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Bungalows Calalu

Costa Rica
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4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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Julieta C
San Jose
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It’s a shame the owners don’t have a hint of what Customer service means. I arrived very tired from my trip and far from feeling welcome I had to deal with the owner, a very rude lady. My friends arrived a day later and ran into the same luck I did. I go to Puerto Viejo a lot, and I... More

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islandgirlrgm
New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

The Bungalow was exactly as the pictures shows there were no surprises. I was travelling with my 13 month old daughter and the option for a kitchen was a good choice. I was able to make her bottles and brew a few cups of coffee each morning. Added bonus is that its in near to town.. A bakery and lots... More

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Marie5000
San Jose, Costa Rica
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Private, super nice bungalows, cozy pool, no wifi in our room - the one with a/c, terrace and kitchen-, no fresh towels, toilet paper or soap if you dont ask for it. Super affordable, if we had actually liked Puerto Viejo Limon, we'd come back to stay here. More

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Vlos
San Jose, Costa Rica
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed only 2 days, 1 night ...love the rooms, excellent service, very clean place, the swimming pool was delicious..The environment was exactly what i was looking for, a lot birds, no mosquitoes , lovely gardens. We didn't have any problem with the service since the kitchen was fully equipped just ready to cook... Markets very close and also a... More

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lalalala_9
holland
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

There are a lot of good things about this place; its quiet, nearby town (10 minute walk), has a swimming pool and is not too expensive for what you get. There's also a gate that closes at night, so you feel safe. The garden is beautiful with al the flowers and we saw some hummingbirds. Unfortunately they don't have breakfast... More

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kittkatt74
Costa Rica
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2010
1
person found this review helpful

It is 100% true, the owners of this hotel are EXTREMELY rude!! They got wrong our reservation dates, room type and rate. When we checked in and asked for the proper room we were told we never booked that room and everything was "our" mistake. The woman's attitude was aggressive, abrasive and just plain mean. She refused to listen to... More

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jkskibunny
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2010
1
person found this review helpful

We had no idea where we were going to stay in Puero Viejo. We were SO thankful when we stumbled onto this place!! Beautiful gardens, helpful staff, nice pool, and the bungalow was simply amazing. Perfect for me and my three friends. Close to town and a 15 minute walk to Cocles. Highly recommend!! More

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mtnmamaFortCollinsCo
fort collins co
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Overall the bungalows are cute and comfortable, but all the reviews we read in travel guides spoke of having breakfast with the butterflies or resting in a hammock. There weren't any hammocks, butterflies or even breakfast. The owner spoke no English so we didn't receive an explanation as to why these things were no longer available. The pool was warm... More

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Zorblat
San Jose, Costa Rica
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2008

Although a lot of reviewers seem to have problems with the owners of Calalú, I have received nothing but good service from them, and they do not strike me as particularly unfriendly or unreasonable, and definitely not mean, as some seem to think. I've never had any reason to complain, though, so perhaps I've just been lucky and avoided their... More

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AAvila
San Jose
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The rooms are quite confortable for the price, but It only had one small fan. The owners were rude and they dont aloud people to drink or eat near the pool area as the own a "restaurant" that was never open. No visits allowed an parking lot was small and full of dog shits. Unfortunadly we lost the key to... More

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