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Hotel Catalina


Hotel Catalina
Calle Hidalgo | Beachfront, Jaco 4023, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars
leoho 1 contribution
minnesota
Mar 31, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I am from Minnesota and have stayed at Hotel Catalina 3 different visits and wouldn't stay anywhere else. The hotel is clean, cozy, safe and friendly. It is located on the quite end of the beach and is right on the beach. The rooms have kitchens, bathrooms with showers, and comfortable beds. They get cleaned daily by a friendly honest... more

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5 of 5 stars
Shambola 2 contributions
Canada
Feb 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stumbled upon this place about 4 years ago, and I come back every year! Its quiet and just far enough away from the hussle and bussle of Jaco. You can relax and enjoy the beach, thats just steps from your room Or enjoy a short walk in to town for dinner, nightlife, and shopping. Its by far the safest... more

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5 of 5 stars
KatieKate14 5 contributions
NJ
Feb 4, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

My friends and I absolutely loved Hotel Catalina. It is a great option for moderate budget travelers looking for a nice, quiet place to stay on the quieter (and in my opinion MUCH nicer) end of Jaco Beach. There were four of us and we rented two rooms, two in each room. There were two beds-a single and a double,... more

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5 of 5 stars
MarknCathy 3 contributions
Bristol
Jan 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Quiet well positioned spot on the beachfront. All clean, well kept large roomed accomodation. Naomi is a wonderful hostess with nothing too much trouble not that was anything out of place. Being able to walk 10 yards onto the quiet end of the beach was great and it's a perfect retreat when Jaco gets busy. more

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5 of 5 stars
jrcheetah 3 contributions
Vancouver
Jul 18, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

I have been going to Jaco almost every year since 1994 and I can't imagine staying anywhere other than the Hotel Catalina. I still can't believe I found this place tucked away at the south end of the beach away from all the noise of downtown Jaco. And it was exactly as the website described it. Naomi and Sandra are... more

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5 of 5 stars
ginmarsem 4 contributions
Roma,Italia
Jul 7, 2008 | Trip type: Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I was excited for my second trip to Costa Rica and as I drove down the beachfront street that lead to Hotel Catalina the view was beautiful just as I remembered it. When I arrived in front of the hotel I was instantly embraced by the gorgeous atmosphere and welcoming owners. The kind faces of Sandra and Naomi put me... more

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5 of 5 stars
mjulietc 1 contribution
mjulietc
Feb 22, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

I am so glad I looked at all of the reviews for Hotel Catalina before booking. I could tell that it was a great place by the people who had a good experience there. It was everything they said. All I can say is that if you didn't have the experience you were hoping for, then don't blame it on... more

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5 of 5 stars
wavehugger 1 contribution
Buffalo,New York
Jan 30, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I enjoyed our stay, for six days, at Hotel Catalina so much that we intend to return there next year. The owners, Naomi and her mother, Sandra, made us feel so comfortable. We immediately felt at home, despite our "real" home being in Buffalo, New York. It helped us to be staying at a place which is... more

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1 of 5 stars
rachgot2ski 1 contribution
united states
Jan 16, 2008 | Trip type: Family
2/8 found this review helpful

Bottom line, TERRIBLE customer service, shabby bare bones rooms, nice spot on the beach, but not worth the unfriendly atmosphere. We have been traveling in Costa Rica for several months and have not had a single bad experience with hotels until now. We have always left as friends and very happy. To hear the story of how insanely badly we... more

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5 of 5 stars
anditos 24 contributions
Hartland, Michigan
Oct 19, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

My wife and I spent 4 nights at Hotel Catalina and were completely satisfied w/ the hotel and the management. The rooms are very clean, the location is prime and everyone at the hotel is friendly and inviting. An added bonus are the kitchen and refrigerator in each room. Keep a supply of light snacks and drinks bought at the... more

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Calle Hidalgo | Beachfront, Jaco 4023, Costa Rica