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Hotel Esperanza


Hotel Esperanza
APDO 65-5235 | Playa Carrillo, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica

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5 of 5 stars
NosaritaPeter 1 contribution
Nicoya
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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4 of 5 stars
beachnut2 32 contributions
San Diego, Ca.
Apr 16, 2009 | Trip type: Family

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

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1 of 5 stars
Honeymooners82308 4 contributions
Pasadena, MD
Mar 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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magicbrush, Owner

As the owner of Hotel Esperanza I would like to express how truly shocked, concerned, and disappointed I was to receive this review. It is, and will always be the absolute goal of myself and the staff of Esperanza to provide each and every guest the most wonderful and enjoyable stay possible. We throughly recognize a client as being the...

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3 of 5 stars
Cricket0331 6 contributions
Colorado
Feb 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
TruroTico 1 contribution
Nova Scotia
Jan 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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4 of 5 stars
Rebbeca 1 contribution
N.S. Canada
Jan 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
crissy_6 1 contribution
Sault Ste Marie
Jan 25, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
1travelbug1 2 contributions
Texas
Jan 20, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
maureenandbob 1 contribution
toronto
Jan 19, 2009

The resort was the perfect size for my daughters wedding. We rented all 7 rooms and "owned" the resort for the week. Dennis and his staff were extremely accommodating and organized every aspect of the wedding - always taking direction and seeking feedback to ensure they had it right. I hesitate to use the word "perfect" but I think the... more

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5 of 5 stars
tcarreau22 1 contribution
Toronto
Jan 18, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I have recently returned from my beach wedding in Costa Rica which was an absolute dream come true. The hotel, the beach, the sunset, the staff, Dennis (the owner) and Erwin (the manager) went above and beyond their call of duty to make the ceremony and the entire week leading up to the wedding as seamless and comfortable as possible.... more

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APDO 65-5235 | Playa Carrillo, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica