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Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo

Playa Buena Vista, Playa Samara 35014, Costa Rica
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Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo
Ranked #11 of 20 Playa Samara B&B and Inns
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Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

I stayed here six years ago, and then again just last week. It was fantastic and hadn't changed a bit in all that time. The grounds are well taken care of, with grasses, flowers, palm trees, hammocks and a pool. The restaurant and bar are at the center, with bungalows to one side and apartments to the other. Prices for... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2010

We loved it here! Rainer picked us up from Liberia airport and took us back to the hotel. The main roads to Samara are good, but this hotel and its beach, Playa Buena Vista is a little out of the way so the roads are bad, hence a 4x4 is a necessity (you have to drive through a couple of... More

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samara
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2010

After an adventurous route -this hotel lies rather isolated- you will arrive in PARADISE. -very warm and friendly crew -the location is save and clean -a lot of space inside and outside -a green surrounding- a beautiful large palm garden, birds, howling-monkey's, squirrels -renting an appartment gives the opportunity to cook by yourself, but I recommend the good kitchen of... More

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cosmopolitus
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2009

We spent a great time in this small, very personel hotel. Endless beaches, and hardly any people, but breading turtles and fish hunting pelicans instead. A tropical paradise for nature lovers. We relaxed in the well designed tropical garden which is surrounded by mangroves. And the daily bath in the swimming pool was just marvelous. While sunbathing we watched the... More

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Delta
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2008

Before making reservations, I asked the owner if the beach was safe for swimming and close to the hotel, he said there was a trail from his hotel to the beach that was 300 meters and the water was good for swimming. The owner knew I was taking my teenaged daughter and swimming was a priority for our choice of... More

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Schindellegi, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013
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Jena, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013
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Schweitenkirchen, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012
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Hannover
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2012
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Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Additional Information about Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo

Address: Playa Buena Vista, Playa Samara 35014, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Samara
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 20 B&Bs / Inns in Playa Samara
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo is a beautiful and quiet place located 3 miles north from Samara, 900 ft from the beautiful turtle beach Playa Buena Vista, the next beach north to Samara and close to the gorgeous white sand beach Playa Barrigona with a nice waterfall. ... more   less 

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