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Hotel Esperanza

APDO 65-5235, Playa Carrillo 5235, Costa Rica
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Quinton, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The hotel is clean, affordable and the owner, Dennis, is vey helpful. My wife and I had a great time and if we come back to Carrillo, we will stay here. Dennis arranged our horeback riding adventure.Reasonably priced! The views were amazing. Playa Carrillo was incredibly hot and we were glad the AC was working at the hotel. The pool... More

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Des Moines
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43 reviews 43 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We loved staying at this hotel! Dennis (the owner and ex-pat) is so friendly and helpful. The hotel itself has 7 rooms, all along one corridor. The rooms are small, but very functional and have air conditioning, electricity, and hot water. The pool is small, but perfect to cool off in the mid afternoon heat. The televisions are not hooked... More

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Colorado
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Dennis, the owner of Hotel Esperanza, was the single friendliest host of a hotel on our entire trip (we stayed in 12 different places – all of them good!) in Costa Rica. He really made his home our home –we were able to use his refrigerator to store a few items, he engaged our 5-year-old son playing in his multiple... More

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Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

My Husband and I had a wonderful stay at Hotel Esperanza. Our room was very clean with a rich, Bombay type decor. The showers were hot and had plenty of pressure. A delicious complimentary breakfast consisting of fresh fruit, eggs, French toast, and the best gallo pinto around was also offered with our stay. The pool at the hotel was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

I stayed 3 nights along with my family, we had a great time there. This hotel is clean, with excellent location. Carrillo is one of the best beaches in CR. If we had the opportunity of going there again, we would definitely go to Esperanza Hotel again. Dennis is the owner of this place, he is a very nice guy,... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

The hotel is very clean and comfortable. It's minutes away from a beautiful and quiet beach and the pool is refreshing and pretty. Dennis is a great host, very accommodating and helpful. My husband got sick during out stay and he helped us with everything. He is such a nice guy and will do anything to accommodate his guests. Breakfast... More

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

Dennis, the genuinely friendly owner, will go the extra mile and a half to make you feel at home in his impeccably clean Hotel Esperanza. A tasty and generous breakfast was included and served in the cozy outside dining area next to a small but refreshing pool underneath a starfruit tree. A very impressive collection of movies in the lobby's... More

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Varberg, Hallands Län, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Do not usually write here on TripAdvisor, but the experience at the Hotel Esperanza was so good that it would be wrong not to let others know. Major hospitality is hard to find. Dennis received us with open arms and solved everything he could to make our stay great. Fixed with extra mattress, drying rack so we could wash up... More

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Dana Point, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

My husband and I and our 2 daughters and their husbands had a wonderful three days stay at Hotel Esperanza. Our host, Dennis, made us feel like we were right at home. We enjoyed the delicious breakfasts, the honor bar, the pool, the beach and the clean and comfortable rooms. Dennis recommended a sunset horseback ride that was a highlight... More

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Montréal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

We spent 3 nights at the nice, cozy and quiet Hotel Esperanza with our two kids. We really enjoyed our stay: rooms are clean, nice pool, very good breakfast, really close to the beautiful Playa Carillo. The owner Dennis is really friendly and really took good care of us! Do not hesitate to go at this hotel. Also, don't miss... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Esperanza

Also Known As:
Esperanza Hotel Playa Samara
Hotel Esperanza Costa Rica/Guanacaste
Address: APDO 65-5235, Playa Carrillo 5235, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Carrillo
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a family oriented hotel, welcoming singles, couples, wedding parties, families, children, and handicap guests. Being a small hotel of 7 rooms we offer a warm family atmosphere with the added bonus of having the amenities of the larger hotels. In 2007 we accomplished a total remodel including all guestrooms with European tiles and exotic Mahogany and Cedar woods throughout. The hotel also features the addition of a new custom pool and spa. ... more   less 

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