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Reviewed 14 July 2018 via mobile

We stayed four days and enjoyed a lot the hotel. Staff was really nice and we received a wonderful attention. Room was really comfortable and the pool was wonderful.
Hotel is near Carrillo beach.
We will back again!

Date of stay: March 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dennis C, Owner at Hotel Esperanza, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2018

Hola Mariela, It was our pleasure getting to know you all. Thank you for your kind comments and we look forward to your return visit with us. Welcome to the Esperanza family! You come as a client but it is always our goal that you leave as a friend. Warm Regards, Dennis & Karina

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Reviewed 8 April 2018 via mobile

This hotel is great. Dennis, the owner is the most helpful person imaginable. Only 7 rooms, but that is a plus in my book. I strongly recommend this place wanting to stay in the Playa Carrillo/Samara area. Dennis, thanks for the wonderful experience!

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dennis C, Owner at Hotel Esperanza, responded to this reviewResponded 8 April 2018

Greetings mi amigos, Thank you for your kind comments. It was our pleasure getting to know you both and welcome you as a family member of Hotel Esperanza. We look forward to your return visit. Warm Regards, Dennis & Karina

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Reviewed 5 April 2018

This hotel is a real gem. It is small, (only 7 rooms) and is in immaculate condition. The rooms are small, but since most time is spent outdoors (there are chairs outside each room) the room size is perfectly fine. The Pool/Spa are steps away from the room and it seems that very little time is spent in the room. The grounds of the hotel are great, The pool/spa is immaculate and available at any time. The beach is a short 10 minute walk down hill. Really easy to get to the beach. Not so easy to get back. The down hill changes to up hill, and is a real climb. I am old (76) and I could do it but discovered the easy way is to take the car down to the beach. Plenty of parking and shady spots to sit. Vendors have snacks and treats available.
Dennis and Kari are gracious hosts, and both are there to help anytime you need. They have an honor system beer/cold drink machines in the office. Just write down on the pad for your room what you drink and settle up when you leave. There are over 900 DVD movies available. There is no Satellite or cable TV. I didn't even turn of the TV
Dennis knows the area well, he's owned the hotel foe 12 years, and will recommend great places to eat. One Seafood restaurant is 4 KM away, and you have to make reservations. The seafood specialties were great, price was reasonable and the service was individual. The reason you make reservations is that if they have no reservations they are not open. We ate here twice in 4 days. All food is prepared to order, so be prepared to relax for 30 to 45 minutes while your food is prepared. It's worth the wait. This is a true taste of Costa Rica. A second place is directly behind the hotel. It's an Argentine Steakhouse, and it's great. Excellent steaks, cooked properly (don't ask for medium well or well done. Good steaks turn into less than desirable when overcooked.)My steak, a Filet Mignon was cooked a perfect medium with a hot pink center. Very flavorful and juicy. The roasted potatoes were delicious. The salad was great. All in all a great experience with fair prices.
The highlight of the trip was breakfast every morning. The first morning we were one of only 2 room that were occupied. Dennis and Kari prepared a cooked to order breakfast that was great. The rest of the time the hotel was full so they has a buffet set up. 5 kinds of fresh fruit, coffee, juice, scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, gallo pinto, and potatoes cooked in an Southern US style. The potatoes were delicious. I cook some very similar and I picked up a tip from Dennis on a better way to prepare them. I tried it the next day home and it is great.
We live in Costa Rica in the US winter months and in the US in spring and summer. I have been doing this for about eight years. I have stayed in very expensive hotels, very cheap hotels and everything in between. This hotel is the overall best hotel I have been in in Costa Rica. I have spent more money, had more amenities, larger rooms and have never been as pleased as I have here.
I will be back and probably spend 3 or 4 weeks a year here. It's a great place to relax, sit on the beach, eat good food, talk to the great owners, and generally enjoy Costa Rica.

Room tip: All are great
Date of stay: April 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dennis C, Owner at Hotel Esperanza, responded to this reviewResponded 8 April 2018

Hola Robert & Mari, It was our absolute pleasure spending time with you both. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations and sharing recipes for morning potatoes. We were very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and welcome you to the Esperanza family. We look forward to your return. It is and will always be our goal that you come as a client but you will leave as a friend. Take care and '"Que le Vaya bien!''

Warm Regards, Dennis & Karina

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Reviewed 27 March 2018

The best hotel we've stayed at in Costa Rica. Very clean and modern rooms, lots of hot water (not a given in CR), quiet and chill setting, fun pool, home-cooked and big breakfast, 900 DVDs to borrow from when you're not at the beach. The location is excellent - close to the beach, next to several good restaurants and a small grocery store. Felt very safe. Dennis and Kari are amazing owners/hosts. They went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Can't recommend this hotel enough.

Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dennis C, Owner at Hotel Esperanza, responded to this reviewResponded 29 March 2018

Thank you for taking the time to tell others your experience with Hotel Esperanza. It was our pleasure spending time with you both and look forward to your return visit. Regards, Dennis & Kari

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Reviewed 22 March 2018

This was our 8th visit to the Hotel Esperanza and won't be the last. Dennis & Kari are wonderful hosts and make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. The rooms are standard with a comfortable bed, fan and a/c. The breakfast Dennis provides is amazing and plentiful. The hotel is very clean and very well maintained. Cold drinks/beer fridge available in the lobby on an honor system. Great restaurant located right behind the hotel (Argentine Steakhouse). Dennis is very knowledgeable about the area and will recommend restaurants, activities, etc. About a 5 minute walk to the most beautiful beach. Lots of palm trees for shade; great waves for boogie boarding.

Room tip: All rooms are pretty much the same.
Date of stay: March 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dennis C, Owner at Hotel Esperanza, responded to this reviewResponded 29 March 2018

Hola Barb, As with every visit, it was our pleasure spending time with you both. After 8 visits you are a huge part of the Esperanza Family and we look forward to your next visit. There will always be a cold beer awaiting your arrival. Regards Dennis & Kari

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