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La Princesa Hotel

San Rafael Norte, San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
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Poolville, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is located in San Rafael Norte, off the new Interamericana highway. The location is good for access to the city of San Isidro, but the truck noise from the highway is a pain. The view of San Isidro from our balcony was fabulous - day and night! The little private garden area was pleasant, the room appeared clean... More

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Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

This place is by far the best deal for the money out of all the places we stayed in Costa Rica. Ask the manager Billy about the Boruca indians, and you might get to visit his father ranch.

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Asheville North Carolina, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

My husband and I were blown away by this place and the hospitality of Billy and his lovely family. We stayed here for about a week because it was so comfortable. We had been all over CR at this point in our trip and the other places we stayed didn't even compare. What we got was a clean, comfortable, and... More

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NJ
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This is a gem if you need to be in the San Isidro area. Small 8 rooms hotel but spotless, really clean and super friendly staff. GREAT hotel, great views, great staff.

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

The hotel manager "Billy" made our trip. I had unfortunately broke my leg at the airport upon arrival. Billy took me to the hospital, interpreted for me as he is fluent in several languages, and helped me manage those critches throughout my trip. I came for a wedding with my teen son. I told Billy while they were casting my... More

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Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

My sister and I stayed here as a base to Chirripo and Los Santos for two nights, and it was a wonderful place! Breathtaking view of San Isidro and the valley, immaculate room, and a garden below the rooms with all sorts of awesome bugs for two biology nerds to gush over. Staff were also wonderful and completely bilingual. There... More

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Lier, Belgium
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011

don't try to find hotel in san isidro, while 4km north (san raphael norte) the best hotel in a radius of 50km is waiting for you. Owner speaks english. Large clean rooms (without airco, but you don't need it on this altitude) with frige and TV. Large balcony or terras. Try to have room on first floor. no breakfast available,... More

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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2010

We stayed here only one night on our way south. We wished we could have stayed longer after arriving. The most notable aspect of this hotel is how clean it is. Not a spot of dirt anywhere to be found. The owner is wonderful and very friendly. The room was very large and had a great view of the valley.... More

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New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010

PROS: Rooms and grounds were immaculate Large room Great shower Comfortable bed Very good view CONS: Located next to major road - lots of trucks with compression brakes go by - very loud Decor in room iffy Table needed replacement

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USA
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2010

My wife and I were so happy to find this little gem in San Isidro, finally getting away from all the touristy beach stuff and inflated prices of the Osa Peninsula. Billy, the owner has an immaculatly clean and comfortable room with a great view of the San Isidro Valley. His place also overlooks his gardens that have many birds... More

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