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... still live there from the time the property was abandoned. They are friendly but when you come back at night will bark at you which can be a little frightening, I think as long as you are chill they will not bother you. Pool was nice, I look forward to when they open up the tower in the future.
... There was tea, fresh ground coffee, and a french press to enjoy. Rooms included full bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. The pool area was sparkling clean every day with towels provided that you could also take with you to the beach. And I can't emphasize enough how clean...
... variety to enjoy it every day. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, delicious LOCAL coffee!, abundant portions (every meal). The chef who prepares the pool menu and dinner menu is extremely talented - especially with beef and snapper! The pool is beautiful (iguanas visit every day) and large enough...
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Write a reviewI stayed two nights, this is a very unique property, rooms are very nice with a sleeping area and sitting area. Off the porch I had a beautiful view of the bay and ocean. Currently they were only serving breakfast but lunch and dinner are available at a good restaurant just down the hill. The hotel has some dogs that still live there from the time the property was abandoned. They are friendly but when you come back at night will bark at you which can be a little frightening, I think as long as you are chill they will not bother you. Pool was nice, I look forward to when they open up the tower in the future.
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This is a long review, but there's so much to share with having a 5-night experience and having also stayed a night at a neighboring resort for comparison.
Nosara Hotel is still a bit of a secret paradise – dormant for 20 years and only just recently restored and renovated last summer. I can't urge travelers enough to skip the typical surrounding resorts and book your stay here if you want a truly authentic and convenient experience. Nosara Beach Hotel felt like it was very much an integrated part of the surrounding location.
For starters, the convenience of the hotel's location and nearby access alone is worth booking. Unlike other surrounding resorts, once you arrive at Nosara Beach Hotel after driving the long unpaved road to get there, you can access all the surrounding accommodations on foot. You're good to simply leave your car parked at the hotel for the rest of your stay. You can literally access both beaches from your room via the marked path to both Playa Palada and Playa Guiones. Walk right up to the only two beach-front restaurants in the town of Nosara (Bar Olga and La Luna) either from the beach or the road you came in on. Other eating options are also a short stroll away (Seekret Spot for gelato, Il Pizzeria for thin crust pizza, and more!).
As for the service, the staff is very kind, generous, and super friendly, so don't fret if you're not a Spanish speaker. Breakfast menu is free for guests with several options – I tried a different dish each morning and I recommend asking for a glass of pineapple juice (freshly juiced!). Their dining menu was outstanding and their drinks were beautifully crafted and tasty. Every single thing I ate was made fresh and tasted delicious. Remember that Tica service is a bit slower than what you might expect from American or other Western dining, but you have a completely open 360-view of the surrounding tropical scenery. So sit back, enjoy them, and tap into this more relaxed pace all the locals share, but know that you can ask the staff anything at any time and they're prompt to assess.
The rooms and grounds are a dreamy paradise too. Everything was so clean, simple, and had so much character that you often see surrounding resorts try to forge and overcharge to create a similar ambiance. Nosara Hotel is the real deal. Housekeeping was accommodating with fresh towels and daily room cleaning. There was tea, fresh ground coffee, and a french press to enjoy. Rooms included full bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. The pool area was sparkling clean every day with towels provided that you could also take with you to the beach. And I can't emphasize enough how clean every square inch of the hotel was and guests have pretty much full access to the entire property. From the original red clay-colored tiles in the main lobby to the vintage wooden furnishings and white linens in every room to the beautifully landscaped and maintained grassy courtyards and grounds, Nosara Beach Hotel is clearly the perfect choice for any travelers trying to avoid feeling like a tourist in a tropical beach resort and want the most authentic Tica paradise experience.
This place is incredibly special and the people that maintain it are the best of the best. I'm forever going to recommend Nosara Beach Hotel to anyone planning a visit and can't wait to return in the future!
Nosara Hotel is still a bit of a secret paradise – dormant for 20 years and only just recently restored and renovated last summer. I can't urge travelers enough to skip the typical surrounding resorts and book your stay here if you want a truly authentic and convenient experience. Nosara Beach Hotel felt like it was very much an integrated part of the surrounding location.
For starters, the convenience of the hotel's location and nearby access alone is worth booking. Unlike other surrounding resorts, once you arrive at Nosara Beach Hotel after driving the long unpaved road to get there, you can access all the surrounding accommodations on foot. You're good to simply leave your car parked at the hotel for the rest of your stay. You can literally access both beaches from your room via the marked path to both Playa Palada and Playa Guiones. Walk right up to the only two beach-front restaurants in the town of Nosara (Bar Olga and La Luna) either from the beach or the road you came in on. Other eating options are also a short stroll away (Seekret Spot for gelato, Il Pizzeria for thin crust pizza, and more!).
As for the service, the staff is very kind, generous, and super friendly, so don't fret if you're not a Spanish speaker. Breakfast menu is free for guests with several options – I tried a different dish each morning and I recommend asking for a glass of pineapple juice (freshly juiced!). Their dining menu was outstanding and their drinks were beautifully crafted and tasty. Every single thing I ate was made fresh and tasted delicious. Remember that Tica service is a bit slower than what you might expect from American or other Western dining, but you have a completely open 360-view of the surrounding tropical scenery. So sit back, enjoy them, and tap into this more relaxed pace all the locals share, but know that you can ask the staff anything at any time and they're prompt to assess.
The rooms and grounds are a dreamy paradise too. Everything was so clean, simple, and had so much character that you often see surrounding resorts try to forge and overcharge to create a similar ambiance. Nosara Hotel is the real deal. Housekeeping was accommodating with fresh towels and daily room cleaning. There was tea, fresh ground coffee, and a french press to enjoy. Rooms included full bottles of shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. The pool area was sparkling clean every day with towels provided that you could also take with you to the beach. And I can't emphasize enough how clean every square inch of the hotel was and guests have pretty much full access to the entire property. From the original red clay-colored tiles in the main lobby to the vintage wooden furnishings and white linens in every room to the beautifully landscaped and maintained grassy courtyards and grounds, Nosara Beach Hotel is clearly the perfect choice for any travelers trying to avoid feeling like a tourist in a tropical beach resort and want the most authentic Tica paradise experience.
This place is incredibly special and the people that maintain it are the best of the best. I'm forever going to recommend Nosara Beach Hotel to anyone planning a visit and can't wait to return in the future!
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Room Tip: Buy your sunscreen before you get to the hotel
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Number one: the staff are ALL lovely, helpful people. Breakfast is included, and there is enough variety to enjoy it every day. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, delicious LOCAL coffee!, abundant portions (every meal). The chef who prepares the pool menu and dinner menu is extremely talented - especially with beef and snapper! The pool is beautiful (iguanas visit every day) and large enough to share. Rooms have a/cs and fan, very soft sheets, comfy beds, fridge (which let us skip meals when we ate our leftovers).The Miss Sky Canopy Tour (zipline - DO IT!) leaves from here, as does a horseback riding experience (through the jungle and on to the beach), which made it extremely convenient. You can also walk to two pristine beaches. (FYI - DO NOT leave your flipflops, keys, sunglasses on the beach early morning, as they are easily stolen. No violent crime, but theft can happen. Leave key at front desk.) Pool table - but bring your own cards/games. Not far to walk into town either, although it does get very hot, so maybe wear your suit to cool off on the way back. Rosie's has good food and Juan Surfos has reasonably priced and good/variety of surf boards. On Tuesdays is a farmer's market and look for Palomma, an artistic jeweler, whose work is stunning. You can take a shortcut through a jungle path and might get to see a family of pessote (like racoons, but with very long tails), crossing in front of you. After being closed for 20 years, hotel only open for 8-9 months and they are still fine-tuning it, but it was a treat to stay there and everyone works super hard to make your vacation wonder-full.
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Room Tip: Ask for an ocean view - most have it, but I think that a couple may have a jungle view.
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I would not hesitate to recommend this place. The location is great, in between 2 fabulous beaches!
Close to a few good restaurants
The breakfast was fabulous and Hilary a great hostess.
Brian at the front desk was very accommodating!!!.
Also, playa Guiones is very busy, this place is so quiet and the pool great.
Close to a few good restaurants
The breakfast was fabulous and Hilary a great hostess.
Brian at the front desk was very accommodating!!!.
Also, playa Guiones is very busy, this place is so quiet and the pool great.
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Pros: location was pretty good, breakfast was good, pool is nice.
Cons: run down, not well maintained. For the price, service was lacking. Biggest issues were the ants, lots of them in the unit, two giant grasshoppers the size of your hand on our bed. Sewer gas smell. The major issues occurred at night after the front desk closed at 9, so we waited until the morning at 8 to tell the hotel, they said that we should have told them right away. They offered to upgrade rooms, but there is no pest control, there are ants all over of the property including the restaurant. The doors and windows are not sealed anywhere, so no reason to think that another room would be better. We left a day early.
Cons: run down, not well maintained. For the price, service was lacking. Biggest issues were the ants, lots of them in the unit, two giant grasshoppers the size of your hand on our bed. Sewer gas smell. The major issues occurred at night after the front desk closed at 9, so we waited until the morning at 8 to tell the hotel, they said that we should have told them right away. They offered to upgrade rooms, but there is no pest control, there are ants all over of the property including the restaurant. The doors and windows are not sealed anywhere, so no reason to think that another room would be better. We left a day early.
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