Absolutely wonderful little place! Dennis, the owner, came out to help with the luggage when our cab arrived. We were treated like family! Very clean, and the staff (Ervin, Anna) were polite and efficient. Restaraunt was very good too. Drinks were on the honor system...grab a beer or soda from the cooler and head to the pool.....very cool! Every hotel... more

Me and my wife and our 3 children stayed at Hotel Esperanza for a week, and we had a great time. It didn't take us long to feel just at home here, and we would absolutely stay here again if we returns to the pacific coast of Costa Rica. The owner Dennis and the manager Erwin and the rest of... more

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. We had left our cell phone charger at home. They went out of their way and found one from someone in the community so that we could charge our 2 phones. The hotel is very clean. The hotel has a great layout. Every room is within 4 or 5 meters of the pool... more

From the moment we arrived (one day earlier than planned) until the time of checkout, my husband and I were treated like members of the family by Irwin and staff at Esperanza. His first words to us were , treat this as your home. The hotel is situated on a hill 200 yards from the Carillo Beach (walking). We stayed... more

My boyfriend & I drove by the Hotel Esperanza and we really liked the look of the place. The manager and staff welcome us as if we were family. We stayed 2 nights and had a wonderful time. The rooms which had been renovated within the last year were very clean and lovely. Breakfast was included and was very good.... more

My friend and I stayed at Hotel Esperanza for our last stop on a R&R vacation. The owner and staff are attentive; determined to make their hotel the best experience for travelers to Playa Carillo and Samara. The rooms are clean, spotless down to hidden corners. Breakfast is included and I understand that the owner is planning a restaurant in... more

Wonderful hotel in every way! The July 12, 2007 does a great job of describing my experience too! The Hotel is under new management and the owner has renovated every room and added a beautiful pool and spa for your pleasure. Breakfast was served outside under a lovely cabana. Our last evening, the owner invited us and a couple from... more

From the moment we arrived until the time of checkout, my wife and I were treated like royalty by the staff at Esperanza. The hotel is situated on a hill about 3 minutes away from the Carillo Beach (walking). We stayed there for a week and used it as a 'home base' for our various excursions. The rooms were nice... more

My wife and I returned to Costa Rica in early April, visiting our favorite hideaway, the Hotel Esperanza in Carillo..Since we haven't been back for a year, boy, were we surprised!!..It appears that the new American owners(from Florida) have turned a great property into a greater one, as if by magic!!! The improvements were incredible..First of all, and the most... more