Title: VIP Hotel Playa Negra Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # VIP Hotel Playa Negra Colonial hotel with 24-hour health club and spa services ## Photo gallery for VIP Hotel Playa Negra ![Property grounds - VIP Hotel Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/2ec390fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House, 2 Bedrooms | Living room | TV, DVD player - VIP Hotel Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/dae60d32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s theme room - VIP Hotel Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/c2f11fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas - VIP Hotel Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/b1810c1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - VIP Hotel Playa Negra (Puerto Viejo de Talamanca)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/w1000h686x0y1-54b07b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies VIP Hotel Playa Negra sits oceanside, offering a family-friendly escape with a playground and garden where children can play. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or treat themselves to restorative spa treatments including massage services. ## Reviews 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Gym - Room service - Air conditioning - Laundry - Kitchen - Spa ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 16 - Dec 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=4652120&PinnedHotelID=4652120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for House, 2 Bedrooms ![House, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/4e2828e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### House, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Garden Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchen - 1076 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for House, 1 Bedroom ![Children’s theme room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4652200/4652120/c2f11fcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### House, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Garden Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Kitchen - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCahuita-Hotels-VIP-Hotel-Playa-Negra.h4652120.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCahuita-Hotels-VIP-Hotel-Playa-Negra.h4652120.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.65567%2C-82.77007&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qN0r5KNnO15KPp8U_-odD9DeQYs=) Third left after Banana Azul, Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, 70403 #### What's nearby - Black Beach \- 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Finca La Isla Botanical Garden \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Talamanca Family Art \- 5 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Playa Chiquita \- 15 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Punta Uva Beach \- 16 min drive \- 6.2 miles #### Getting around - Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cocomar Comida Caribeña - ‬3 min drive - ‪Café Viejo - ‬3 min drive - ‪Puerto Pirata - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hot Rocks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Azul Beach Club - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### VIP Hotel Playa Negra Family-friendly hotel by the ocean Consider a stay at VIP Hotel Playa Negra and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Laundry facilities, a 24-hour health club and a children's club are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and smoke-free property - Concierge services, barbecues and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players - Private gardens, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![12 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113245300/113245223/8e11d551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villas Ríos del Caribe Cahuita - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi £217 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=113245223&PinnedHotelID=113245223&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83090000/83085100/83085089/42aaee56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabinas Popular Cahuita - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=83085089&PinnedHotelID=83085089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102185000/102184939/442d99e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caribe Town Bungalows Cahuita - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=102184939&PinnedHotelID=102184939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2290000/2281400/2281332/93ea8b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Cameleon Puerto Viejo Cahuita - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 810 reviews £156 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=2281332&PinnedHotelID=2281332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10410000/10404500/10404415/b62c6ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Banana Azul - Adults Only Cahuita - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 467 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=10404415&PinnedHotelID=10404415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Things to do - 24-hour health club - Children's club - Ecotours - Fitness classes - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Family friendly - Children's club - DVD player - In-room babysitting - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room kitchen - In-room microwave - In-room washing machine/dryer - Laundry facilities - Living room - Outdoor pool - Playground - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - 5 buildings - Built in 2009 - Colonial architecture - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - HDTV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Kitchen - Limited room service - Microwave - Separate dining area ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Free local calls - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Living room - Safe - Separate sitting area - Washer/dryer ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: CRC 250000 per vehicle (return) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel VIP Playa Negra Negra VIP VIP Hotel Playa Negra VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo VIP Playa Negra VIP Playa Negra Puerto Viejo VIP Hotel Playa Negra Costa Rica/Limon VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Playa Negra Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel VIP Hotel Playa Negra Puerto Viejo de Talamanca VIP Hotel Playa Negra Hotel Puerto Viejo de Talamanca ## Frequently asked questions ### Does VIP Hotel Playa Negra have a pool? ### Is VIP Hotel Playa Negra pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? ### What time is check-in at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? ### What time is check-out at VIP Hotel Playa Negra? ### Does VIP Hotel Playa Negra provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is VIP Hotel Playa Negra located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## VIP Hotel Playa Negra Reviews ## Reviews 7.8 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Si anda buscando paz Excelente ubicación y trato, instalaciones inmejorables. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sonia, San José, Costa Rica. 24 Oct 2017 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Overpriced, needs mayor fixing and updates. Overpriced hotel. None knew our two families were coming. Not very organized. Very basic kitchen, stove didn't work, TV didn't work, only one bathroom for two bedrooms, water flow extremely low, tasted and smelled extremely unpleasant, no lighting to walk from parking area to room ( we had to use our flashlights), gym was non operational, old, rusty, no A/C and windows broken. Pool was very nice but lights were loose (not safe). Pool beds were old and dirty (can't be used). WiFi worked randomly. Refrigerator, coffee maker and blender were nice. A/C in each room worked well. Place needs some mayor fixing up. Maintenance guy was very pleasant and nice, he came to show us a sloth that was crossing the street. ##### Sonia Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 18 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities This "hotel" was the worst we took in our trip in Costa Rica. For that amount of money go to another hotel, DO NOT STAY HERE. It's away of beach, away of Puerto Viejo center, dark street, no signs to recognize there is a hotel. Is not a hotel, is a group of cabinas.. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 11 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Nice place. Quiet place. We saw monkeys and frogs every day. Need car to get to the town. Yoga is relatively closed by. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### juan Carlos 23 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel limpio y comodo Demasiado lindo, todo excelente, recomendado ##### juan Carlos ### 6/10 Okay #### Christian, San José, Costa Rica 16 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Expected more Pros: surrounded by nature, wildlife and pure air. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with full kitchens. The owner is generally nice and very involved in community and environmental affairs. Cons: the hotel is rather isolated and the road isn't very good. The beach is about 700 meters away. No air conditioning. Not very accessible to the elderly or disabled due to walkways covered with loose stones and slippery bathroom floors. Has no restaurant. Offers only breakfast which is individually prepared and then taken in turn to each room, which makes it a lengthy process. The staff is minimal. ##### Christian ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Feb 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not close to the Beach, You have to pay for..... Not bad at all, but not like the pictures and we have to pay for the laundry ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jürgen 16 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel mitten im Urwald und trotzdem in Strandnähe Tolle, helle, ruhige, riesengroße und sehr saubere Suite mit einer großen Terrasse, auf der uns das Frühstück serviert wurde. In der Suite gab es auch eine Küche, die man hätte nutzen können. Braucht jedoch ein Auto um die Anlage zu erreichen. Sehr nette Eigentümer. Schöner Pool und nette Außenanlage mit vielen Blumen, an denen ab und zu Kolibries zu sehen waren. ##### Jürgen ### 8/10 Good #### GUSTAVO, Costa Rica 20 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comodidad en medio de la naturaleza Buena experiencia, preciosos lugar ##### GUSTAVO ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 13 Aug 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Terribile ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marta, Barcelona 1 Apr 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### hotel de encanto Muy agradable y el personal inmejorable ##### Marta ### 2/10 Terrible #### Franco 1 Feb 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Accesability: VERY POOR After 25 minutes of searching for the hotel, due to the lack of clear signage, I went through A flooded creek(small) as it was pouring with rain. If you dont have a car or own transport, everytime you want to go to town, you have to get a cab at $7 for a 5 minute ride, each way. For this reason, I didnt stay. I want a refund ##### Franco ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joaquín, Grecia 14 Jan 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bello y muy cómodo lugar El personal y el hotel en sí fueron excelentes. Habitaciones completamente amuebladas con su propia cocina y sala-comedor muy cómodos para familias. ##### Joaquín ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Jan 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ferias de verao O hotel e excelente porem de dificil acesso e sinalizacao precaria colocada placas em arvores que a noite dificulta a sua localizacao. Porem fomos muito bem recebidos e depois de chegar e so aproveitar. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 2014 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### tiene muchos baches el camino hacia el hotel Me gusto que el hotel este rodeado de árboles, me relaje mucho, dormi regular, . pero en general estuve feliz con mi familia. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Geoff, UK 9 Mar 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Not really a hotel The VIP 'Hotel' is not really a hotel. It has no reception, bar or restaurant. It is two sets of three apartments either side of a good pool which was the best feature of the accommodation and a gym. Each apartment has a kitchenette so you're are really in self catering accommodation. It is poorly located being 1.5km down a poor quality dirt track road and quite difficult to find and realise that you have arrived when you get there. Breakfast was brought to your apartment at 8am and was not particularly good quality or the cooked part hot. We were glad to leave as this accommodation was very poor value for money. ##### Geoff ### 4/10 Poor #### Jonas, Gothenburg 7 Mar 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Way to expensive This hotel was not worth the money and the rating it currently had. We asked to get the sorry excuse for breakfast early one day and they gave us some fruit instead. The location was way of the grid and the bicycles was in a bad condition and too few for the amount of people living there. ##### Jonas ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 3 Mar 2014 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### In the middle of no where and too noisy! I feel that the hotel is overpriced and breakfast is the worst I've had in Costa Rica, we skipped it after 2 mornings, eggs, or an omelette and some fruit served with dry bread on the side. We travel all around the world and for the money we paid, I would honestly say that it's the least value place I have ever stayed. It's situated down a very long dirt track at least 2km from civilisation. The nearest beach and hotel is the beautiful!!! banana azure hotel where he stopped for cocktails whilst watching a sloth in there tree's. The staff and owner do try to make you feel welcome and if it wasn't so remote and half the price I would not be writing this negative review. Also I have come to Costa Rica to see the wildlife, however the howling money's screamed at 4.50am every morning without fail- funny on the first morning- also just to add we never saw them! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Dec 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Un comodo rifugio nel verde Abbiamo passato 3 giorni in questo bel posto nel verde, non lontano dal mare. Gli alloggi sono molto spaziosi, con una bella camera con porta finestra che da sulla foresta, un grandissimo soggiorno con cucina completa, un grande bagno ed una fantastica veranda con amaca che da sul giardino e la piscina. La padrona di casa, Marian, e' molto gentile così' come Minerva, la giovane donna che l'aiuta e che porta la colazione direttamente nell'alloggio alla mattina. La spiaggia si raggiunge con un breve tratto in auto o in bicicletta in mezzo ad una natura lussureggiante. Sicuramente un posto molto bello e confortevole. Ci sono solo 6 alloggi e il luogo è' molto tranquillo. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Nov 2013 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Really nice outside of town. The owners are really nice and helped us with everything. The rooms were huge and had a full kitchen. Overall great experience just wish it was on the beach or in town. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline, Nîmes 28 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Calme Pas vraiment un hotel, plutôt des grandes villas de pleins pieds. Nous avons séjourner en couple 5 jours à l'hotel VIP Hotel playa Negra. Nous avons été les seuls résidents pendant notre séjour. Le pied! Le cadre est aypique: isolé au milieu de la jungle. L'accès nécessite une voiture. Les chambres n'ont malheureusement pas la climatisation. Mise à part cela, les petits déjeuners servis sur la terrasse sont excellent, on se sent bichonnés. La piscine est très jolie et très agréable. Un moment de détente pure. ##### Caroline ### 8/10 Good #### Kjetil, Oslo, Norge 28 Jul 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel with nature experience Lovely place where you really felt you where living in the jungle. The hostess was very helpful and we enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and the very beautiful pool and garden just outside our spacious "apartment". Around the fitness room you can watch the red-eyed tree frogs after dark. Treat them well, they are rare. Suitable for travelers with car or who like to be a little physically active. We loved it! ##### Kjetil ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Buen lugar para vacacionar La estadía en el Hotel fue muy buena, inicialmente fue difícil ubicarlo ya que llegamos por la noche, fue impactante no encontrar el lugar a pesar de que somos de la zona, nos preocupamos porque la entrada desde la calle de Puerto Viejo se nos hizo muy larga y llegamos a una propiedad con una trocha y unos árboles inmensos que nos asustamos, al fin llegamos. Luego uno se acostumbra a salir y entrar. Considero que se debe ir con vehículo ya que es largo del pueblo . Es sencillo accesar una hermosa playa que esta cercana al hotel, siempre nos movilizamos en carro. Como tal el hotel es hermoso y diferente, se descansa plenamente, se duerme en total tranquilidad. Las casitas están muy limpias y equipadas con lo que se necesita, increible salir y accesar la piscina a cualquier hora del día o la noche, muy limpia con agua refrescante y calida, La propiedad es presciosa y la atención de la dueña muy buena, es muy atenta a las necesidades que se presenten. Consideramos que la estancia en el VIP fue muy relajante, no hay complicaciones como en otros hoteles el trato es muy familiar y cordial, con respeto por lo que cada quien haga. En algunos momentos hizo falta el aire acondicionado pero en fin nada que no se pudiera manejar. Ah, lo olvidaba los desayunos son muy buenos, servidos en la habitación y bien surtidos... Recomiendo el lugar. Es importante acotar que para nacionales se deberían poder accesar tarifas diferentes aún por agencia. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### serge 2 Mar 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### bain de nature accueil chaleureux et retour à la nature et au calme ##### serge ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA 19 Feb 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Simply Amazing. This hotel was truly amazing. It is hidden in the jungle which is exactly what we were looking for to get the "Costa Rican" feel. It is close to town and the beautiful beaches. Miriam is an angel and helped us set up our transportation to and from the airport and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay a memorable one. Dilan who also works at the hotel is one of a kind. He set up all our tours and excursions for us and introduced us to awesome people throughout the trip. He made sure we were always in good hands and watched out for us. They are two very special people and we will never forget them. The hotel is very clean and offers an AWESOME complimentary breakfast every morning. We didn't get to have it one morning because we were going canopying early and we were so sad that we had to miss it. However, Miriam and Dilan made sure to put fruit and coffee in our rooms for us. This was by far one of the best vacations I have ever been on and VIP Playa Negra is the hotel to stay at when visiting Puerto Viejo. Looking up flights back right now actually =) ##### Amy ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mawamba Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tortuguero-Hotels-Mawamba-Lodge.h10088858.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluegreen Vacations Big Bear Village, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Lake-Hotels-Bluegreen-Vacations-Big-Bear-Village.h5244355.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Holywood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holywood-Hotels.d5628.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lagoon Hotel & Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corfu-Hotels-LAGOON-HOTEL-APARTMENTS.h57113272.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Laon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Laon-Hotels.s50-0-d4831.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Laguna Lodge Full Board](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tortuguero-Hotels-Laguna-Lodge-Tortuguero.h11040291.Hotel-Information) > > [Baldur Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Baldur-Apartments.h41834120.Hotel-Information) > > [Houseboats Penarth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penarth-Houseboats.d182878-aaHouseboats.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels with Babysitting Services in Tokyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-Hotel-With-Babysitting-Services.0-0-d179900-thotelwithbabysittingservices.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Westlands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Westlands-Nairobi-Hotels.0-n6345032-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Aldeia Santa Rita](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Candolim-Hotels-Aldeia-Santa-Rita.h2335672.Hotel-Information) > > [The Fielding Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Fielding-Hotel.h28758089.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Holetown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holetown-Hotels.d9290.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Village Cave House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nevsehir-Hotels-Village-Cave-House-Hotel.h12707797.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Paris Les Halles](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Novotel-Paris-Les-Halles.h24795.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Le Chat Noir](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Chat-Noir.h1133645.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Malin Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malin-Head-Hotels.0-l6086169-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Miss Junies Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tortuguero-Hotels-Miss-Junies-Lodge.h11437832.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel Edgar & Achille](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Edgar-Restaurant-Hotel.h6456398.Hotel-Information) > > [Aninga Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tortuguero-Hotels-Aninga-Lodge.h16298605.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Sydney (SYD)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/syd/birmingham-to-sydney) ### Cars > [Car hire in Long Eaton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Long-Eaton.d6047664.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities ### Packages > [Fuengirola Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuengirola.d5775.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General