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Bungalows Calalu

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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San Jose, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2008

Although a lot of reviewers seem to have problems with the owners of Calalú, I have received nothing but good service from them, and they do not strike me as particularly unfriendly or unreasonable, and definitely not mean, as some seem to think. I've never had any reason to complain, though, so perhaps I've just been lucky and avoided their... More

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San Jose
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2008

The rooms are quite confortable for the price, but It only had one small fan. The owners were rude and they dont aloud people to drink or eat near the pool area as the own a "restaurant" that was never open. No visits allowed an parking lot was small and full of dog shits. Unfortunadly we lost the key to... More

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Costa Rica, San Jose
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 30, 2007

Everything was OK, the bungalows are clean and warm. The pool was OK but the owner threw some soap into it while we were enjoying the pool at night. They say that there is a restaurant but it is always empty, maybe because of the owners. But if you don`t talk to them, you can enoy your trip.

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Seattle, Washington
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3 hotel reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2007

This place consists of a grouping of small cabins set 100 meters back from the main road. The cabins are very basic and get very hot, but it stays quiet all the time. Exotic plants and winding gravel trails make for an enjoyable ambiance, but beyond this nothing lived up to the promises. The pool is great for cooling off,... More

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boston, MA
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2007

Pretty hotel and extremely reasonable rates. Everything was on the newer side. Bungalows were adorable and private. Pool is refreshing but is very small. Don't recomend the resteraunt on site but you are within walking distance from many good alternatives.

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Vancouver, BC
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2006

We stayed at Calalu for 4 nights from Dec 22 to the 26th. This was the only part of our 18 day trip to Costa Rica and Panama that we booked ahead, just to make sure that we had a reasonable place to stay at such a busy time of year. Overall, we were satisfied. It was more or less... More

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Corsier, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013
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Montalivet, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013
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Valence, Rhone-Alpes, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2013
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Hamburg, Germany
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013
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Additional Information about Bungalows Calalu

Also Known As:
Calalu Hotel Puerto Viejo
Bungalows Calalu Costa Rica/Limon
Address: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Limon > Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 57 Specialty lodging in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

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