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Clandestino Beach Resort

3.5 of 5
5 Km este desde la entrada a Playa Palo Seco | Playa Palo Seco, Parrita 6000, Costa Rica
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Clandestino Beach Resort
Ranked #3 of 4 Parrita B&B and Inns
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Panama City, Panama
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

My stay here has been one of the best hotel experiences in memory. The hotel is extremely well maintained, right on the beach and the property is covered in tropical plants and trees. Mangos literally fall onto your doorstep. The beach is basically deserted and the waves are very big at times so really fun to watch. The staff are... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 18, 2013

Hello Wow Amazing review! Thank you so much for take your time to write on TripAdvisor! We are so glad you enjoyed the location and your stay at Clandestino Beach Resort. Hope to see you again very soon! Thank you again and Pura Vida! More

Taos, New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Fantastic stay at Clandestino for four nights! Very relaxing, very beautiful, very special destination. Pool area is lovely or just steps to the beach. The staff provided excellent service, made the experience all the more memorable. An exquisite plate of fresh sliced melon and pineapple and mango started each morning, then a walk on the beach, return to a chaise... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Hello! Greetings from Pelo Seco beach! We thank you for your incredible review and we are glad that you liked our destination and our hotel. Thank you for take your time to discribe so good your stay and for shared with the world. We are glad that the staff service was excellent. We hope see you very soon. And thanks... More

San Diego, CA
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

If you can find your room, you'll agree it's gorgeous. Decoration is great, the restaurant staff is slow but incredibly helpful and nice. Pretty pool area. Definitely need to improve signage to make it easier to find your room.

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Victoria, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We travelled from San Jose to Clandestino where we stayed for 3 nights. Interbus Online is a shuttle service which picks you up at your hotel in San Jose and drops you off at Parrita ( fare is $47 per person). Takes about three hours. From Parrita it is a short taxi ride to Clandestino for 14 U.S. We arrived... More

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My husband and I stayed at Clandestino for 2 nights to start off our 11 day trip. We arrived in the afternoon after renting a car in San Jose and driving 2.5 hours. We were greeted by very friendly staff members and offered a welcome drink before checking in. The owner is a lovely woman who is relaxed and made... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Hello, thank you very much for taking your time to write a review so good. We are glad you like the rooms, the views of the sunsets and our restaurant. It is a pleasure for us you enjoyed your stay at the resort. We hope that you come back someday! Thank you again! Greetings from Palo Seco beach. More

Denver
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I never really expected almost anywhere in the world to find an amazing beach left... so remote that I was the only human on the beach besides my husband....and yet...right across the road was a magnificent resort/pool/restaurant. It's like having your own private paradise and they were totally booked! Palms line the beach and hammocks are yours for the taking.... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
May 3, 2013

Hello, many thanks for your amazing review. We are so glad you like the location of the resort. Just we try to make people feel like you, like Robinson Crusoe ... but with all services! It's been a pleasure to have you in our little part of paradise. We hope to see you soon and thanks again! More

USA
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

This hotel is waaaay off the main track. And that's a good thing. It is about 9 km from the town of Parrita, on a very bumpy road. Very difficult to navigate when lighting is poor. It is beautifully isolated from the rest of the world. There are 12 rooms on the property. They are reasonably located, so you really... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

Hello ,we really appreciate your comments regarding your recent stay with us. I am glad that you liked the location of our Hotel, as well as you were very satisfied with your room and the amenities that we provide to our guests. Thank you also for your positive feedback regarding our employees. We hope to welcome you back in the... More

Tel Aviv, Israel
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

We booked the place last minute before Easter without really understanding what are we looking for ,once we arrive we know that we need more time here, the pool is amazing so is the beach, the owner and her son gives a family style experience, can't wait for the the next time.

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

Hello, Thank you very much for your review. we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Clandestino Beach Resort. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Pura Vida! More

Barriere, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

We stayed here for a week and had our wedding here. We booked nine months in advance and were able to reserve all 12 rooms for family and friends. It's was an absolutely amazing experience, the hotel grounds and rooms are impeccable and the beach was absolutely beautiful (there is no one around for miles). As for the wedding, I... More

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Guillermo C, Propietario at Clandestino Beach Resort, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

Hello Ron and Amanda, Thank you for your amazing review! Has been a pleasure for us to organize your wedding and have your entire family at the hotel all week. The wedding was really beautiful and you were gorgeous. We are glad that you enjoyed the location of the hotel, the gardens and rooms. Thank you very much again. Hope... More

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

We stayed here for three nights and enjoyed every minute of it! The rooms were clean and very nice. The food at the restaurant was wonderful.I know some people pick at little things about this place but we would go back here in a heart beat! We loved the pool and the beach was endless with very few people on... More

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Additional Information about Clandestino Beach Resort

Also Known As:
Clandestino Beach Resort Costa Rica/Parrita
Address: 5 Km este desde la entrada a Playa Palo Seco | Playa Palo Seco, Parrita 6000, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Parrita
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Parrita
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Clandestino Beach Resort Hotel is a boutique hotel, small and intimate. We offer two types of rooms. On one hand we have king size rooms, furnished with a king size bed of 220 x 220cm, with direct views of the beach and ocean. And on the other hand we also offer rooms with two Queen size beds, with a maximum capacity of 4 guests; these rooms overlook the beautiful gardens. Rooms can be connected with each other in pairs for the convenience of families. Please specify this information if you are interested in this feature. All rooms were designed in natural tones and built, like the rest of the hotel, with natural, local materials such as teak, royal palm and bamboo furniture, ceilings and structures. The rooms include private terraces with a hammock, a swing and curtains for privacy.The rooms are finely and delicately decorated and are equiped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, TV, and a media hard driveplayer that contains a selection of movies, series, documentaries and music. You will also find free WiFi, outlets of 110v and 220v for Europeans and a mini bar. To ensure that your sleep and rest during your stay with us is optimal, the beds are large and the mattresses and bedding are top quality.The bathroom walls with green stones are fresh and beautiful and feature antique style copper-colored faucets with hot water, a magnifying mirror, hair dryer, fan and organic toiletries with natural scents such as vanilla and coconut. Taking care of your body becomes a pleasure in the bathrooms at Clandestino Beach Resort.The Clandestino Beach Resort Hotel is a luxury hotel that nevertheless remains familiar and intimate. We payed attention to every detail in our rooms so that our customers can feel comfortable in a soft and relaxing environment.For us, every one of our guests is very important and we try to make the most of the facilities every day. We hope we have achieved our goal purpose. See you son!The CLANDESTINO BEACH RESORT Hotel is located in the Central Pacific coast in COSTA RICA, in the Puntarenas region a few kilometers from the city of Parrita. The Clandestino Beach Resort Hotel was built in the center of an almost unique continental island, on a stretch of sand that forms a beautiful wild beach decorated by thousands of coconut trees along 14 km of coast. The beach features a break with big and strong waves coming from the Pacific Ocean, making it a very popular spot among local and international surfers. You can enjoy the observation of our diverse sea life with animals such as sea turtles, dolphins and whales, among others. Behind the hotel there you will find spectacular and magnificent mangroves with a great variety of birds, crocodiles and white-faced monkeys, who sometimes come visit the hotel. The city of Quepos (Manuel Antonio National Park) is located a few kilometers from the hotel Clandestino Beach Resort. This fantastic national park, bathed by the ocean, is visited by thousands of tourists to observe the fauna and flora. Half an hour from the hotel there is Jaco beach, very famous for its night life. The Clandestino Beach Resort Hotel blends in with nature. We try to keep our impact to the environment of the area to a minimum. We used local materials such as Teak wood for the structures, royal palm for the roofs, bamboo for the construction and all the furniture. Surrounded by lush gardens, wildlife and tropical flora, many wild animals have found a home in our hotel. Among them are green iguanas, garrobos (black iguanas), hummingbirds and a family of sloths.The main ranch, with a structure over 15 meters high, is located at the center of the hotel directly across the ocean and its magnificent turtle shaped pool, just 25 meters from the beach is complete with a hot-tub, a waterfall and a water glass for sunbathing.Restaurant: Our guests can enjoy exquisite dishes prepared with local products in the beautiful restaurant with unique views. We have a great selection of dishes based on fish and shrimp accompanied by rich sauces, ceviches, excellent quality meats, traditional local rice, pasta and international cuisine. Our cuisine, accompanied by fine wines, can satisfy even the most refined palate.In our cozy bar you can enjoy delicious tropical cocktails and ice cold beer to the rhythm of good music. Whether bathing in the sun or soaking in our pool, you will have spectacular views of the beach, ocean and the fantastic flight of pelicans.You can also enjoy your drink playing a game of billiards (pool) with friends or family, reading a good book (from our library) while sunbathing by the pool, either resting on a lounge chair or swinging in a hammock, always in the shade of a coconut tree ... a dream come true.Clandestino Beach Resort stands out for its ecological awareness. All waste produced in our hotel is recycled. Organic waste is used to feed the pigs of the local people of the island and plastics, cans, metal, glass, cardboard, paper, cooking oil or motor are regularly taken to the recycling plant in the municipality. Only biodegradable products that do not harm the environment are used to do the laundry and clean the hotel. We employ a biogestor for the treatment of sewage, which provides a special fertilizer for our gardens. To keep energy consumption down 99% of our light bulbs are low-consumption and appliances such as air conditioning and others use state of the art energy-efficient technology. Clandestino Beach Resort wants to take care of this wonderful planet, so this paradise can remain our home. ... more   less 
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