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Del cruce Herradura 2 Km Sureste y | 1 Km Este, Jaco 943-1000, Costa Rica
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5.0 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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“Wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2012

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic time at El Paso de las Lapas. Carlos is so helpful and friendly, he really made the experience that much more amazing. The hotel paid for one return cab trip to and from Jaco each day, and also organized for us to order food from restaurants in town and have it delivered to the hotel (since they don't cook lunch/dinner). Carlos even took it upon himself to drive us to the bus stop in Jaco when we were leaving for our next location, and made sure we got on the right bus. Superb service, stellar rooms, beautiful pool, can't ask for much more than that!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LapaVIP, Manager at El Paso de las Lapas, responded to this review
July 18, 2012
Hi there, how are you friends, we hope you enjoyed your last vacation days in Manuel Antonio, was a pleasure to help you gays, thanks for taking the time to give us your opinion about our service, comments like these force us to improve every day. One more time thank you very much and hope to have you as guests in the near future.
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Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A welcome change of pace...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

If you're looking for a tourist-trap, beach-bum hotel on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica...this is not your place. It was refreshing to be removed from the busy-ness that accompanies so many resort hotels. El Paso de las Lapas is small, quiet, and secluded--yet with easy access to Jaco and Herradura. The attention and service of the staff were genuinely friendly and appropriately personalized. A thoroughly enjoyable three-night stay for us...our most pleasant experience in a Costa Rican hotel in all the years we've been visiting...

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask gringo92tica about El Paso de las Lapas
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LapaVIP, Gerente at El Paso de las Lapas, responded to this review
August 13, 2012
Hola!

We would like to thank you for your comments, certainly we are a small, but with enormous dedication and desire to serve our customer, your feedback helps us to keep our feet on the ground and not stop providing the best customer service our friendly customers can experience.

Thank you very much.
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Edinburgh
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“Great hotel and resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

This was our second year holiday at Porta Ventura and the second time we stayed in El paso. The holiday was fantastic again and the service in the hotel was second to none, we could see the effects of the recession there but it had no impact on our stay. The only snag was the fact that we had 3 adults and 1 child in the room and they only gave us 1 wardrobe, while or friends who had less people in their room got more space for clothes (2 wardrobes) other than that it was again a first class holiday. If you want a holiday with theme parks, water parks and the option of the beach then this is the place for you. The pool is fabulous and I would recommend you go all inclusive as it is so worth it! we do not drink alcohol but the kids and I drink lots of soft drinks and the can be costly through out the day.

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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Lynda R about El Paso de las Lapas
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LapaVIP, Gerente at El Paso de las Lapas, responded to this review
August 13, 2012
Hola amigos!

One more time we thank you for the comments and one more time was a great pleasure to have you here at El Paso de las Lapas Eco...
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New York City, New York
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“Far from the beach - no restaurant”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

Beautiful room.

However, please note, the hotel is 4 km from the beach/restaurants/strip.

No restaurant. The hotel offers order-in service from several restaurants, but you pay for the delivery fee, or else you take a taxi to the restaurants - and the hotel pays for the taxi.
We took a taxi to the strip and had a great time, but future vacation-planners should be aware.

The hotel provides a breakfast buffet in the morning, but because they have to bring the food in, it really is not up to par for a hotel charging as much as they do.

So, although the room was nice, if I ever go back to Jaco Beach, I would get a hotel on the beach, not 4 km away.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LapaVIP, Propietario at El Paso de las Lapas, responded to this review
March 9, 2013
Your opinion counts, we want to thank you about the comments and we feel sorry you did not know we are not in front of the beach or the strip of Jaco when you booked. We decided to be away of the noisy Jaco and enjoy the nature but close enough to go out and enjoy, that`s one of the reason the hotel have the private shuttle called "taxi", to take our guest wherever they want to go and we pay for it. And try to be different than regular hotel rules, like the schedule for breakfast, and not having a restaurant since the all have their own kitchen, we have some of the best restaurants in the area and order and serve it to our guest wherever they want, the personalized service, but we understand not everyone likes the same. Thank you and best regards!!!
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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
1 review
“An Amazing Place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 9, 2012

El Paso de las Lapas is an incredible place for a quiet getaway in the tropics! Great view, beautiful rooms, balcony/patio with kitchen facilities, delicious and bountiful breakfast. I highly recommend it!

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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ask Larry W about El Paso de las Lapas
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LapaVIP, Gerente at El Paso de las Lapas, responded to this review
August 13, 2012
Helo Mr, W

Thanks for recommending us to your friends and visit a us second time, we hope to see you soon and able to speak with you, we also like to thank you for your comments.

Best regards,
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Address: Del cruce Herradura 2 Km Sureste y | 1 Km Este, Jaco 943-1000, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
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Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 21 B&Bs / Inns in Jaco
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Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A spectacular view over a virgin mountain of dense vegetation just 5 minutes from Jacó and Herradura Beaches. Our 10 luxury suites have their own private terrace and fully equipped kitchen, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed, AC, LCD TV, drinkable water, mini bar, safety security box, hair dryer. Internet and breakfast included without schedule, when you wanted,so you can enjoy your vacation.Our nature surrounded Spa, two swimming pools with water slide, cascade and cozy sunbathing beds located at our Teak natural wooden decks. ... more   less 
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