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Hotel Las Tortugas

Frente al mar, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
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Hotel Las Tortugas
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Escazu, Costa Rica
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20 reviews 20 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

When my Oregon friend told me she was finally doing that trip to Costa Rica, I thought : Las Tortugas Apartments!!!We rented 4 since my kid´s friends also came so we were a big group of 17, and enjoyed the beauty of the beach in Playa Grande, the friendlyness of the hotel's staff, the convenience of having a kitchen to... More

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Williams Lake, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

From the moment we drove in and were met by Alexi until the day we departed with hugs and handshakes, we had a wonderful stay at Las Tortugas. If you are looking for an American style hotel with cookie cutter rooms, phones, tv, & night time action this is not the place for you. But if you want to relax... More

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Playa Samara, Costa Rica
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

What a wonderful little get away. The staff is super friendly. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The rooms are very nice. I stayed in room 10 which has a very nice balcony overlooking the swimming pool. The beach is incredible. Huge and uncrowded. You owe it to yourself to pay a visit here.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This is one of my favorite places to stay in Grande, any review saying go to Tamarindo does not really enjoy Costa Rica. This place is right in surfer heaven and turtle laying heaven. On a great beach that never gets to crowded. They also have every option you could want, simple little rooms, nice ocean view rooms and even... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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28 reviews 28 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Just got back after spending 4 days here. The good: the food was absolutely delicious! We felt we were getting home cooked meals everytime. Irene and Sandra at the restaurant were absolutely fantastic, helpful, and friendly. Always a smile on their face! The pool area is well kept as is the restaurant. The room was terrific with lots of space... More

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Rockport, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

The staff at Las Tortugas was excellent. Rooms were serviced daily (cleaned, sheets and pillow covers changed, and fresh towels), restaurant was very good and the staff treated us as family. This was our first time to visit and on the recommendation of a couple different friends. We will definitely go back within the year. The staff went the extra... More

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Surfside Beach, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We just returned from our fourth year of spending February at Hotel Loas tortugas. The rooms are clean, the staff is very friendly and very trustworthy.The restaurant serves great food. We have made friends with folks who also stay there year after year. We will be back next year.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I stayed here in mid February 2013. I got the last room and was told I would be moved to a larger room the following day. I didn't stay around to see the next room, I went down the street to PGI and didn't regret it. My room was located in a small annex building that may of at one... More

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Hancock, New Hampshire
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

This place is awesome! You can find a small history of it on youtube! The beach is really popular for surfing and is also a nesting area for Leatherback turtles. The beach is literally 20-30 feet away from the hotel. The rooms range in size and in price, but are not fancy and always affordable. Our room was 870. for... More

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North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This is the 3rd year in a row we've stayed at Las Tortugas and are ready to book next year. The hotel just has a very cool vibe, service is great and you can't beat the location ! Playa Grande is very laid back and happy place. If you're into party cruises and wild nights, you should stay in Tamarindo.

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Additional Information about Hotel Las Tortugas

Also Known As:
Las Tortugas Hotel
Las Tortugas Playa Grande
Address: Frente al mar, Playa Grande, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Grande
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Playa Grande
#4 Romantic Hotels in Playa Grande
#5 Family Hotels in Playa Grande
Price range (per night): S$31 - 169
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a small, ecotouristic hotel located directly on the beach in Playa Grande with our rooms, pool, jacuzzi, open-air restaurant/bar, and hammock area just steps from the sand and the main surf peak in Playa Grande. We offer every kind of accommodation and price range with small economy rooms on the beachfront property with AC and private hotwater bathrooms starting at $25/night and our honeymoon suite with oceanview between $70 and $130/night depending on the season. We also offer economical apartments with kitchenette facilities up the road from the hotel, just a five minute walk to the beach. All of our apartment guests enjoy full access to the beachfront hotel amenities. ... more   less 

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