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Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

3.5 of 5
Promotora La Costa, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
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Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort
Ranked #9 of 12 hotels in Playa Hermosa
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Glen Cove, New York
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Can't believe people don't give this hotel an EXCELLENT review, I travelled the world, and I found this property to be amazing, the villas were great , the rooms super clean, and the views unbelievable..... Is an all inclusive resort, the food was great, with a large variety for breakfast lunch and dinner, Food for every one, meat chicken vegetables... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Dear Gespineira, Thank for your review! Was a pleasure for us to have you here. You are welcome to come back in any time. You can be in touch with us in our Facebook page and you can planning your next vacations. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado. More

Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

My husband and I stayed here from june 6-10 and it was so beautful and amazing the staff super friendly. We did have issues in our studio which I will not discuss but they gladly upgraded us to a great room with an even better view and a bottle of champagne. The food was good the breakfast, many options. Lunch... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Dear lizfranciely, Thank you for your comment! We feel glad that you and your husband enjoyed your stay at the hotel. We hope that you come back soon. Regards, Bryan Hurtado More

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

First things first !!! If you are booking this resort and taking the " Super Saver Studio " you will be in a villa way up the hill away from the Main Hotel. It is Cheaper overall but you will Shuttle up and down the hills all day long to reach "lobby" "food" "pool" "beach" etc...had we known sooner we... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Dear chrisnchantal, Thank you for you review! Is really nice to know that you enjoyed Costa Rica and our hotel. We hope that you want to come back soon. I want to invite you to be part of our Facebook page and continue in touch with us. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado. More

Glen Burni
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We vacationed here in May 2013, myself and 2 family members, we weren't sure about staying at this resort after reading some negative reviews, but found that none of the negative things that others had experienced were true for our stay. From the moment we got to the resort, we were greeted by very friendly staff members, we checked in... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
June 3, 2013

Dear Tagalong3, Thank you for your comment! We are so glad that you enjoy your stay and we hope that you want to come back soon. We going to take account your comment about food. I want to invite you to be part of our Facebook page. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

We vacationed here from May 11-18, 2013, a party of 3, and were skeptical due to reading non favorable reviews! Fortunately, we don't agree with the negative reviews. We stayed in a 2 bedroom, oceanview villa, 89-1, and had the most magnificent view! And not just of the Pacific, but of the surrounding mountains. We chose to walk the hillside... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 29, 2013

Dear Chanell, I feel so glad that you enjoy to be here. We going to have some changes in the villas, so I hope that you want to come back next year and enjoy all that we going to do. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager More

Findlay, Ohio
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

Staff was very friendly & courteous. Food not the best for an all-inclusive. Fried tripe, then it showed up in soup, then in a beef stew. We were there right before the rainy season, so everything was dry & dead. Not the lush rainforest I was expecting. Hotel rooms overlooked beach & bay. Villas were located on the surrounding hills.... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 30, 2013

Dear Chris K, Thank you for your comment! We will be considering to improve. I hope that you come back soon. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager More

Waterville, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Our party of four recently returned from a wonderful vacation at Villas Sol, in Costa Rica. The hotel and accommodations were wonderful and the all-inclusive meals were outstanding! Everyone there seemed dedicated to the guests having a good time--very relaxed and friendly. We also did some excursions with qualitytourscostarica. and got to see some of the surrounding attractions, both in... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 16, 2013

Dear Trudi K, I appreciate your comment, it is a pleasure for us to have made you feel at home. I hope that you come back soon. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Gerente Residente More

Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Ahhh yes, the property is beautiful.... but i am not going to waste your time talking about it, I am going to adress the real issues! Location: Great for those whom do not enjoy 1hr bus rides after getting off a plane. About 25 minutes from the airport. Easy, quick check in. Scattered upon a hillside in the Guancaste province..... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 10, 2013

Dear CopacabAnnaMTL, The reason why we don't have any photo about studios in our web page is because this especial is only for travel agencies national or internationals, and also we don't have photos on the website of the travel agencies because all our studios are different, this is not the same that rooms, that we have standard room with... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

Dear McGenovese, For us was a pleasure be part of this special moment for you and meet your family. We always try that all our guests feel like family, is good to know that we achieved our purpose with you and your guest. We hope that you come back soon. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We were called from a company offering 4 nights at the Villa Sol, including all food and beverages and transfers to and from the airport at an unbelievable price and so we jumped at the opportunity. We were greeted promptly at the airport by a man carrying a sign with our name. Our luggage was loaded onto the van and... More

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What travelers say

  • Costa rica(30)
  • Very good(14)
  • Great time(6)
  • Time share(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Beautiful views(4)
  • Zip line(3)
  • Pura Vida(3)
  • Snack bar(3)
  • Would not recommend(3)

Additional Information about Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort

Address: Promotora La Costa, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Hermosa
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Top resorts Hotels in Playa Hermosa
#3 Romantic Hotels in Playa Hermosa
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Playa Hermosa
#6 Family Hotels in Playa Hermosa
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is a development of 100% Costa Rican capital located on Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste on the northern Pacific Coast and managed by Promotora La Costa, a pioneer company in tourism development in Guanacaste. We are a 4-star Resort, and have a Tourism Sustainability Certification (CST) of the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) and we are affiliated to Resort Condominium International RCI, being the only Resort in Central America included in the Gold Crown category granted by this company.We work under an All-Inclusive service in 54 Deluxe Hotel Rooms and 109 fully equipped Villas of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.with unbeatable view of Papagayo Gulf.Among many alternatives for entertainment and sports offered by Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, you’ll find a wide variety of activities for all ages, water sports (motorized & non motorized), sport fishing, diving, kayak & jet ski. As well as many one day tours that will take you to the many National parks and hide away beaches in the area surrounding our resort.Our great location makes not only our resort a great destination but also offers a convenient closeness to all major tours and activities taking place in the Guanacaste area and surroundings.Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort is a place for all ages and types of vacationer. A great choice for families traveling with children, single travelers, honeymooners, people looking for a relaxing vacation or those looking for fun and excitement.Our friendly, helpful staff welcome all guests with a “PURA VIDA” and a smile.& the best service. ... more   less 
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Villas Sol Hotel And Beach Resort
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Playa Hermosa
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Sol Hotel Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa Sol Hotel
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