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“Great location, rooms and staff.”

Arco Iris Lodge

4 of 5 stars
GGinNYC
New York City, New York
Dec 18, 2009

Location is right in town but you wouldnt know it. We didnt have a car - but there are plenty of parking spots for those who do. The rooms are clean and every cabin has a front porch which we took...more

“Great value, freindly owner”

Monteverde Rustic Lodge

5 of 5 stars
ScottFromCincy
Cincinnati, OH
Dec 18, 2009

I think it can be difficult to rate hotels so the 5 star rating is based on the value for the money. We were on our honeymoon and we stayed at better hotels in Costa Rica, but we paid a lot more...more

“Great breakfast and the cleanest hostel ever!”

Sleepers Sleep Cheaper Hostel

5 of 5 stars
gem1974
london
Dec 17, 2009

We stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The owner and his wife are so friendly and very honest- we booked a tour through them but they don't make any money on it and all their advice on what...more

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