable. Un moment de détente pure. ##### Caroline ### 8/10 Good #### Kjetil, Oslo, Norge Jul 28, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel with nature experience Lovely place where you really felt you where living in the jungle. The hostess was very helpful and we enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and the very beautiful pool and garden just outside our spacious "apartment". Around the fitness room you can watch the red-eyed tree frogs after dark. Treat them well, they are rare. Suitable for travelers with car or who like to be a little physically active. We loved it! ##### Kjetil ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 1, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Buen lugar para vacacionar La estadía en el Hotel fue muy buena, inicialmente fue difícil ubicarlo ya que llegamos por la noche, fue impactante no encontrar el lugar a pesar de que somos de la zona, nos preocupamos porque la entrada desde la calle de Puerto Viejo se nos hizo muy larga y llegamos a una propiedad con una trocha y unos árboles inmensos que nos asustamos, al fin llegamos. Luego uno se acostumbra a salir y entrar. Considero que se debe ir con vehículo ya que es largo del pueblo . Es sencillo accesar una hermosa playa que esta cercana al hotel, siempre nos movilizamos en carro. Como tal el hotel es hermoso y diferente, se descansa plenamente, se duerme en total tranquilidad. Las casitas están muy limpias y equipadas con lo que se necesita, increible salir y accesar la piscina a cualquier hora del día o la noche, muy limpia con agua refrescante y calida, La propiedad es presciosa y la atención de la dueña muy buena, es muy atenta a las necesidades que se presenten. Consideramos que la estancia en el VIP fue muy relajante, no hay complicaciones como en otros hoteles el trato es muy familiar y cordial, con respeto por lo que cada quien haga. En algunos momentos hizo falta el aire acondicionado pero en fin nada que no se pudiera manejar. Ah, lo olvidaba los desayunos son muy buenos, servidos en la habitación y bien surtidos... Recomiendo el lugar. Es importante acotar que para nacionales se deberían poder accesar tarifas diferentes aún por agencia. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### serge Mar 2, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### bain de nature accueil chaleureux et retour à la nature et au calme ##### serge ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA Feb 19, 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Simply Amazing. This hotel was truly amazing. It is hidden in the jungle which is exactly what we were looking for to get the "Costa Rican" feel. It is close to town and the beautiful beaches. Miriam is an angel and helped us set up our transportation to and from the airport and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay a memorable one. Dilan who also works at the hotel is one of a kind. He set up all our tours and excursions for us and introduced us to awesome people throughout the trip. He made sure we were always in good hands and watched out for us. They are two very special people and we will never forget them. The hotel is very clean and offers an AWESOME complimentary breakfast every morning. We didn't get to have it one morning because we were going canopying early and we were so sad that we had to miss it. However, Miriam and Dilan made sure to put fruit and coffee in our rooms for us. This was by far one of the best vacations I have ever been on and VIP Playa Negra is the hotel to stay at when visiting Puerto Viejo. Looking up flights back right now actually =) ##### Amy ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel & Suites Les Laurentides Saint Sauveur](https://www.expedia.ca/Saint-Sauveur-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Les-Laurentides-Saint-Sauveur.h1038029.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels.d10131.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Best Western Premier Northwood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Timmins-Hotels-Best-Western-Premier-Northwood-Hotel.h47007118.Hotel-Information) > > [THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-THE-BLOSSOM-HIBIYA.h35240592.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Prince George](https://www.expedia.ca/Prince-George-Hotels.d4125.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont San Francisco](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Fairmont-San-Francisco.h18200.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Sault Ste Marie](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Sault-Ste-Marie.h55206.Hotel-Information) > > [The Barrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-The-Barrington-Hotel.h27989.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi, Airport Highway](https://www.expedia.ca/Delhi-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-New-Delhi.h5440703.Hotel-Information) > > [Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Renaissance-Palm-Springs-Hotel.h10647.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Sirena del Mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Cabos-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Sirena-Del-Mar.h3177806.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only - Riviera Maya - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Paradisus-La-Perla-Adults-Only-Riviera-Maya-All-Inclusive.h4308703.Hotel-Information) > > [Pachira Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tortuguero-Hotels-Pachira-Lodge.h2270781.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Fenway Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Fenway-Park-Hotels.0-l6023384-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Wasaga Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Wasaga-Beach-Hotels.d181914.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [JW Marriott Parq Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Parq-Vancouver.h19413101.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Kelowna (YLW) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ylw/las/kelowna-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lax/yyz/los-angeles-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Málaga (AGP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/agp/edmonton-to-malaga) > > [KLM](https://www.expedia.ca/KLM-Flights.cKL.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Spokane (GEG) to Houston (IAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/geg/iah/spokane-to-houston) > > [Aerolineas Argentinas](https://www.expedia.ca/Aerolineas-Argentinas-Flights.cAR.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/bkk/edmonton-to-bangkok) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nassau (NAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nas/toronto-to-nassau) > > [flights from norfolk intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/orf/flights-from-norfolk-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqu/yeg/grande-prairie-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Québec City (YQB) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqb/mco/quebec-to-orlando) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Lihue (LIH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lih/vancouver-to-lihue) ### Packages > [Crystal Cathedral](https://www.expedia.ca/Crystal-Cathedral-Anaheim-Resort.d6066047.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Cathedral City](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathedral-City.dx6789)