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Totem Hotel Beach Resort

3.0 of 5
1,5 km south Puerto Viejo Beach Front | Playa Cocles, 70403, Costa Rica
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Totem Hotel Beach Resort
Ranked #7 of 13 hotels in Puerto Viejo
4.0 of 5 stars 157 Reviews
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Mexico City, Mexico
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed in Totem Hotel Beach Resort for 5 nights in May 2012 and I can only say great things about the hotel. The swimming pool and the jacuzzi are so relaxing and clean! The breakfast is one of the best ones I have ever had in hotels, all freshly home-made and a big variety of food. And the staff... More

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MARCO FERRARA, Gerente at Totem Hotel Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Hello Crazysexyfuntraveler! Thank you for your comments it is a pleasure for us you stayed in our Hotel. You have the door's Hotel opened when you want to come back. Mariela Pérez Manager More

London, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The family who run Hotel Totem were warm and friendly, as were the rest of the staff. Everything was done to make our stay extremely pleasant. The rooms were comfortable and the food great. The Hotel is set in beautiful grounds and is right opposite the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our four nights there and would recommend it to anybody... More

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Montevideo
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is located right in front of Cocles Beach, which is amazing to go surfing, have a relaxing massage under the palm trees or just sunbathe. The hotel is all right, it would need some decorating and improvement of the surroundings, but it is clean and being in Cocles you just sleep in the room! I went with my... More

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Hh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

First we have to say that we never had been in totem, because we didn't get the chance. We tried to make a reservation by phone 48 hrs before we wanted to go there. This is how we've been dooing it for the last weeks... For the open vouchers you should call 24 hours before and then it's up to... More

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MARCO FERRARA, Owner at Totem Hotel Beach Resort, responded to this review
1 May 2012

Dear Markus, I understand your complaint and I think it is rightful, in high season as situations have happened to her, apart from that I do not think it is right to classify the work of all the people of our hotel without even being in our hotel, and this' estrmamente incorrect. All members of our staff work daily with... More

San jose
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our visit to Totem Resort was a relaxing experience, we loved the south caribean area. The Totem facilities are so comfortable, there are in front of Cocles beach, you only need cross the street to enjoy the sun and the clear water of these beach. We hope return to these hotel; the trade whit us are awesome!

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Tel Aviv, Israel
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Rooms -were really basic, no stream at the shower!!!! ( makes it tough to clean sand off your body). Air condition at xtra charge???? At a hot and humid place like this??? An xtra 10$ for the A/C remote. Location is awesome !!! Across from the beach. Breakfast- is good compared to other places in the country, buffet with fair... More

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MARCO FERRARA, Gerente at Totem Hotel Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 May 2012

Hello Froind the shower outside the room (close to the Surf Shop) is accurately to clean the sand of your body for avoiding to leave the sand on the room's bathroom. Normal check out time is at 12:00 noon and it is not possible to leave the room later because check in time is at 2:00 pm and all clients... More

Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We had a wonderful time at Hotel Totem Beach Resort! The location of the hotel is right across the street from one of the best and most beautiful beaches in town, Playa Cocles, and it is nearby many restaurants and shops in town (~1.5km/15 min walk). The hotel itself has a gorgeous garden, great pool and hammocks, as well as... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have travelled the world and our experience at Totem was one of the best we have ever had. The staff were so helpful and truly went above and beyond to help us. We travelled with two kids (4 and 18 months) and the two room setup with bunk beds for the kids was a perfect setup. The breakfast in... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

First, I was told about the hotel through a friend who had stayed here about 6 months ago, then our travel agent suggested it as well. The hotel is a bit of a walk into town but nice that it is far enough from town to be quiet. The beach is literally out the front door and is beautiful for... More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

First of all, I am not some whiney, impossible to please guest. I have stayed in lots of places and know a dump from a well-run establishment. Gripe#1: The mattress of our king-sized bed was on a solid concrete base and was totally worn-out and should have been in a land-fill years ago. We ended up sleeping on a single-bed... More

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Address: 1,5 km south Puerto Viejo Beach Front | Playa Cocles, 70403, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* S$104 - 153

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