What types of Costa Rica hotels are there? What are their standards? What services can I expect?

The variety of Costa Rica hotels is unsurpassed, from rustic mountain and cloud forest lodges to branded luxury resorts on the beach in Guanacaste...

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What are your recommendations in choosing a hotel in Costa Rica?

Some of our favorite hotels are listed on this website and recommended below. These hotels are a true reflection of what Costa Rica is all about as a holiday destination...

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To be realistic, what are the negatives to expect from Costa Rican hotels?

Probably the most surprising aspect about Costa Rican hotels and resorts is that your restaurant bills will be about a quarter higher than your estimate...

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What is the food like in a typical local Costa Rican hotel?

Do not expect the food portions to bear much resemblance to what you usually find in hotels or chain eateries in the USA. Portions are smaller here, even in very good hotels...

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Will we come across any bad service attitude like we have experienced in some other countries?

You will find that everyone is friendly, but more reserved than average Americans. In most cases, restaurant staff are not conversant about details related to the menu items...

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Do hotels in Costa Rica serve the same type of food like we would expect in an American hotel?

Often we hear comments that the variety of dishes in a hotel restaurant menu is no different from what is served in the streets. Well, they have a point...

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