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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
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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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
10 helpful votes 10 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I recently got married at Villas Sol. My husband and I are in our mid 30's from NYC so we have high expectations. We had 41 people fly in from all over the US. We chose this resort over others we looked at because we wanted a more intimate feel as opposed to the larger more mainstream resorts. Thank God... 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

Lake Mary, Florida
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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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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Villas Sol was a delightful experience for our first visit to Costa Rica. We were there in mid March to celebrate my sons wedding with 30 family and friends and found the hotel met or exceeded everyones expectations. The buffet was average and I heard a few different people had problems with their AC units. Good thing I didn't fly... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Dear Peter R, Was a pleasure for us be part of this special moment for you, your family and your guest. I sent this message to all managers and they have been read it to their staff. Thank you for your comment! We will continue working in give our best service. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager More

Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We were called from a company offering low rates at numerous resorts throughout the Caribbean,Mexico and a few other places including Costa Rica but we had to listen to a time share presentation. We chose Costa Rica and stayed at Villas Sol. The facility is 3 stories and sits on a hill like most all of the resorts in CR,... More

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L'Escala, Spain
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8 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

On arrival the staff was helpful finding us a local doctor but very reluctant to give us a smile! We stayed in the hotel. Our room had a beautiful view over the bay and the sunset from our balcony was amazing. The cleaning of the room wasn't up to our expectations: glasses and mugs never washed, nor the top of... More

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Beamsville, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I just came back from a one week stay at Villas Sol I was a little concerned as the reviews I read beforehand were not the best.I used my RCI points to book and was very pleasantly surprised.We had a beautiful updated one bedroom villa with kitchen and full length windows across the entire balcony wall with gorgeous views of... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Dear Jusy57, We are very pleaced to have met your expectations and have changed the image that you had of the hotel. We hope you will take into account for a future visit. If you like you can be part of our Facebook page where you can know about our improvements and rates. Best regards, Bryan Hurtado Resident Manager More

Ontario's Highlands, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

We just came back from a beautiful March break holiday at the Villas Sol Hotel and Beach Resort. We booked our condo using our RCI points. I was quite nervous as previous reviews were not favourable. We had a beautiful clean, well equiped 2 bedroom condo with a fabulous view. The location is not for anyone with mobility issues or... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Dear Kim B, Thank you so much for your comment! For Villas Sol is very important to know about how our guest feel during stay, that make us reflect about our work. We hope that you take us in count for a next visit. If you want, you can be part of our Facebook page where you can be in... More

Oshawa, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

My husband and I just returned from a beautiful week at the Villas Sol Hotel. The location is fabulous with a great view. We were in room 2303. The room was clean and we were quite surprised how much storage area they had to put away our things. However, after the first day, the maid cleaned the room and took... More

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Asistente D, Gerente Residente at Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Dear ladykf1, We regret that your experience was not what you expected. Currently we have improved some points and continue to improve. All comments are important to us and is taken into account. I invite you to be part of our friends on Facebook, so you can see our change and perhaps be motivated to return someday. Best regards, Bryan... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Costa rica(37)
  • Very good(14)
  • Time share(7)
  • Great time(6)
  • Bedroom villa(6)
  • Beautiful views(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Zip line(4)
  • Pura Vida(4)
  • Snack bar(4)

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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Also Known As:
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Playa Hermosa
Villas Sol Hotel & Beach
Villas Sol Hotel And Beach Resort
Hotel Sol Beach
Sol Hotel Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa Sol Hotel
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Villas Sol Hotel & Beach Resort Costa Rica/Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

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