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    Hotel The Place

    188 reviews
    #5 of 8 Hotels in Mal Pais
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    | 300 mts south from shopping mall Playa Carmen, Mal Pais 6111, Costa Rica
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    4.5
    188 reviews
    • Excellent63%
    • Very good22%
    • Average7%
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    • Terrible4%
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    “breakfast was delicious”(3 reviews)
    “costa rica”(13 reviews)
    “comfortable retreat”(2 reviews)
    | 300 mts south from shopping mall Playa Carmen, Mal Pais 6111, Costa Rica See on map
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    All reviewsbreakfast was deliciouscosta ricacomfortable retreatbeautiful poolquiet at nightperfect temperatureduring rainy seasonlounge areaenjoyed our staysanta teresapura vidalaid backhowler monkeysyvonnebungalowmalpaissurf
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    We loved Hotel the Place!

    We loved staying in the bungalow! The breakfast every morning was delicious. We loved ordering off the menu. The entire staff was very helpful! Setting us up with tour ideas and directions and the ATV. We loved renting an ATV from the hotel to use...More

    Thank Rachel P
    Reviewed April 19, 2018
    Beware there is NO TV

    There is no Television in the room, and that is not known during reservation. Other than that staff were great and very friendly. The hotel is nice. Breakfast was minimal to a selection of one main plate and a selection of juice or fruits.

    Thank magistros
    Reviewed March 24, 2018
    Comfortable retreat in Malpais

    The Place is a small boutique hotel 100 m to the small commercial center of Santa Teresa/Mal Pais and 200m to the Santa Teresa beach. We rented a bungalow which wasan open space with one double bed in one corner, two single beds in the...More

    Thank Alain L
    Reviewed February 8, 2018
    Gorgeous Hotel for a Good Price

    My boyfriend and I stayed here for one night at the tail end of our trip. The grounds are beautiful. As you enter you are greeted by a beautiful mosaic tile pool. The choice of green tile makes the pool feel very much like a...More

    Thank Sarapool
    Reviewed January 6, 2018 via mobile
    We Love The Place!!

    The Place is great for families and close to the amenities in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area, banks, pharmacy,... It has a beautiful pool lounge area that serves breakfast and lunch. Hotel and restaurant guests can use pool in the beautiful tropical surroundings. The staff are...More

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    Response from theplace, Owner at Hotel The PlaceResponded January 7, 2018

    Thank you Bianca ! We appreciate it.

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    Dear Maria Depending on the size of the pet and if the hotel is not fully booked, we do make exceptions. Best regards Hotel The Place Yvonne
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