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Hotel Guanamar

3.0 of 5
Playa Carrillo, Playa Carrillo 1260, Costa Rica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

This is av very nice place, but the walk to the beach is little bit of a hike. You can't just pop down to the beach for a swim and back up. Its a walk..The bar at sunset is great. We got eaten alive by mosquito's at night so bring bug spray. The place was reasonable and the room was... More

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Southern California
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

I had only been to Costa Rica once so I don't have anything (hotel wise) to compare it to. Very rural, long drive from San Jose. We had prepaid for a few different hotels, some near the volcano and rain forests and another resort on the other side of Costa Rica (atlantic side?) but were so incredibly lost that we... More

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Boulder, Colorado
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

The howler monkeys and sunset view were the highlights of own two night stay here in early March 2013. The roosters crowing at 4am to sunrise were a downer.This place is in major need of an update but the current prices are reasonable. The rooms are very dated and tired looking, with two burnt out lightbulbs and bare walls. The... More

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Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

My wife and I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for a friend's wedding over the first weekend of December in 2012. We had been very tired after a long day of traveling from the east coast, and we arrived to this wonderful location, where a very professional, friendly staff assisted us with all our needs. We arrived... More

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Red Bank, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Vistiors should be reminded that this hotel is built on a hill side. If you are not in the best of shape, you should be warned that some of the best Ocean View rooms will require a considerable amount of stair climbing at times, just to get to the bar and food. Stayed there 7 nights, while customer service was... More

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Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Estuve por allá en Julio del 2012 con mi familia, y la pasamos genial. Estuve en una Habitación Ocean View maravillosa. La playa esta a 5 minutos caminando desde el hotel. El trato del personal maravilloso, la comida genial. Los Felicito! Este año los visitaremos de nuevo!!!! I was there on last July 2012 with my family. We had a... More

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Black Creek, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

This hotel is amazing. The views from any angle are to die for!! Staff is very accomodating and pleasant. We stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed many adventures. Walking on the beach and taking in the tropical atmosphere was unreal. Went on a half day fishing trip from the hotel ($350) and caught black tuna and needle fish. Delightful... More

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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

The pool is fabulous with an incredible view. The Restaurante is great! you can eat there and you will pay a low price for delicious typical and tropical dishes. Customer service is excellent. I can not wait to stay there one more time!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012 via mobile

Excellent oceanview cabins and cleanliness was amazing. Food was good but not inexpensive. The sunsets are worth it, especially for the excellent pool and a walk on the sandy beach is a 2 minute walk down the hill. There are options to fish and snorkel in front of the hotel.

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

This hotel is perched in the best spot in all of Carrillo for sunset viewing. The pool, restaurant, and ocean view rooms were money on their views of the bay. The pool was fantastic. The restaurant food was average and certainly the most expensive I've encountered so far in costa rica. There are a few options for food outside of... More

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Also Known As:
Guanamar Hotel Playa Carrillo
Hotel Guanamar Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Address: Playa Carrillo, Playa Carrillo 1260, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Carrillo
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Playa Carrillo
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Guanamar is a three star family hotel in Playa Carrillo Costa Rica in Guanacaste province which has been operating for the last 25 years in the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica, near the warm waters of Pacific ocean.It just 2 miles from Playa Samara. The hotel is surrounded by the rich and exuberant flora and fauna typical from the area. Guanamar is perfectly situated on the hill top at the southern end of the bay, inviting guests to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views and sunsets. Guanamar is located close to samara beach hotels (4miles) and just 1 mile from local airport (samara airport). ... more   less 
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