Title: Hotel El Tecal - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6047931&destination=Bah%C3%ADa+Ballena%2C+Puntarenas+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=14840808&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel El Tecal Oceanfront retreat balances peaceful relaxation with exciting coastal adventures, offering the perfect blend of rest and exploration by the sea ## Photo gallery for Hotel El Tecal ![Beach - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/c307f491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Garden - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/9d7a4fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/05cbfa00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Dining room - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/ab66ff77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Triple Room - Hotel El Tecal (Bahía Ballena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cde5c5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel El Tecal sits on the ocean, offering a peaceful getaway with breakfast service. Guests can relax in the garden, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the outdoor pool. The property consistently earns enthusiastic reviews from guests. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=14840808&PinnedHotelID=14840808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 14 of 14 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/9b825c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Microwave Rice cooker - Garden view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a96bd25c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker - Garden view - 409 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cde5c5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - Garden view - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom ![Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a2377eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - Garden view - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room ![Superior Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/a3a66214.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - 772 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/28c3ce44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - 592 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room ![Standard Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/27ba5685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - 12486 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom ![Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/cd88908a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Flat-screen TV 2 bathrooms Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - Garden view - 861 sq ft - Sleeps 7 - 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/6eeabbe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchenette Refrigerator Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom 2 bathrooms Rainfall showerhead - 538 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment ![Deluxe Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/50b555ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Rainfall showerhead Oven Cable channels - Garden view - 1292 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Family Room, 3 Bedrooms ![Family Room, 3 Bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/4aee60e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Separate dining area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead - Garden view - 861 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 7 - 3 Queen Beds OR 1 Large Twin Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite ![Deluxe Studio Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/339782c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Studio Suite 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - 592 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/67b0b30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV 3 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - Garden view - 807 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 12 - 4 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14850000/14840900/14840808/67b0b30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV 4 bedrooms Rainfall showerhead Cable channels - Garden view - 807 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Sleeps 16 - 6 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Camping-Y-Cabinas-El-Tecal.h14840808.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDominical-Hotels-Camping-Y-Cabinas-El-Tecal.h14840808.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Bahía Ballena, Hotel El Tecal is in a national park and by the ocean. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Uvita Arts Center and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. [Visit our Uvita travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Uvita.dx601108) ![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%7C9.15379%2C-83.73256&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LsXMXs6KiAVdzdhY958-dLwy3LY=) 300 metros del parque Marino Ballena, Sector Chaman, Bahía Ballena, Puntarenas, 00011 ### What's nearby - ![Sunset at Uvita Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/34184579-09a3-45cd-b0a5-4f0cf6f02fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Uvita Beach 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Punta Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247667/22b4aa5d-2717-41cc-aaeb-aeb1241acd0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Colonia 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marino Ballena National Park 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![This is the Whales Tail in Costa Rica next to Uvita #AdventurePhotoContest #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601108/83afa6fd-6969-409a-afa3-a274d234bfea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Punta Uvita 14 min drive \- 2.9 km - Nauyaca Waterfalls 33 min drive \- 34.3 km ### Restaurants - Sibu 3 min drive - Restaurante Marino Ballena 2 min drive - La Choza de Alejo 4 min walk - The Bakery 3 min drive - Café Vivo 4 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel El Tecal Hotel by the ocean Consider a stay at Hotel El Tecal and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall - Smoke-free premises and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Hotel El Tecal feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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No elevator ### More - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 2011 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 This property accepts credit cards Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators There is no hot water on site No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Uvita Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Uvita Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel El Tecal Hotel Hotel El Tecal Ballena Camping y Cabinas El Tecal Hotel El Tecal Hotel Ballena ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel El Tecal have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Tecal? ### Is Hotel El Tecal pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hotel El Tecal? ### What time is check-out at Hotel El Tecal? ### Does Hotel El Tecal provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel El Tecal located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel El Tecal Reviews 8.4 ### Very 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAMIRAN Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was very helfful,friendly and down to earth.It's a huge property with decent size room and on site restaurant.Very close to National park. ##### SAMIRAN Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We have stayed here a few times with our dog and it is a convenient halfway point between Hermosa and Pavones. Very secure and safe, great restaurant onsite, and big, clean rooms with everything you need for a short or extended stay. ##### Jenny Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Quality rooms and the restaurant has good food. Outside of the main town, walkable to beach. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karla Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. People were nice! ##### Karla Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay. Very quiet. ##### Jocelyn Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, easy access, clean. Well worth the money ##### Mario Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great pkave! Great place, nice pools and breakfast was wonderful. Started early enough for us to eat before heading out on our adventures. We will be back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The air conditioning unit in our room stopped working staff were quick to move us to another room, my only complaint is there were no chairs in the room to sit in and sitting on the bed was uncomfortable ##### Connie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### SHAWN Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a few noisy neighbors our first night, they have a pool looked nice did not use, 2 minute drive to whale tail beach entrance. Breakfast was excellent. ##### SHAWN Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agata Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Love free breakfast ##### Agata Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett Neil Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### More than we expected Amazing big and clean room with a balcony. Did not expect it would be that huge and nice. ##### Garrett Neil Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Just book it. Loved this place so much we booked to stay longer. Fantastic location just 5 mins walk from the national park beach which is stunning. The grounds of the hotel are lovely with two pools to cool down in after a hot day in the beach. Staff are exceptionally helpful snd kind. There is a restaurant attached to the hotel and a Mexican restaurant just along the road. We had the superior double room with a large kitchen and terrace so nice that we went to Maxi Palí supermarket at the end of the road and bought food to cook in the lovely kitchen. Now sitting in a hotel further up the coast and wishing we hadn’t left paradise ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2CD7165187C6C4AFCEF318419D09B51A9E1592891738970516163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/FC416CC196E06E77DE16A310457BE259E22D6D081738970516375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19588DF7698E4D1DD26E0542A3F91F1E8BBA37751738970517985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Joan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela Mar 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is right next to the beach, walking distance and great location. Across the street is a great restaurant! The staff is so friendly. Breakfast there starts at 6:30am and is made to order. The beds are comfortable and you have a fridge and freezer and can control your own AC temperature. They give you two towels each which is very nice. They have a pool and showers. There is a cute orange and white hotel cat. I wish they had a lamp and towel hangers in the room. ##### Pamela Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gita Nov 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Room and bathroom were very spacious, staff were very accommodating, and 5-7 min walk to beach so fabulous location. Only reason why score is lower is party was going on one of nights and feel they could’ve let us know that music was going to be blaring no matter where you were in the hotel! Also, service outside of breakfast is very slow and forgot to put our lunch order thru so waited over an hour - although they did comp it which was decent of them. ##### Gita Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff ##### Luis Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rusty Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Shower head was coming out of the wall. Nothing exciting but decent basic accommodations. ##### Rusty Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### SHAWN Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 2nd night good place to stay. ##### SHAWN Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gerardo Fallas Jan 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There was good parking ##### Gerardo Fallas Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantelle Mar 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, beautiful room with all we needed. Full breakfast and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Chantelle Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Larry Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was worth the cost. ##### Larry Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Samantha May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities When we arrived in the pouring rain, we could not check in because the front desk clerk was away despite open hours. ##### Samantha Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location and balcony views We had a wonderful stay at El Faro. The location was perfect for our family. The beach and Manuel Antonio National Park are very close. The view from our balcony was amazing. We knew about climbing the hill beforehand and really didn’t think it was that bad (our ages were 58, 49, 48, 46, 15, 14, 12, and 11). The hotel staff helped bring up and down our luggage, so that wasn’t an issue, and a golf cart ride was easily available, whenever needed. We also really enjoyed our breakfasts each morning, and the hotel staff were very accommodating with booking tours and answering any questions we had during our stay. Beware of the capuchin monkeys. There is a reason they are called La Mafia. They are cool to watch… from a distance. I’d definitely stay here again. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah May 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For such an economical price i did not expect a nice breakfast included. Or a pool. Or a kitchen in our units. The staff are very courteous and keep the facilities clean. This place is definitely a good bargain. ##### sarah Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anthony Apr 1, 2024 There's not enough space in the rooms. Kind of uncomfortable ##### Anthony Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cristian Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Swimming pools are above ground and highly chlorinated, no where to sit and socialize around pool(s) area. 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