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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Best fare found from New York to San Jose: £216

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55% Do not recommend
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2 of 5 stars
fort collins co
1 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Business

Overall the bungalows are cute and comfortable, but all the reviews we read in travel guides spoke of having breakfast with the butterflies or resting in a hammock. There weren't any hammocks, butterflies or even breakfast. The owner spoke no English so we didn't receive an explanation as to why these things were no longer available. The pool was warm... more

Good value
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5 of 5 stars
San Jose, Costa Rica
29 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Family

Although a lot of reviewers seem to have problems with the owners of Calalú, I have received nothing but good service from them, and they do not strike me as particularly unfriendly or unreasonable, and definitely not mean, as some seem to think. I've never had any reason to complain, though, so perhaps I've just been lucky and avoided their... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Jose
2 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Couples

The rooms are quite confortable for the price, but It only had one small fan. The owners were rude and they dont aloud people to drink or eat near the pool area as the own a "restaurant" that was never open. No visits allowed an parking lot was small and full of dog shits. Unfortunadly we lost the key to... more

Angry owner
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3 of 5 stars
Costa Rica, San Jose
30 Jul 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Everything was OK, the bungalows are clean and warm. The pool was OK but the owner threw some soap into it while we were enjoying the pool at night. They say that there is a restaurant but it is always empty, maybe because of the owners. But if you don`t talk to them, you can enoy your trip. more

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2 of 5 stars
Portland, OR
29 May 2007 | Trip type: Couples

This place consists of a grouping of small cabins set 100 meters back from the main road. The cabins are very basic and get very hot, but it stays quiet all the time. Exotic plants and winding gravel trails make for an enjoyable ambiance, but beyond this nothing lived up to the promises. The pool is great for cooling off,... more

Nice
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4 of 5 stars
boston, MA
10 Feb 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Pretty hotel and extremely reasonable rates. Everything was on the newer side. Bungalows were adorable and private. Pool is refreshing but is very small. Don't recomend the resteraunt on site but you are within walking distance from many good alternatives. more

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3 of 5 stars
Vancouver, BC
31 Dec 2006 | Trip type: Couples
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We stayed at Calalu for 4 nights from Dec 22 to the 26th. This was the only part of our 18 day trip to Costa Rica and Panama that we booked ahead, just to make sure that we had a reasonable place to stay at such a busy time of year. Overall, we were satisfied. It was more or less... more

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4 of 5 stars
San José
3 Jul 2009

Fui con un amigo ,mi hijo un joven autista de 17 años.Me gustó la habitación,limpia,cambiaron sábanas ,toallas,limpieza ,diariamente,Tiene los utensilios... more

horrible
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1 of 5 stars
buenos aires
18 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Fue mi peor experiencia en alojamiento en todo el viaje en costa rica. aunque el lugar era limpio y bien... more

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5 of 5 stars
GERARDMER
30 Dec 2007 | Trip type: Couples

tres bonne acceuil des proprietaires, ambiance sympa situation ideale proche des commerces et des plages more

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Address: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica