Title: La Catalina Hotel and Suites Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1590522&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # La Catalina Hotel and Suites Experience mountain bliss with rejuvenating spa treatments. Savor delicious meals amidst lush gardens while taking in breathtaking views. ## Photo gallery for La Catalina Hotel and Suites ![Terrace/patio - La Catalina Hotel and Suites (Jesús)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/534f06a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - La Catalina Hotel and Suites (Jesús)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/b50b8f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas - La Catalina Hotel and Suites (Jesús)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/0951102a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing - La Catalina Hotel and Suites (Jesús)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/013a8b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Porch - La Catalina Hotel and Suites (Jesús)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/8f97ee74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At La Catalina Hotel and Suites, immerse yourself in mountain serenity with a poolside bar, coffee shop/cafe, and Temptations Restaurant serving garden views. Unwind at Desire Spa or try yoga classes; enjoy the 2 outdoor pools, library, arcade/game room or explore the nearby mountains. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 17 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=1590522&PinnedHotelID=1590522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed ![Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/636fa301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Balcony or patio Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Fridge LED TV Pillow menu Ceiling fan - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub ![Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/7bfe5a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub ### Highlights Balcony Soundproofed Connecting rooms available Fridge LED TV Pillow menu Ceiling fan Down duvet - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom ![Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1590600/1590522/f17bd016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer LED TV - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-La-Catalina-Hotel-And-Suites.h1590522.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-La-Catalina-Hotel-And-Suites.h1590522.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Jesús, La Catalina Hotel and Suites is in the suburbs and in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Poás Volcano National Park. Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm and Cafe Britt Coffee Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and ecotours. [Visit our Jesús travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jesus.dx828947430880845824) ![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%7C10.05061%2C-84.14709&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-jg488c4Gl8MeAVqhZTbG9hi0aU=) Beside Cedal Convention Center, Jesús, Heredia, 40401 ### What's nearby - Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm \- 10 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Museo de Cultura Popular \- 11 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Cafe Britt Coffee Farm \- 14 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Universidad Nacional \- 15 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Palace of Sports \- 16 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Heredia Station - 13 min drive - San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Naked Grill Dark Kitchen - ‬6 min drive - ‪El Banco de los Mariscos - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taquería Raquel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cosechas Santa Bárbara - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bar y Restaurante Herradura - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel in the mountains At La Catalina Hotel and Suites, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in aromatherapy, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at Desire Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Temptations Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, a hair salon and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other perks at this hotel include: - 2 outdoor pools, along with pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at La Catalina Hotel and Suites feature comforts, such as pillow menus, as well as amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee: CRC 3 to 3.50 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Temptations Restaurant ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Full-service spa - Gym - Hot tub - Library - Outdoor tennis court - Tennis lessons - TV in common areas - Yoga classes ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station - Conference centre - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In the mountains - Picnic area - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - In-room massages - Manicures/pedicures - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 3 buildings - 3 floors - Built in 2005 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom ### Entertainment - LED TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Minibar - Refrigerator ### More - Ceiling fan - Connecting rooms available - Free local calls - Iron/ironing board - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Express check-out available ### 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 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Breakfast fee: approximately CRC 3 to 3.5 per person 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 credit card, debit card or 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 Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts credit cards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 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 Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub ### Property is also known as La Catalina La Catalina Hotel La Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia La Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia Catalina Hotel Santa Barbara de Heredia Catalina Santa Barbara de Heredia Catalina ta Barbara Heredia La Catalina Hotel Suites La Catalina And Suites Jesus La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel La Catalina Hotel and Suites Jesús La Catalina Hotel and Suites Hotel Jesús ## Frequently asked questions ### Does La Catalina Hotel and Suites have a pool? ### Is La Catalina Hotel and Suites pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at La Catalina Hotel and Suites? ### What time is check-in at La Catalina Hotel and Suites? ### What time is check-out at La Catalina Hotel and Suites? ### Does La Catalina Hotel and Suites provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is La Catalina Hotel and Suites located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## La Catalina Hotel and Suites Reviews 7.4 ### 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ### 7.8 Staff & service ### 6.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 5 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 4 Apr 2013 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Acceptable service, not as in the pictures/feature Telephone in the room not working, Wifi could not be enabled in the habitation, interior roof in the bathroom damaged. All these things were communicated upon arrival, only the last one was fixed. Other rooms were available but was not allowed to change to another one with services working properly. The family pool and the gym shows lack of adequate maintenance. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 17 Oct 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities El cuarto del presidential suite en las ventanas le hacian falta persianas, el cual permitia el ingreso de la claridad cuando amanecia. Luego el olor de la habitacion, se percibia un olor a humedad por falta de ventilacion del cuarto. El cuarto si era comodo en cuanto a tamaño y por otro lado comida estaba bien. Sin embargo observe un gato dentro de la cocina eso no me agrado mucho. El personal que hay se observo que hacen u esfuerzo por brindar un buen servicio. En general considero que se puede mejorar bastante con mas personal q atienda las condiciones de limpieza y olor ya que la instalacion es muy linda. Oh tambien los jardines los note muy descuidados. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### esteban, costa rica 3 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Good for going with couple or very close friends We met nice people and had a good time as couple.... Hotel people are not very friendly but they help when you ask them for. The pool was nice but it could be better cleaned.... The food was ok.... The fun is always in your hands and the rest is up to you! Don't go alone by yourself ##### esteban Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Traveler1 22 Mar 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Nude Hotel Expedia did not mention to us that this was a nude hotel. You could imagine our shock upon check- in. Apparently the hotel goes by another name too, "Desire". Be ware of this, I'd hate someone to be put in an awkward situation like this in a foreign country. ##### Traveler1 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Scott C , Miami 28 Feb 2017 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### web site needs updating left early won't be back booked presidential suite with balcony . no balcony ?? wi fi non existent. manager even gave me a code but said you can try this but it will not work. Ownership needs to fix this place or close it. employees did their best with what they have . paid for two night, left after one , ##### Scott C ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Un hotel genial de montaña Se ve el valle central de san josé de noche totalmente precioso ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Geovanna 11 Jul 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excelente trato por parte del personal a cargo Muy buena experiencia ##### Geovanna ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam & Jen, New Jersey 1 May 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great service in excellent kept grounds Was more relaxing and beautiful than expected. Extremely clean throughout. The entire facility is kept immaculate; from the rooms to the gardens, trees and pools. The views are amazing especially at night. The service from the staff was incredible and very much appreciated. Very good food, cold drinks, and prompt service with a smile. Being in a very remote area forced us to stay within the resort during our stay and relax while being pampered by the attentive staff. I know there are options to explore outside of the resort, but we chose to stay put during our stay. We enjoyed a very much needed romantic vacation with nothing to worry about. We really enjoyed the freedom and quietness as well as the opportunity to enjoy nature nude when we felt like it. Thank you to Laura, Angela, Luis, and the rest of the staff for making this vacation an unforgettable one. ##### Sam & Jen ### 6/10 Okay #### mauricio, costa rica 12 Jul 2015 #### adult hotel my experience was nice , but you have to tell the people that the hotel is for swingers couples because the real name of the hotel is hotel desiere, and people are walking in bathsrope, and the presidential suite that we buy, the carpet smells, the courtain did not work and it was a little disapointment. We ask for a room change and it was very nice near tennis court. ##### mauricio ### 6/10 Okay #### cece, seattle 5 Jul 2015 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### I would say a 3 1/2 star.... So me and my husband had a one night stay here and upon reading reviews it seemed like a nice place. It's an adult only hotel in a secluded location. Two pool, a jacuzzi, the landscape was beautiful, the mansion had lovely ornate woodworkings. But the downside to the stay that made it super uncomfortable was that I felt like I was in a horror movie. We went on a weekday, and we're the only guests on the property. Mind you we were at a very secluded location so that didn't help to the uneasiness of this place. The guy who showed us the grounds said that people usually come on the weekends, I hope so because it was just weird. The room was a little musty but pretty. No English channels on TV. And I pretty much stayed up all night thinking I was gonna be sold to traffickers. Lol. I have a wild imagination. If there were more guests I strongly believe I would have had a better time that is why I would recommend this place because of its beauty and charm. But I wouldn't recommend going on a weekday unless your into that kind of secluded, different country, creepy shanangins lol. ##### cece ### 2/10 Terrible #### Geancarlo, San José 5 May 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Calificación 0 estrellas Horrible es el resumen del hotel. Realmente este es un hotel que no es recomendado y no es de buen servicio, este hotel dice dar wifi y no lo tienen, ofrecen habitaciones muy lindas y limpias en sus fotografías y no es así, no son nada lindas, aparte ofrecen llamadas nacionales gratuitas pero no tienen ni teléfono las habitaciones, como es posible que ni hielo para los huéspedes puedan ofrecer... No es un hotel serio la piscina estaba sucia nunca la limpiaron, la televisión por cable era fatal y no brindaron el servicio de aseo a la habitación un día.. Creo realmente que las fotografías ofrecidas y demás información del hotel es una burla y engaño a las personas. ##### Geancarlo ### 6/10 Okay #### bart, florida 3 Mar 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### hard to get to and find with our rented car and directions that were supposed to be their in 30 minuted from the airport....took us 5 hours. We finally found someone whe lived there and we followed them. I never get lost while driving, but in Costa Rica the streets do not have names and sometimes come to dead end . We were going so much in circles that I seen the same person selling lottery ticket by the street. The place is like a guarded palace on the side of the mountain. The place does not have heat in the rooms. food excellent. grounds excellent. It overlooks San Jose at night and view is great. The Hot tub had a malfunction .... and the pool was shallow and cool. We got there at night and it was cool. We really could have used a blanket. Oh by the way the road to this place was really bad.. Would I go back... no. ##### bart ### 6/10 Okay #### Seline, schweiz 6 Jan 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### war ein wenig enttäuschend das hotel ist in die jahre gekommen! bilder sehen besser aus als es ist! war aber sonst tip top! ##### Seline ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gerson Mauricio, san jose 11 Nov 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### malo las condiciones de la cama esta pesima ##### Gerson Mauricio ### 8/10 Good #### aprendiz, heredia 4 Aug 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### muy lindo todo A mi esposa y a mi nos encanto estamos pensando volver otra vez y con fe este año ##### aprendiz ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fam. Gómez 23 Jun 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### muy buen servicio A pesar de que es complicado llegar al hotel, ya que estás ahí, la amabilidad del personal hace que lo olvides y te sientas cómodo con la elección. El personal hace lo posible para que estés contento. ##### Fam. Gómez ### 10/10 Excellent #### meme, texas 16 Jun 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel in the mountains over looking the city First time at this hotel and was a great surprise. There are two swimming pools and one is clothing optional. We had a great room in front of the pool, the room also had a full kitchen,living area, comfortable bed, and the property is located in a quiet area with plenty of nature. Also the nightly concert performed by the frogs in the pools by the main building. ##### meme ### 4/10 Poor #### Koala123 12 May 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### not what we expected The hotel is situated in a wonderful setting up on the hill, overlooking San Jose in the midst of very nice gardens. But it is difficult to get up there because the road is in very poor condition. Without a GPS and a 4x4 we would have never reached the hotel. The hotel itself did not meet our expectations. The room was not very clean. We had several ant trails directly through our room. The chairs and bedding smelled a bit moldy. After heavy rainfall was a big puddle under one window. Everything was rather old and run down. Under the bed we found rubbish from the last guest. The restaurant is good at reasonable prices but the staff could be a bit more motivated. ##### Koala123 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 27 Apr 2014 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Questionable near San Jose This hotel was so creepy we had to leave and find another hotel. Staff couldn't get our "room" unlocked after our efforts. Had a hard time getting anyone to let us in through the gate at dark. Expected an Adam's family member to appear. I was actually shocked that this hotel was offered through Expedia. Charge was non-refundable. Now I know why. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nancy Williams, Roseville CA USA 4 Apr 2014 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not as represented! The pictures on hotels.com did NOT represent the room we stayed in. We arrived at the beautiful place (apparently called the "Desire" Hotel), checked in, and then had to drove down a road to a completely different building that looked like a run-down house that had been converted to rooms. This is the Catalina. No wifi, no a/c, handle of hair dryer all taped up, one small soap at sink (none in shower), one shampoo, no coffee for coffee-maker, and generally in very poor condition. It was clean and the view was beautiful. It's not right, however, that we were mislead by pictures and description on hotels.com website. ##### Nancy Williams ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Mar 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tranquilidad asegurada Excelente como siempre..... Recomendado ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cris, San Jose 20 Feb 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Estuvo bastante bien Muy bien, la alimentación en realidad muy buena. Un lugar tranquilo. ##### Cris ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 16 Feb 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Wonderful staff, helpful; very positive experience Very nice hotel, wonderful location: flowers, pool, jacuzzi- not in town, about 20 mn from Heredia. Very nice staff (especially Angela :), good food. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Jul 2013 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Escapada agradable Bonito hotel y atención de muy buena calidad. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jul 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hermosa oportunidad para descansar! 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