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Blue Dream Hotel

60 mt. west from plata Papaturro entrance | Bahia Salinas, La Cruz, Costa Rica
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Hood River, Oregon, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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My first visit to Bihia Salinas three years ago I stayed here. When I looked at the web page It said it was beach front and there were two possibilities for lodging. One is a private room and the other hostel style.It also mentioned there is kitchen space available. It also showed pictures of a day spa on the beach.... More

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Collingwood, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

I will state that I did not stay at this location (we stayed at one of the other hotels that is beach side) for a kiteboarding vacation. The location needs to be mentioned, as it is quite far from the beach, which from those that did stay there told me was quite a surprise. The restaurant was nice, but just... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

The website is fancy but this place was a big disappointment. Not sure where the picture is taken with the kites because the water was far from clear. The Spa is a joke. You can not (do not want) swim in the ocean because of the sting rays, jellyfish amd sea irchins. Hotel does not have a pool. As for... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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This is a great spot for kiteboarders looking to play in the big winds of Bahia Salinas. The accommodations were everything I wanted at a great price. Riding the truck packed with tons of kite gear and Sammy the dog was fantastic experience. The pankakes for breakfast are delicious, but any other Canadian's going down should try to bring real... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Don't believe their webpage, it's fake, not reality!!! The Spa is non-existing, rooms are different (worse!) than expected (smelly bathrooms), internet is included in the rates but close to unusable (SLOOOOOOW!), the owner seems friendly in the first place, but then charges you for anything you could imagine. They don't even accept credit cards for kite rental! VERY BACKWARD! Food... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I stayed there only 5 days but it was amazing. For me this is the best place to kitesurf. The hotel is great and even if the rooms are small it doesn't matter because you are never in your room except to sleep. congratulations to the blue dream team. p.s: I loved the pizza nights.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

Hi, I am writing to warn anyone considering a booking at Blue Dream. The online booking system is broken and may tell you that you have a reservation when you do not. I was explicitly told by management that phone and email bookings were not allowed, and directed to the online booking. When I made my reservation, three days later... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

The Blue Dream has a slick website and catching posters in locations around Costa Rica. The promotion does not match the reality. A few observations: 1. the hotel is located 1.5 miles from Playa Copal where the action is, so as Ken Kesey said "you're either on the bus or off the bus" as it is not a pleasant walk... More

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Edgewater, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

I wanted to go kiteboarding in a safe location with a very qualified instructor. Nicola, the owner of the Blue Dream was just the right person. I am a little older and a woman so I felt it needed to be calmer than most places. It was tranquil and beautiful. The kite instruction was why I went, and I wasn't... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011

If you are a kiter, this is the perfect spot! Everyday wind in the season, good staff, decent food and clean room. Good kite instructors and very good value for your money. Nicola the owner knows exactly what you want, he's well organized and helpful. If you want to learn new tricks that the place to be!

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60 mt. west from plata Papaturro entrance | Bahia Salinas, La Cruz, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR1,568 - 2,352

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