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Corteza Amarilla Lodge

3.5 of 5
4 km west from Forum | Blue Unicorn to the right, Santa Ana 6150-221 , Costa Rica
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4.0 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
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Fun2bblonde
Warrington
Contributor
17 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Most people when coming to Costa Rica spend at least one night in the San Jose due to their arriving or departing flight. There are lots of traditional options around the airport, Hampton Inn, Marriott, etc. All which are good choices but I prefer to stay just outside the city in one of the many towns that surround San Jose.... More

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George S
Warrington, Pennsylvania, United States
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

We really enjoyed are stay at this inn. It is full of some cool art work, plays nice music, and just very comfortable. I would stay here again for sure. Thank you Cesar for the excellent service. More

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chinsb
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

"Art lodge" does accurately describe this hotel. Eclectic funky chandeliers n lots other decor make this a most unusual hotel. Problem is the room, food, service. AC not working in orig room so offered another room which smelled very musty. We returned to orig room n they fixed the ac. Clock not plugged in cuz cord too short. Faucet wobbly... More

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Queen B B
Montezuma, Costa Rica
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

I'm a bit puzzled by all the good reviews. We arrived at 1030 pm from the airport, after travelling all day. Yes, it is an unique, quaint place, however the rooms are situated around the lobby and bar/restaurant. Music was blasting until midnight and we could hear every word being said by patrons until 1 am (at which point i... More

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armyskoon
Fort Hood, TX
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011

We stayed here when we first arrived and when we were leaving Costa Rica. It was a very nice hotel with some amazing landscaping. Our room was very comfortable and spacious. The service was good and the food in their restaurant was very good (although a little pricey). As it was our first stop on our Costa Rican vacation, it... More

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Martha D
Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

We took more pictures of the eclectic decor at the Corteza Amarilla than we did at any other location on our trip. Not only was the Corteza amazing to look at but it was a comfortable place to rest our heads. The breakfast we had at the hotel was terrific. Although we did not have dinner at the Corteza we... More

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Kimfromvictora
Victoria
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

I stayed at Corteza Amarilla for just over 3 months this past rain season while doing an internship within Ciudad Colon. I travelled throughout Costa Rica those three months and can say hands down you will not find a better hotel than Corteza Amarilla! The staff is absolutely amazing and will stop at nothing to help you! The food is... More

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bnobsOMG
Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

We absolutely LOVED this hotel. The decor of the main building and restaurant is outstanding. I want to take the entire set up and move it back to Boston so I can visit it all the time. I just loved sipping my morning coffee or my evening cocktails in the lounge area, feeling classier than I ever have while still... More

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Catalina2011
San Jose, Costa Rica
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

We got married in Quinta del Sol, as part of their wedding package we received a night in this hotel. We got champagne in our room, great service at the restaurant and a great breakfast. The prices on the menu seemed a little too expensive but the food was good. The place in nice and quiet, the artwork is fantastic,... More

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theaquitaine
State College, PA
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23 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
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A friend was getting married at Quinta del Sol, and Corteza Amarilla Lodge was close enough to walk to the ceremonies, so I booked it. What a nice surprise -- such a lovely little boutique hotel, close to San Jose, but without the congestion and noise. The rooms are big, and well-appointed. The hotel is decorated with lots of funky... More

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