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Hotel Raratonga

3 kms north from the Intersection of Playa el Carmen, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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Hotel Raratonga
Ranked #11 of 28 Santa Teresa B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Brooklyn, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My stay at Raratonga was perfect. Clean, simple and tastefully done rooms with hot water, mini fridge, safe, coffee maker and shared deck. It was peaceful, right up the road from one of the best surf breaks in Santa Teresa and very close to a supermarket, local restaurant and the best sunset restaurant in the area, Rocamor. Alessia was an... More

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Long Branch, New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We stayed at the apartments with another couple. It is very clean. Kitchen was great to have to cook and sit out on front patio and enjoy meals and drinks. Bathroom was great. Within walking distance to restaurants and stores. Air con worked great. The bed was very heard though but slept pretty well. I would definitely stay there again.... More

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Toronto
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Raratonga was a joy to stay at from beginning to end, beginning with our host Gianni, who was so friendly, helpful, and sweet. He was ready with a smile every single time we passed reception, and answered all of our questions with regards to board rentals, restaurants, sight-seeing, and lessons. In fact Gianni himself gave me my first surf lesson... More

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Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Raratonga Apartments were great! We had a lovely set of rooms with kitchen, the best mattresses we ran into in Costa Rica, really nice grounds,and a swimming pool. We were insulated from the dust of Santa Teresa roads, which is overwhelming, and our owner/host, Gianni, was wonderful. He was there with a smile every day, and arranged everything we needed,... More

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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I stayed here for a week and enjoyed the stay. Its in a great location being as its by the hacienda super market, soda restaurant and beach way. Plus alysia and Lucy (owners here) are laid back and accommodating. Housekeeping everyday spoiled me. One bad thing though was this weird dream catcher that game me nightmares every night.

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Saskatoon, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

We loved this little hotel. We stayed upstairs and it was kind of like a little tree house!! The wood exterior and interior were beautiful. Easy access to beach. Staff was very friendly. Soda and confectionary next door. Quite a few restaurants within walking distance. The only thing that would have been better would have been a pool. I know... More

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Raratonga, Owner at Hotel Raratonga, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Dear Mallory, we would like to thank you so much for your nice words! You and your husband are such nice and gentle persons and we loved having you here with us.We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the grounds and with this response we would also like to thank all the guests that recently have been so kind... More

Landskrona, Sweden
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

A nice quiet little hotel. The owners are very helpfull and very friendly. Very clean rooms and close to the beach. We stayed there with two small children and they loved the pool and garden. We really recomend this place.

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Quebec City, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Me and the boys stayed in Raratonga Apartments for about 1 month in the summer of 11'. The place is a little piece of heaven. Alessia (hi! remember us? 3 frenchies boys from Canada!?) , her husband Stefano if I have a good memory) and their dogs (are such nice people and they are always there If you need anything... More

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Ottawa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013 via mobile

Let's just start by saying that Johnny over there is one of the nicest people we've ever met. He seems to genuinely care about our day, our plans for the next day, our trouble, our needs. He's always close by, even when everything in the hotel is close for the night, to hear our story, offer advice or tips about... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

We had a really good stay att Raratonga when visiting ST over Christmas/ New Year. They were very welcoming and helpful throughout. They gave us good recommendations and made reservations to various activities/transportation etc... for us. The room was accomadating and had just what we needed! The strip of beach nearest the Hotel was, according to us, the best strech... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Raratonga

Also Known As:
Raratonga
Address: 3 kms north from the Intersection of Playa el Carmen, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Santa Teresa
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 28 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Teresa
Price range (per night): S$44 - 66
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Raratonga and Raratonga Apartments with pool,2 places to choose from for travellers of any budget.10 units total,double rooms and fully equipped kitchen apartments,5 minutes walking from the best surf spot of Santa Teresa. ... more   less 

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