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El Mono Loco


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Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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4 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
22 Sep 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

After originally trying to book a reservation at Capitan Suizo, my girlfriend and I walked past El Mono Loco and decided to save over $100/night to stay across the street! El Mono Loco is not flashy, but is clean, comfortable, and well located -- not right in the noisy part of "town" but close enough to walk to everything. A... more

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3 of 5 stars
Queens, NY
12 Feb 2005
7/8 found this review helpful

The landscaping in the hotel is very nice (it doesn't look like anything special from the outside though, but that didn't matter to us). The room had high ceilings, decent bathroom, and ac. Everything was clean. No TV. At $60 a night it was too pricey for basic ammenities. We really liked Villas Macondo and it was cheaper. more

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5 of 5 stars
Trenton, NJ
4 Jan 2005
4/8 found this review helpful

El Mono Loco is the best hotel in Tamarindo. Comfortable beds, hot showers, cold AC, great hammocks, EXCELLENT FOOD, colorful vegetation, close to the beach, great people. However, before you set foot in La Placina, please first refer to the rules. If 40 and Lucky aren't there, I'm sure that Mauricio will be happy to accomodate you. You definately don't... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kansas City, MO
28 Jul 2004
5/6 found this review helpful

Absolutly the greatest place to stay in Tamarindo. The rooms are cleaned daily, they have air conditioners that actually work, warm showers, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would reccomened El Mono Loco to anyone who is looking for a fun atmosphere that can laid backed, but also filled with huge laughs and welcoming smiles. Tell Silvia,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bremen, Germany
30 Jun 2004
5/6 found this review helpful

It is simple, but very lovely. The perfect place to relax. It is close to the beach, the rooms are nice and clean and the family who runs the place are really nice people. more

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4 of 5 stars
Riviera ligure
19 Oct 2006

Il Mono Loco è un hotel molto carino, pulito e ben curato. Il soggiorno è stato molto piacevole e tranquillo.... more

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