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Hotel Guanamar

3.0 of 5
Playa Carrillo, Playa Carrillo 1260, Costa Rica
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Hotel Guanamar
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Alajuela, Costa Rica
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My sister, a friend and I visited the hotel during easter and we were expecting something different for what we paid. When we first saw the room, we noticed sheets had a stain, we called the front desk and they said someone will come to chance them. I had to call next morning because nobody came when I called the... More

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4 May 2012

Dear FarrahCast, We apologize your experience. The maids reviewed the sheets and had no stain. For lunch and dinner, usually we served a la carte for further customization, and we have 8 first courses, 13 main course choices and 3 dessert options. We miss the problem that you had with the plates and napkins, however, I promise to do an... More

Stoney Creek
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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My husband and I stayed at Guanamar for three nights. We stayed in an ocean view room which had the most amazing view of the yacht basin of Playa Carrillo. The service in the bar is impeccable. Luis, the concierge of the bar and restaurant is a very talented man. Every business owner of a service related industry should send... More

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London, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012 via mobile

Great location, but this is it. Rooms are very different, lower tier rooms with ocean view (and sunsets) are very nice, spacious and clean, rooms in receptioon area pretty neglected, some have concrete floor and resemble a cell. No self service breakfast!!! This is ok on holiday but not if you are in a tour group leaving at scheduled time.... More

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Oakland, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

This hotel really did provide a fabulous "vacacion inolvidable" (unforgettable vacation), as the sign in the front promises. The location, views and grounds are gorgeous and the staff is wonderful - very gracious and helpful. The beach by the hotel (Playa Carrillo) is idyllic and peaceful and the pool is totally refreshing. There is a restaurant at the hotel and... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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We loved it here! The price was just right and the rooms are large. Service was excellent! Most of importantly, the people are exceptionally nice. Mucho gusto! Everyone was so unexpectantly sweet. La playa es muy bonita! We fell asleep many times on the beach without worry, under the shade of the coconut trees. There were no saftey issues other... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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Beautiful view of Playa Carillo. Our first night was not very good as the neighbors were up and partying all night. The room we felt was not clean at all. We asked for another room and the manager upgraded our room at no extra charge. They did the right thing and the room was much, much better and our second... More

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Escazu, Costa Rica
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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I stayed 3 nights at Guanamar and it totally met my expectations. They are located just up the hill at the south end of Playa Carrillo, as there development on the beach is prohibited - which is what makes Carrillo so nice. The rooms we had were down the hill from the pool and restaurant with a great view of... More

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011
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This is definitely not a luxury hotel but has all you need to enjoy a nice vacation time: good service, delicious food, kind people, large and quiet rooms - some of them with a stunning ocean view from the balcony - and it is less than 5 minutes walking from the beautiful Carrillo beach. Breakfast was included with the room... More

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costa rica
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Great hotel for visiting one of my new favorite beaches in Guanacaste, btw this is a white sand beach, beautiful, clean and secure. Not many businesses have set their building there, so just good to enjoy the nature and beach. About the hotel, food was just out of this world. Excellent service, “a lot”, and soups were so good that... More

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Sharpsburg, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We took two Bay Front Rooms for 5 days. The rooms are large and quiet and down the hill from the other rooms. If you are not fit, i would be along walk to the pool and restaurant. The breakfast was included with the room and was very good, there was a buffet with gallo pinto, eggs and fresh fruit,... More

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Address: Playa Carrillo, Playa Carrillo 1260, Costa Rica
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