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Hotel Esperanza: Traveler Reviews

Hotel Esperanza
Average price*: $104 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 based on 25 reviews 25 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 10 hotels in Playa Samara
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  • Rooms: 7
Description: We are a family oriented hotel, welcoming singles, couples, wedding parties, families, children, and handicap guests. Being a small hotel of 7 rooms... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
APDO 65-5235
Playa Carrillo
Playa Samara 5235
Costa Rica

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Reviews of Hotel Esperanza

( 11-15 of 25 )
“Excellent!”

Hotel Esperanza

Mar 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Absolutely wonderful little place! Dennis, the owner, came out to help with the luggage when our cab arrived. We were treated like family! Very clean, and the staff (Ervin, Anna) were polite and efficient. Restaraunt was very good too. Drinks were on the honor system...grab a beer or soda from the cooler and head to the pool.....very cool! Every hotel should be this relaxing.

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Gman9715's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: June 26, 2004
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“A fantastic week”

Hotel Esperanza

Mar 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Me and my wife and our 3 children stayed at Hotel Esperanza for a week, and we had a great time. It didn't take us long to feel just at home here, and we would absolutely stay here again if we returns to the pacific coast of Costa Rica. The owner Dennis and the manager Erwin and the rest of the staff were very helpful in all matters.
The poolarea was great because it was so close to the rooms, and we could look after our children while we were relaxing in the sunchairs or having a refreshment in the restaurant.
The rooms are nice and clean and the food is delicious!
All in all a fantastic place to spend some time at the beautifull Playa Carillo:-)


The Hansen family from Denmark

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the staff and the relaxed atmosphere
    • Disliked — no answer
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puravida08's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 06, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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“Very clean, very practicle, very friendly - very nice hotel”

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5 of 5 stars
Costa Rica
Feb 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We had left our cell phone charger at home. They went out of their way and found one from someone in the community so that we could charge our 2 phones.

The hotel is very clean.

The hotel has a great layout. Every room is within 4 or 5 meters of the pool and within 10 to 15 meters of the restaurant. That makes it very convenient when you have kids.

The food is really good. Great pizza and good fish!

We had the opportunity to meet the owner. Real down to earth kind of guy who is very customer focused. He's got a great vision for his place there.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Very family oriented.
    • Disliked — There could be better lighting in the rooms.
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zigziglar's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Wonderful friendly place”

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5 of 5 stars
glasgow scotland
Feb 10, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

From the moment we arrived (one day earlier than planned) until the time of checkout, my husband and I were treated like members of the family by Irwin and staff at Esperanza. His first words to us were , treat this as your home. The hotel is situated on a hill 200 yards from the Carillo Beach (walking). We stayed there for 5 days and enjoyed every day. Perfect for wandering down to the beach at 6.00 and 16.00 and lazing about at the pool during the heat of the day. The food was wonderful and I'd highly recomend this to any one. $2 taxi fare to Samara if you feel the need to shop otherwise Perfect.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — friewndly staff
    • Disliked — nothing
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tiredandhappy's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 17, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Loved the Hotel Esperanza and its manager Irwin and its owner”

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5 of 5 stars
alberta
Jan 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My boyfriend & I drove by the Hotel Esperanza and we really liked the look of the place. The manager and staff welcome us as if we were family. We stayed 2 nights and had a wonderful time. The rooms which had been renovated within the last year were very clean and lovely. Breakfast was included and was very good. We came back a week later and again stayed at the Hotel Esperanza for 3 more nights. We met the owner who also make us feel at home. They were just opening the restrauant and had a new chef. The pizza and pasta were excellent. I would definitely recommend this hotel. For good service; friendly staff; clean rooms and great food you will be impressed.
Leona & Dave - Alberta, Canada

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lcurri4's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 10, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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Reviews of Hotel Esperanza

( 11-15 of 25 )
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APDO 65-5235 | Playa Carrillo, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica