Book Cheap Hotels in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Excellent location - walking distance to many restaurants, 3 minute walk from the beach, off-street secure parking, super market and the Catholic Church. We were a party of six: 2 senior citizens, 2 adults and 2 children (12 and 10 years). Daily free Costa Rican breakfast with delicious coffee and local fresh fruit plus a welcome smile by Danny, was a nice way to start our day. Lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant were also tasty and reasonably priced. The owners - charming mother and son, Alberto - were always obliging and eager to help with our several requests. This included recommendations for local transportation, activities, restaurants, etc. Our 7-night stay went by too quickly. We can highly recommend the Hotel Mangaby.

What’s not to like? A slice of paradise in a beautiful setting, with a wonderful staff. The food is delicious, it’s located a short walk from the beach, and has lush gardens providing privacy. Some of the staff who are outstanding are Ronnie, Ronald, Marlon, and Leo, but all are great, even if you can’t remember their names. The band on Friday and Sunday is an extra attraction, and it’s great when Ronnie gets up and sings with them. Overall, a super time!

The food is average, the view is great, the best place to see sunset.

unsure cleanness of the room. security of hotel phone service old furniture

Staff was not welcoming at all. They wanted to charge you for things that you didn’t use. Some staff said you couldn’t drink in the pool bc they want you to buy at their bar. The bar staff told me you could they just wanted extra money. The cleaning lady was very rude as well. The guys driving the cars that pick you up wouldn’t stop when they clearly see you waving at them. Never going to Costa Rica agAin. Period.

We had a marvelous vacation at the Bosque del mar. It is so refreshing to stay at a hotel (especially outside the states) that is exactly as advertised. The room was high end with a gorgeous bathroom. Our second floor room (#601) had a king bed and balcony with view of the sunset (ask for an ocean front if you can get it – worth the price). Be aware the internet only works if you're closer to the restaraunt. The staff throughout was very attentive and pleasant. We ate at the hotel several times for all three meals and found the food was very good and reasonable – We especially recommend the shrimp. We took two trips thru the hotel - sunset cruise (a good deal at $75 / person# and a 5 hours trip #including a 2 ½ hour boat ride thru the park and a lovely local lunch afterwards# to the Palo Verde Park #at $ 110 its not cheap, but well worth seeing the breath of birds, monkeys and crocs – a 14 footer cruised within one foot of our boat!# We ate dinner one night up the street #less than 5 minutes) at the Villa Del Sueno restaurant / hotel. It was more expensive than the Bosque and comparable in quality. A few things you must do if your visit: first, go to a local restaurant called Ginger’s. Do not miss going there, we went twice. Directions: walk down the beach and just past Agua Sports cut up the street. Walk about ¼ mile and you come to the main road – Ginger’s is across the street. There are many locals walking the beach who will take you out on a boat. Based on internet reviews we sought out “Aldofo” who was hanging close to our hotel. He took us on the best snorkeling trip of our life. He is an amazing guide and took us to two different sites, both teeming with fish. We convinced a family of 10 to try him, and they went out on two different days. We did not make it to the volcano or other parks; it was too nice lying on the beach. Next time, we’ll plan to stay at a hotel closer to the natural parks for a few days and then spend the remainder back at the Bosque del mar.