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Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Pool View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 Villas Del Mar, Tambor, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Place, Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Pool View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Pool View

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow, Private Bathroom, Park View

  • Park view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room, Accessible, Resort View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room, Accessible, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cóbano

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Parque Nacional Curu and 9 miles (15 km) of Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma Falls.

What's nearby

  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 27 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Montezuma Falls - 31 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 45 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Cocobolo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucán - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Palenque Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant was completed in August 2022.

This 3-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and fans. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cóbano hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 9)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Castillo Resort Cobano
Castillo Cobano
Castillo Resort
Villa Bali Resort Spa
Castillo Tambor And Restaurant
Castillo Tambor Resort Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant to the airport?

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant is 7.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 300 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant to the beach?

This hotel is 15.7 mi (50-min drive) from Santa Teresa Beach and 11.4 mi (35-min drive) from Montezuma Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant offer free breakfast?

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant have a pool?

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant features an outdoor pool.

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages, detox wraps, and body wraps.

How close is Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant to downtown Cóbano?

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant is 0.5 mi away from Tango Mar.

Castillo Tambor Resort and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic!! Food was so delicous beds are comfo well worth the money for a stay here we will return rtable room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like the hotel love the staff nice swim pool clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, excellent service. Amazing place to stay, would recommend a car since it’s a bit of drive off road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool hotel

Really cool castle-like hotel, beatiful pool, and pet friendly. The lady taking care of guests in the evening is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and beautiful and clean property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Off the beaten path..

Nice place, good food, wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay we had no issues. Good food and a lot to do in the area. A little hidden gem :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great castle experience.

Great staff. Good food and cool overall vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great. Room and pool were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to staff! We were on the 5th floor what a view!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the road to get to the hotel. The road was very rough!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful architecture,but 0 view from our hotel room and we booked a garden view room, to get there you need a good car is a dirt road
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was closed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aminta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing experience at this hotel. Check in was quick and the manager helped us with directions to rent an ATV. The owner of the hotel was so friendly and helpful and he gave us a ride to pick up the ATV!!! We felt very welcomed!!. If you want a place to get away to enjoy peaceful and comfortable stay, this is a good place to be. From this hotel, we could go to Montezuma beach, Tambor beach, Malpais town and Santa Teresa beach. Food was excellent and customer service was great!!!! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was run like a northern fishing camp . Don't pay for whole time . Stuck and expensive to get anywhere
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor is a really nice stay. The pool and main building are great. The rooms are unique and interesting. We stayed in the lower building and our room was fine. Very plain and simple compared to the main building. There is no sound proofing between room 8 and 9. We could hear everything the neighbours said and did and assume they could do the same with us. You need a car to go anywhere. Breakfast was included and was a traditional Tico meal which got us going in the morning. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for four nights. The building is quite remarkable. The top floor has exquisite views of the ocean and forest. While this is a very cool spot- small lodge, beautiful architecture/building there is definitely room for improvements in customer service/attention. While I am an independent traveler, I appreciate small gestures that go along way for customer attention. Such as a simple welcoming/greeting upon arrival- this did not happen and would have went a long way if it had. Details were non-existent for beach access, breakfast times, gate closure to get in/out, housekeeping needs (have to leave the room key with the staff if you leave the lodge), as there is only one key and they can not get into the room to clean otherwise. The shower was poor- again, I understand the rustic nature of the lodge- but it was so loud, trickled water that fluctuated between hot/cold. And lastly, the fan in the room was incredibly (painfully) noisy. It is not reasonable that anybody would/could/should listen to the noises this fan makes. And the lighting in the hallways were out at nighttime (but on during the day??)- making the trek up the flights of stairs a safety issue (had to use my own flashlight to see).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nidal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo Tambor was a shot in the dark for my wife and I. We had never been to Costa Rica before and weren't sure what to expect or not expect. We arrived late and were graciously welcomed by hotel staff. She was very helpful and welcoming, ensuring that we were happy with our room prior to leaving. This Hotel is True Castle as the name indicates. Our room was amazing and had an unbeatable view of the ocean. Surrounded by amazing animal and bird noises every morning the tastiest coffee we've had in a long time, equaled a true slice of paradise for us. The friendly staff assisted us with information about the surrounding area and was very informative. Castle grounds and city felt safe throughout our entire stay. We met with other guests who were from all over the world and made good new friends. The natural landscape of the pristinely-kept grounds were beautiful. Fruit trees, Avacado Trees, and Palms hug this property perfectly. We took hundreds of pictures of the Castle and its ground. Just Stunning. Every morning you'll see staff tending to the grounds. Even the owner of the Hotel was available and very accommodating to our every request or question. My wife and I will be booking this place again in June with our 3 children. There isn't a thing we needed that wasn't within a 20 minute driving distance. We truly recommend Castillo Tambor for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation with all the amenities, activities, and beauty you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malo en general

Los pocos empleados intentan cubrir las necesidades de los clientes pero tienen muy poco personal , no cuentan con recursos a mano ni un administrador o encargado . Por ejemplo , no habían huevos para el desayuno y entre ellos decidieron ir a comprar para brindar desayuno a los huéspedes . Pero se nota poco interés por invertir en el lugar. Los servicios sanitarios de las habitaciones están manchados , nada de champú, ni implementos de baño, si vas debes llevar, solo le ponen un mini jabón de cuerpo en un paquetito. La piscina si estaba limpia pero no se ofrecen almuerzos porque no hay personal ni recursos , hay un bar pero nadie lo atiende , de manera que durante el día no te ofrecen ni un vaso de agua mientras estás es la piscina o alrededores
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie-Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le personnel est vraiment gentil est fait tout pour rendre le séjour agréable. La piscine est extra de même que le set-up extérieur. La nourriture est bonne et les drinks sont très très bons! Le hic…les chambres…du moins celle que nous avions, la #8…genre de petit bungalow. C’est limite inconfortable! Bref, c’est un spot sympa pour deux trois nuits max.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
La piscina es de uso público lo cual es muy inconveniente porque es pequeña y hay pocas sillas. La primera tarde que llegamos hubo un grupo de personas (no huespedes) quienes incumplieron muchas de las reglas que nos hicieron firmar a nosotros, como tomar y comer dentro de la piscina, brincar y sobre todo hicieron muchisimo escándalo (musica ranchera a todo volumen y cantando y gritando) hasta las 21:00 y ocuparon todas las sillas sin ser huéspedes. Todo eso con complaciencia del personal. El desayuno es muy básico, no incluye frutas, ni té, ni tostadas. El servicio en general es lento y solo hubo dos muchachas atendiendo todo el hotel. Las habitaciones (con una cama) en la torre son bonitas pero la familiar (No 8) es bien básica, no tiene ningun mueble donde guardar ropa o guindar algo. Ni una silla. El lugar es bien bonito pero no se deberia abrir al público cuando hay huéspedes y deben mejorar la atención, y algunos detalles de las habitaciones.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon service mais les chambres ont besoins d'entretien, principalement salle de bain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buen servicio de las personas que trabajan ahí, nos ayudaron rápidamente con problemas de la habitación. Camas confortables, pero almohadas muy duras. En general es un buen lugar para desplazarse a puntos de interés cercanos. Rico desayuno y piscina refrescante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnulfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena ubicación si se busca tranquilidad y se posee transporte propio.