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Costa Paraiso: Traveler Reviews

2km South of Dominical, Dominical 12345, Costa Rica
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Orlando, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2012

Loved every minute of our 4 night stay here. We stayed in the Toucan nest and it was even better than I thought it was going to be. All of the staff were very friendly and just nice to be around. The grounds keeper did an amazing job keeping Costa Paraiso looking so beautiful. Goose was our waiter and was great helping us to learn our way around. Kate in the kitchen was great. On our last morning we had to get up very early to drive back to San Jose and she got up early to make us breakfast for the road. :) The location on the beach was perfect. With the rocky shore right in front of the hotel and the sandy beaches a few steps away. And Sandra...who helped us book a zipline tour last minute to chopping down fresh coconuts out of the palms for us to try the coconut water. This lovely place more than exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to come back.

  • Stayed December 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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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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“Absolutely Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

We stayed here for 4 nights in the Toucan's Nest. Costa Paraiso is my favorite place I have ever stayed on vacation. The Toucan's nest is perfect for a couple. The porch and view is amazing, the shower is really nice, it gets hot, the pressure is good and the bathroom is the most upgraded design and amenity wise of all the hotels we stayed at in Costa Rica. The bed was very comfortable and had soft, colorful sheets. We liked the individual character of the cabin and appreciated all the special touches.

The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast every day and tried pretty much everything on the menu. The pizza is very good as were the fish tacos. The view was great, the service was great, Goose was our waiter most of the time and we left feeling like we had made a great friend. In fact, the entire staff was friendly, attentive and you could tell the really enjoyed their work.

We cannot wait to come back next year.

Room Tip: Toucan's next has the best view. If you only need 1 bed this would be my choice.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 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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El Cajon, California
1 review
“A little slice of Heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

This hotel more than lives up to the excellent reviews. The room was perfect and all the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had both breakfast and dinner there and they were both great. Kate, the chef, is so much more than that as she shared her experiences with and and couldn't have been more helpful.

We were only able to stay two nights but wished we could stay longer. Even if you are unable to stay there I recommend stopping by for breakfast or dinner as anyone can eat at the restaurant and enjoy the views over the local beach.

We enjoyed sitting in both the restaurant and out patio outside our room and enjoying the views and listening to the pouring rain.

we especially loved that this was out of the way of the more touristy areas.

Room Tip: There are only five rooms here and we stayed in the Dolphin Room which we loved but I think all the...
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ottawa, Canada
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“Wonderful stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

Location was perfect. Nice long beach. The property ground was amazing (flowers). The food was very good (breakfast and pizza). This place have wine and beer only, no cocktail. We all missed our Margarita, martini, etc. that we normally have around the pool and before dinner. Rooms were great, no problem with hot water. I would not stay there for more then 2 nights though. There is only some different types of pizza on the menu for dinner but plenty of restaurants near by ( by car). Room, pool was very clean.

Andree

  • Stayed February 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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Oregon City, Oregon
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Paradise Get Away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

Highly recommended by the surf camp (Dominical Waverider) that was taking care of our family, we stayed in Costa Paraiso for our first 3 nights. What a peace of paradise! Right on the beach, and only 5 minutes from Dominical town, it was a perfect location. We did not have to deal with the crowd of the town and yet we we not so far. The rooms were nicely decorated, clean and the bed was very comfortable. They have a restaurant that have firewood pizza, and it was delicious. Their staff was very helpful, and the receptionist Sandra was very friendly. We moved to a house up the mountains for the rest of our stay, but when we come back we know for sure where we are going to stay. The sound of the waves crashing on the rocks was awesome! Ps: if you have kids under too young you might be paranoid about the rocks, besides that, HIGHLY recommended.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Costa Paraiso Hotel
Costa Paraiso Dominical
Costa Paraiso Hotel Dominical
Costa Paraiso Costa Rica/Dominical
Address: 2km South of Dominical, Dominical 12345, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Dominical
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Dominical
#1 Family Hotels in Dominical
#2 Romantic Hotels in Dominical
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
One of the only hotels on the water in the South Pacific region. Surrounded by lush tropical forests and minutes from the beach town of Dominical. Just a short walk to the beach and a fantastic restaurant on the premises to cater to your gastronomic desires. ... more   less 

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