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Reviewed 11 February 2009

The hotel (villas) were adequate. The bedroom was air conditioned, but everytime the power went out, it had to be reset.
Had a problem with the refrig, but was taken care of quickly. The staff was helpful, cordial, and overall very accomodating. The restaurant on site was Ok, but had a little trouble with the language. We went to CR in Feb., when school was out. Therefore the hotel was full of kids. Not what we had in mind, but was OK since we spent most of our time on tours. The beach was nearby and jitny service ran every 10 minutes, so there was very little trouble getting anywhere on the property.
A great restaurant within walking distance is GINGER's. Only about 5 minutes from Condovac. A tapis restaurant and the food is exceptional. We had several different dishes and all were prepared magnificantly.
We went on the Congo Zip Line (very exciting) a beach safari (4 beaches, (plus lunch at an authentic CR place)and river tour. These were arranged through our "personal" tour guides, Marvin and D. Garcia. We arranged a snorkling tour through Condovac. Everything was handled professionally. The weather was perfect (90-95 degrees, no humidity, and nice breezes).
Never got sick !:) Overall a super vacation. We did not rent a car, didn't need one since Marvin took care of getting us wherever and whenever we wanted to go. He and D were EXRTREMEMLY helpful. They dropped us of in the small town of Coco and picked us up a pre arranged time. They were GREAT! I would highly recommend them. They can be reached at mardigitranscr@yahoo.com

Date of stay: February 2009
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Reviewed 25 December 2008

I traded for this resort through RCI and was bracing for the worst based on some reviews I read through RCI but was pleasantly surprised. Overall the resort looks better in person than any picture I have seen. The steep hill down to the beach reminded me of San Francisco. The view from the top of the hill is great. The pool area is nice.

My husband and I stayed here for a week Nov 14 to Nov 21, 2008. We were in room 314 which only had a partial view of the water since the trees from below were blocking our view. However the bonus was that the parrots roosted in the trees during the night and it was nice to see them arrive and leave. Saw several kinds of birds, plus iguanas, and squirrels from our porch. The coatimundi came by one day. I could hear the howler monkeys but never saw one on the hotel grounds. Did see one as we were driving into Playa Hermosa. For an animal lover like me, it was a treat.

The villas were nice, nothing great but a lot better than Jaco. Our unit was freshly painted. Loved the solid wood dining room table and chairs. Didn't like that the 2 units in each villa could be connected -- had a shut off door but it was just like your bedroom door and there was a gap underneath so you could hear what was going on in the next villa and expected someone to come walking through at any minute. Smells can come under the door (a towel on the floor took care of that). One TV, it is in the bedroom, so if you are going to watch it during the day, you'll be in the bedroom. Units are set up for 5 or 6 so for the two of us to have multiple extra towels every day was a nice touch. This is the only place out of the 3 villa/ condos we stayed in that supplied paper towels (similar to a public restroom, but they were still paper towels). Hot water was always plentiful and available (this is a big thing in Costa Rica). They seemed to have a problem with the sewer system, we had an odor in our bathroom and couldn't figure out where it was coming from. When the toilet didn't want to flush, there was someone there to plunge it within a few minutes. Beds in Costa Rica are firm and firmer, so if you have any back problems, you should consider bringing an air mattress for camping in a double/full size (not queen because a queen will hang over the sides of most beds).

Shuttles running up and down the hill were great. The hill was walkable and great exercise.

We didn't eat at the restaurant so therefore can't comment on it.

Bring all your toiletries from home, including kleenex and paper towels since the selection is limited and more expensive. Except for what I brought with me, I didn't see kleenex on our entire trip.

If you have a car, go grocery shopping at the Auto Mercado in Playa del Coco next door (it is too far to walk) --it was the most American-like grocery store we saw in all of Costa Rica. Has a deli section where you can get a roasted chicken and ready made sandwiches (something that isn't available in other grocery stores). We only found out about this place after we turned in our car after arrival but had a great meal from there our last night after we picked up a car for the next leg of our 3 week trip.

Renting and dropping off a car in Playa Hermosa can be tricky as the closest place is by the airport in Liberia. They brought us back to Condovac after we dropped off the car, but had to go to Liberia to pick it up because there wasn't anyone to bring it out to us in the afternoon or pick us up at the hotel in the afternoon. So be advised that the free pickup and drop off is only if they have someone available to do it. There is a local bus that stops outside the hotel and will drop you off at a car rental agency on its route. It'll take 45 minutes to an hour, but it is only about $1.- which is a lot less than what the front desk is quoting. Fully insure your rental, you don't want to have the $1000.- deductible or you will always be paying something out of your pocket when you take it back. I think with Budget it was $6.- per day more to have the additional coverage, and well worth it. I see reviews recommending an SUV. We drove a Toyota Yaris which is an economy car everywhere without a problem. Our trip started in San Jose, went up to Arenal volcano, around Lake Arenal down to C1 to Liberia, Playa Hermosa, Tamarindo, Playa Flamingo, Playa Samara, Jaco, and Manuel Antonio. If you go in the rainy season, then I would recommend an SUV. We were paying over $5.- for a gallon of regular gas (for those of us from the US, this is staggering, but for the rest of the world it is the norm).

Playa Hermosa is made up mostly of high end housing and less locals, so we found the place to be quite relaxing. If you like nightlife - Jaco would be a better bet for you but the beach does not compare to the beauty of Playa Hermosa.

Date of stay: November 2008
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 2 December 2008

We stayed at Condovac La Costa for our frist family trip in over 10 years. We could not have had a better time! We were a little taken aback at first (had a small issue with the first room), but the staff was extremely helpful and took care of it immediatley. The surrounding scenery was absolutely stunning. Every morning we had breakfast at the restaurant, looking out at the most amazing view. At night, they have live music; what a treat to look out at the stars while listening to beautiful music. The best thing about Condovac is the staff. Every single person seemed to be handpicked for their genuine friendliness. Highly recommend is the Canopy Tour at Condovac; those guys are highly experienced and make it so much fun! Condovac is great for day tripping to other nice spots in Costa Rica, including Playa Tamarindo if you want an awesome surfing experience. Can't wait to return!

Date of stay: November 2008
2  Thank twoknowtheway
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Reviewed 30 June 2008

We stayed at the Condovac (6/21/08-6/28) thru RCI and had a great time. Ten old friends from Virginia. The hotel may not be the Ritz, but the rooms were sizable and more than comfortable enough. The 2 bed bedroom is nice, but the futon in the front room isn't. Ask for a room that has a second AC in the front room and you'll be glad you did. Most rooms have just the one in the bedroom, and it won't really cool both rooms. The kitchen is a hot plate, microwave and fridge/freezer. Our bathroom was all tile and nice. No stoppers for the tub or sinks, so it was all showers.
Fresh sheets and towels every day.
The view is spectacular, the staff friendly and accommodating. Most of the negatives noted by other reviewers were there, but didn't seem to matter to us all that much. Here's a summary:
1. The whole thing is located on the hillside above the beach and the incline is extremely steep, but the shuttles ran constantly and without interruption.
2. The restaurant is more than adequate, although there is a wide choice of excellent alternatives within easy reach. Finesteria & Gingers in Hermosa were fantastic. Papagayo Seafood in Coco was a treat. Perhaps the best of all was the El Ocotal, high above Playa Ocotal, which had the most spectacular view I have ever seen. Take the time to find this place, only a few minutes farther away than Coco. The food and service were 5 star, but the view...the view!
3. The beach is family friendly. Protected with little surf. The dark sand is just that - dark sand. People who complained about the color need to get a life. We snorkled daily among the rocks to the right of the hotel area and had a ball. Lots of sea life to see. We also took short trips on a local boat to the small island about 500 yds offshore for clearer water, about $20 per person for a couple of hours, and the guide dove for oysters for the gang. Locals hawk tours and other personal services constantly, but they are polite and you should quickly learn to simply say no. Their prices are negotiable, and usually lower than the tour services. We did go with Adolfo on a pontoon boat trip down the Tempisque river which turned out to be the tourista highlight of the trip. Monkeys eating bananas out of your hand kind of thing. On the contrary, our visit to the national park (Rincon) was a bit of a bust. If you do this one, don't go on your own, like we did. Use a tour or a guide.
4. The cats are everywhere around the hotel, but again, they are friendly. We love cats, so it was cool. We also made friends with the Coatimundi wandering the property, a cross between a cat, a racoon and an anteater, also remarkably curious and tame, though we remained cautious with these guys. Big teeth.
5. We did the Congo Trail zip line which was nearby. It proved to be a bit too much (heights and strenuous) for a few of our group (we are all over 50), while the others had a ball. Here we learned a vaulable lesson about the locals. One of the locals hooked us up for this one, and we totally missunderstood her. She had us convinced we were going to fly on a sea plane to a far away canopy tour, all for $35.00 each for 10 people. No such animal. She was saying zee pline (zip line), not seaplane, and, to her, zipping was flying. We confronted her when we got back with what we thought was a rippoff, even though we ended up having a good time for a fair price. A few hurt feelings later, we all realized it was simply a language thing. Same thing happened to me with one of the maids who came to clean the room. I asked her to come back in 5 minutes because someone was in the shower. I thought she barked "Clean it yourself" and I was miffed. Later that day I noticed that a lot of guests were telling her "We'll clean it ourselves" and realized she was simply asking me, not telling me. I think most of the negative reviews about the staff are caused by the assumption that the folks who try to speak English are more fluent than they really are. The locals were almost universally pleasant. We Americans can be a bit arrogant.
6. Bar hop and shop in Coco, about 15 minutes away. The Luperon there is the best local market with plenty of local and American brands. The beef is lean and often tough, though the taste is very good. The high end restaurants and exporters get the good stuff, but even there, "tender" is a hit or miss thing. Again, the taste is great. Lobster and shrimp are plentiful here, though usually overcooked in my opinion. The sea bass is to die for, mahi excellent. Costa Rican cuissine is, in my opinion, pretty simple and uninspiring. The best restaurants put a foreign flair on local ideas.
7. The Ticos drive like maniacs, and all road signs are simply suggestions. A fender bender is handled like a diplomatic crisis, so be extremely careful with your rental. Buy all the insurance they offer and you won't have to buy the car when you check out. According to expatriots we talked to, petty theft is the national passtime. Don't leave anything worth anything anywhere. Pay the $3 a day for the safe in the room and use it. Never leave anything in the car and try not to park in the street. They target rentals. This area appears to be the safest for tourists (stay away from San Jose!), but caution is the word throughout the country.
8. A couple of us did visit Montesuma, others had no problem. With me, I think it was the sevieche (sic?) sold by a local on the beach. Everyone down here has their own version of this dish, which offers seafood, fruit and veggies that are "cooked" using citric acid, usually lime juice or lemon juice. It is not raw. Most of it is perfectly safe, but perhaps buying it from a street vendor isn't all that bright. The stuff is really good and all the different recipes are worth checking out.

We had a great time, and the Condovac was well worth the price. If you want caviar and silk sheets, try the Four Seasons at $700 to $3,000 a night. If "nice" is good enough for you, you'll be happy here.

Date of stay: June 2008
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7  Thank Wah0072
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Reviewed 28 June 2008

It isn't easy to get to, you really need to rent a jeep, but it was worth it. The rooms are not so great. There are lots of little ants that will steal your food if you don't put it in the fridge. There are three pools, one with volley-ball and one infinity edge with a bar. The "game room" has ping-pong, pool, and karaoke. There are computers in the lobby that you can use for $1 per hour. The beach is really nice, but if you want to go jet-skiing, go to Playas del Coco which is about 10 minutes away but way less expensive. The spa is not very luxurious, but I got an hour long massage for $25 (the spa closes at 4 in the afternoon unfortunately or I would have gone every day!) The best day trip to do is to a place called Buena Vista, where you zipline through the rainforest canopy, then slide down a waterslide built into the side of the mountain, then ride a horse to an outdoor "spa" where you cover yourself in volcanic mud then relax in the hotsprings. Make sure you say ahead of time if you want to ride your horse back though, because ours was gone and we had to return on the tractor, which was fine but not so much fun. One more very important piece of advice: There is not an atm for miles which will work with an American bank card, so bring cash if you plan to do anything outside of the resort!

Date of stay: June 2008
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2  Thank emmydnyc
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