My 10-year-old son and I stayed at Hotel Esperanza for 6 nights in April. If you're looking for luxury, then Hotel Esperanza isn't for you. However, if you're looking for a reasonably priced place to stay, good meals, and a short walk to a gorgeous beach, then this is your ticket. Granted, the rooms are small--but when you're on vacation,... more

We stayed at the Hotel Esperanza to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday - 2 nights. It was surprise, after surprise, from start to finish! Flowers were presented on our first night's dinner, and on her birthday dinner, with a surprise birthday cake. The food was gorgeous, especially the barbeque. Great value for money. more

I would like to start by saying that Ervin and his wife offered us great hospitality during our stay at the Hotel Esperanza! Ervin even served us early morning coffee by the poolside without us even asking for it! Our two dinners at the Hotel Esperanza were the best we had in Costa Rica (and we went to some nice... more

My husband and I were supposed to stay here for our entire time in Playa Carrillo and we had to leave early because it was not what we expected. The rooms are way too small, the beds are really uncomfortable, the breakfast was one of the worst we had there, the electricity went on and off quite a few times,... more

My husaband I stayed here Feb 17. When we first arrived, after just leaving a great location, we were very skeptical of Esperanza. It's a typical motel room, nothing fancy, but very very clean with good amenities. It sits on top of a hill, with great bars nearby. The beach could be reached by walking from Esperanza, but it'd be... more

Beyond the serene beauty of the sleepy little village of Carrillo, what I will remember most was the service at Esperanza. Dennis is born for hospitality, and his local staff were both endearing and professional. Whether you're there for a night or a week, Esperanza is an oasis of luxury and a fine example to other hotel operators. more

I didn't actually stay at the Hotel, but most of the wedding party did and our group were there for many events over a week long period. As mother to the groom, I did have an insight to how things were flowing. The bride and groom were so pleased, as were the rest of the guest. The staff went out... more

We stayed at Hotel Esperanza for a week in December 08 for a wedding. We absolutely loved it. Denis, the owner and Erwin, the manager were always accomodating with setting up taxis, suggesting restaurants and making sure that we always had what we needed. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the food was delicious and the overall ambiance was wonderful!!!!... more

We actually did not stay at Hotel Esperanza, as the rooms were completely booked at the time (visiting CR for a wedding) - we stayed at a nearby hotel. We felt we had to write because the owner & staff of Hotel Esperanza treated us as their own guests - helping us plan day trips, organize airport shuttles, and aiding... more