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Hotel Las Tortugas

Frente al mar, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
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Hotel Las Tortugas
Ranked #6 of 7 hotels in Playa Grande
4.0 of 5 stars 131 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(3)
  • Nice pool(3)
  • Leatherback turtles(3)
  • Very friendly(3)
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    23
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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My husband and I booked this hotel even after read some negatively reviews from this site. We arrived very late on a Friday night and it was too dark to get to our apartment. The owner was away from the property but called the hotel to tell me that she would be happy to pick us up and take us... More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Three nite stay in the main hotel in May. The accommodations, while modest, are a very good value for the money. Guests are situated right on the beach, and the facilities include a pleasant pool, three-meal restaurant and bar, and adjacent surf shop/rental/taco stand. Staff is generally helpful and pleasant. Occasionally, guests may feel they are being directed towards specific... More

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new york city
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Hotel Las Tortugas is amazing! My husband and two children (ages 8 and 11) stayed there and we had the best vacation we’ve ever had. If you want a great vacation away from the crowds and the tourist spots this is the place to go! This is an authentic Costa Rican experience. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating... More

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Margate City, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

There were so many things we loved about this hotel! #1 It is family owned and they employ all local costa ricans who are all friendly and treat you like family. #2 location- it is directly on the beach in front of amazing surf. You just grab your board and go! You can stay right on beach in multiple choices... More

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Banff, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

First of all I would recommend asking yourself what you expect from your trip to CR. if you want to feel like you're still in North America then this is not the right hotel for you. If you Want to be RIGHT ON THE BEACH, directly in front of the main surf peak and staying at a hotel that feels... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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exactly what we were expecting and desired- prior trip advisor reviews were on the money and we just want to reaffirm what a laidback, beachside small, surf and nature oriented place this is-we had room # 3- actually a suite with 2 prettily tiled bathrooms and 2 bedrooms plus a patio we used mostly to dry the bathing suits we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012 via mobile
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We love this hotel because the staff treat you like family. There are 11 rooms in the hotel, 10 cabins, and 11 apartments. The restaurant and bar can't be beat. They overlook the ocean and nature is everywhere. Lots of hammocks in the shade and the pool is great! The staff changes the water every day in the hot tub.... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

Beds are terrible, we both woke up w sore backs and immwdiately checked into the Rip Jack Inn down the street. Sheets were old and didnt fit the bed, kept alipping off the corners by morning the sheets were bunched up. Blankets were old but functional. A/C worked very well but was old and really noisy. Location ia great but... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place was great. We stayed in Greek 4 and loved it. It was cheap, clean, and in a great location. When we arrived there was a group of howler monkeys sitting in the tree outside our window! We went to Playa Grande for a chance to see the sea turtles and Las Tortugas was situated just across the street... More

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Mount Prospect
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Even though Hotel Las Tortugas was more expensive than our other lodgings in Costa Rica, I made reservations here because it seemed to be the 'go to' hotel for the turtle nesting tours. The room wasn't dated. It was just plain shabby. The mattress was lumpy and it felt like it was full of sand. The bathroom was so out... More

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  • Las Tortugas Hotel
  • Las Tortugas Playa Grande
Address: Frente al mar, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* S$32 - 173

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