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Recreo

4.0 of 5
800 West Playa Rajada, 51000, Costa Rica
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4.5 of 5 stars 96 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(9)
  • Golf cart(6)
  • Day trip(6)
  • Pacific Ocean(4)
  • Private pool(4)
  • Fresh fruit(4)
  • Dirt road(3)
  • Best place(3)
  • Rain forest(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Amylynn24
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Hats off to the crew at Recreo. My boyfriend and I recently spent a week at villa #20. It was a unique one bedroom bungalow with cool cement floors and a huge cement tub! We especially loved the open shower. Its decor was well done. Our view was great, overlooking the water in the distance, with a private pool for... More

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Bermudabased
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012
3
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My week at Recreo far exceeded any of my expectations. The accommodations were first rate. The staff of chefs and cleaners was incredibly professional. The beaches were spectacular and there were plenty of activities. I would highly recommend it and plan to return. More

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Carrie G
New York City, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and I just came back from staying at RECREO with our friends. We had an amazing time. We stayed in Villa 7 which was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. It had it's own private pool and nice balconies to watch the sunset. We were truly impressed with the staff and how accommodating they were to... More

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BabsAbTabs
New York, NY
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

Recreo is about 2 hours from Liberia airport. It's very remote and completely peaceful. There is wifi if you need it. The view from the Tiki bar at the highest point in the property is amazing. The beach is totally empty. There are no waves but there are 2 kayaks to take out in the cove. The food is "home... More

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aubvet
Orlando, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

My wife and I honeymooned at Recreo in December of 2011. We have mixed emotions about our experience. We booked a one bedroom house but were upgraded to a 4 bedroom by Christina. The house was nice but missing most amenities. Only a few english tv stations to choose from with no PPV movie options. We were really looking forward... More

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recreo, Manager at Recreo, responded to this review
January 2, 2012

Thank you for your comments about the beauty of the resort and the surrounding area and the hospitality of our staff. We take each review very seriously and are thankful that you took the time to detail your experience here. We would like to take the opportunity to address some of your comments. The fitness center has a stationary bike,... More

csgb2011
Brooklyn, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My new husband and I just celebrated our wedding and honeymoon at Recreo on 11/11/11. We stayed in casa siete for a full week of pure bliss. Recreo is by far the BEST place we have ever stayed. The incredibly lush natural backdrop was the perfect setting for an amazing wedding--it was EXACTLY what we wanted and MORE! I could... More

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rplank
Houston, Texas
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011
3
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My wife and I stayed in Villa 2 for 3 days and were very impressed. We travel a lot and are always looking for something different, but fun. Recreo was both and much more. Why spend time at a restaurant when you can have your own exclusive chef? .... unbelievable! Our chef was Caliche and he was worth every penny.... More

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Dena N
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

As a seasoned traveler for both business and pleasure, my expectations of service, amenities, comfort, and adventure were all surpassed at Recreo! From the seamless airport transfer to the well-planned excursions, Mike our concierge perfectly handled the details of our short trip. Our private chef had snacks prepared upon arrival and served delicious meals of all fresh local ingredients to... More

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betsy j
Asheville, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

We are at this hotel this week and it is wonderful . Great Cook. His name is Eblin, very personal, teaching him english. He is eager to learn more english and helping us with our spanish. The grounds and villsa are beautiful. The food is great, only positive comments.Will post more later.People have said this is rainy season, we have... More

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JessicaandVic
Patchogue, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011

What a unique experience Recreo provided us! This was unlike any vacation we had ever taken. Every amenity is taken care of and Mike, the concierge, is always on hand to make sure you're taken care of. The tour of Nicaragua was unforgettable as was the excursion to Rincon de la Vieja. Our cook, Heidy was phenomenal. Each meal was... More

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