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Morgan's Cove Resort & Casino: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
150mts de la municipalidad de Jaco, Jaco 61101, Costa Rica
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Petit Lancy, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Nice people, good location, old hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2012

The hotel is very good located, near the village center and close to the beach (although the beach that is closer to the hotel is not the nicest one). Rooms are very basic. The shower was always flooded, even if we reported it several times. Staff is friendly. Breakfast keeps changing every day, it seems it depends on the number of guests: sometimes it was buffet, sometimes it was à la carte, but we knew every morning.
The restaurant was empty most of the time, prices are really expensive, taking into account that you can find the same average food in the village for a cheaper bill.
Jacó is plenty of all kind of restaurants. We used to go walking every night to have dinner, returning in a taxi, that is really cheap (7 colones top).
The place is very quiet and stress-free. They have a big swimming pool (most of the time with nobody) and two small pools.
I wouldn't return there. There are so many options in Jaco, closer to nicer beaches, with the same basic services but cheaper.

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hayden, Idaho
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Average”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012

I was staying at MC with a high school EF Tour group. The room was actually OK, A/C worked well, room and bathroom clean, adequate hot water, not sure if there was maid service (no new towels, I straightened up my own bed); food however was just so-so; drinks overpriced, beach was dirty. I would not return for a second visit. I would not wander around outside of the complex at night

  • Stayed June 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Just Amazing !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

I booked this resort for 4 days and ended up staying 2 weeks. The food , staff and beach was just Fantastic.... anything I needed was there or there was someone to arrange it for me . cant wait to go back!!

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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jeanpari
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Another great vacation at MC”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

I came here again because I had such a great time on my last visit. Again, Morgan's Cove did not disappoint. The food was delicious! We had a great time at the pool and the beach. We wanted to go fishing and everything was set up for us on the spot at a great rate. We did not want to leave and will definitely be back.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Run down, noisy, and smelly”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

I'm trying hard to be diplomatic in my choice of words. I'm sure this was a great resort back in the day, but it has gone downhill since. Way downhill. The rooms are dingy and reek of urine, mold, and nicotine. Smoking is not permitted in the rooms now, but the many years of allowing smoking has built up in the walls and furniture. Be very careful selecting your lounge chair by the pool. Almost all of the chairs are ripped and falling apart. The hotel has a casino and many of the rooms back right up to it. The thump, thump, thump and loudspeaker noise of whatever was going on in there went on late into the evening. In e room next to us was what we think is a long term resident, based on the number of animals and the welcome sign outside of her door. Not sure what was going on over there, but what we heard was spank, spank, giggle, giggle, woof, woof. You draw you're own conclusions. I would not stay here again, even if it was free.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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jeffsalamone, Manager at Morgan's Cove Resort & Casino, responded to this review
October 19, 2012
Thank you for your reply and we are very sorry that you did not come to the front desk, we would have gladly changed your room, there were several more available during your visit. We Investigated your comments and did find that there was a client smoking on the front patio during their week stay a day just before your arrival. They did tell us they did not smoke in the room and loved the room, but we do understand the possible air contamination. We are also addressing the sound problems of the Casino which also was found to be on three rooms in that area, fixing that problem. As Advertised we are a pet friendly Hotel, If for any reason that offends a client we will gladly move you to another room with out question if available. The Rooms however do not reek of any smell of mold or urine, we do believe that confusion came from a Costa Rican Crawling Tree that was directly in front of this room the moisture and smell is coming from this tree and we are addressing that issue as well. Thank you and we do hope to see you again. Cleanliness and Service is our very first mission, Please do not hesitate to ask for anything that we can help with.
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Also Known As:
Morgan`s Cove Hotel
Morgan`s Cove Resort And Casino
Morgan`s Cove Hotel Jaco
Morgan's Cove Resort & Casino Costa Rica/Jaco
Address: 150mts de la municipalidad de Jaco, Jaco 61101, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Jaco
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 On the Beach Hotels in Jaco
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Morgan’s Cove Resort & Casino located Beach Front in the quaint surf town of Jaco, Costa Rica. This bustling seaside village has restaurants, clubs, bars, casinos, and gift shops making it the most popular destination in all of Costa Rica. Adventures within minutes from the Resort include Sport Fishing, Zip Line Tours through rain forest Canopy, ATV tours, Horse Back Riding, Surfing, Golfing, River Rafting and Hiking the most popular Parks of Costa Rica, Carrera and Manuel Antonio National Parks. Relaxing around the two pools or sun tanning on the warm sand of the Pacific Ocean are a favorite past time. ... more   less 
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