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The Chocolate Hotel and 5 Star Hostel

200 Meters East of Hotel Pasatiempo | Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Tamarindo 12345, Costa Rica
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4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Nikki S
Nyack, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

I visited this place in November 2010, I was very disapointed! The manager or the owner who worked there at the time was a very rude and unfriendly person. The palce is very far from the beach and very dirty, I was not happy about the service. I even let them take my money but didn't stay, I found a... More

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mike b
New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

I just got back from traveling with 3 friends to Tamarindo, Costa Rica for 8 days, and I'm really glad we stayed at The Chocolate Hotel/Hostel. We got a big private room with 4 beds, a kitchen, and a bathroom/shower. Free WIFI, cable TV, and air conditioning too. Nothing fancy, but comfortable and private, and it was less then $20/night... More

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WI163
Madison, Wisconsin
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

My husband and I stayed here for a week last month and were extremely pleased! Christian was an amazing host and treated us like he had known us forever. The rooms are super clean and the pool area is beautiful. We checked out many places and went with Hotel Chocolate because of the great price, but we never expected such... More

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dgb777
St. Albert, Canada
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

I stayed here for 4 nights. Essentially it is a backpacker's hostel, not a hotel, which is what I thought I was booking. The room I had, while large, is really basic. The "full kitchen" turned out to also be basic...a very dirty hot plate with 2 burners, that I didn't want to use, a small fridge in need of... More

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Lynn114
Washington, DC
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

not quiet or peaceful. the people across from us blasted music at all hours of the night. avoid room #9 at all costs...no natural light or balcony, cobwebs, bugs. It was like a converted closet. we were three people but had to share a double and single bed. location was fine and chris was nice and helpful, but would not... More

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Costaricakat
San Jose, Costa Rica
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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My best friend and I live in Costa Rica, but we were traveling to Tamarindo for a scuba diving trip in Playa Flamingo so we needed to stay at a hostel in Tamarindo. A friend recommended we stay at Chocolate and I am so glad we did. Three words: Air Conditioning, Clean, Hot Water!!! If you've traveled around Costa RIca... More

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ahuimanu808
Orem, Utah
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011
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It was perfect for what we we're looking for.... Something cheap, clean and had ac with 2 beds. Our room was $60 but with 4 of us it was a great deal. Kind of off the main road but since we had a car no big whoop. Patrick was a cool guy. He feeds his lizard everyday. More

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Erickz35
Los Angeles, California
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2011
4
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I have stayed in a number of hotels in Tamarindo, and hotel Chocolate is the best place for a number of reasons. The hotel is beatiful and peaceful, with just a dozen or so rooms you have individual service right at your door. My room overlooked the pool. It is quiet, private and I even saw a monkey outside my... More

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surfergalpats
Toronto, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 25, 2011
3
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This place gives outstanding service, and promise for your buck! The staff are a very chilled and GREAT crew to get along with - extremely helpful and accommodating. Although it is a nice walk down to the beach, it's perched up in what feels like a rainforest, with monkeys chilling out at your front door. Us crazy Canadians will DEFIANTLY... More

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kerager8
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1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011
3
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The Guy who watches over the place is very down to earth and knows the area very well. We were able to get some insight on where the good/safe places were to go along with the fun and exciting. For the price it cant be beaten! The only warning i give is once you go its hard to leave! More

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