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Maribu Caribe Hotel – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
POB 1306 2050 | San Pedros Montes, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
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Maribu Caribe Hotel
Ranked #12 of 18 hotels in Puerto Limon
2.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Los Angeles CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Not recommended”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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We stayed at this hotel while on a trip to Puerto Viejo. We had to stop due to the terrible weather and were directed there by a friendly cab driver. The hotel actually looks quite nice from the outside with some very pretty palm roofs and white round buildings. The restaurant has a nice view to the ocean and the breakfast we were served was passable.

I would not however return there nor would I recommend this hotel unless it was the only one available. The rooms were musty and smelled of mold. The bathroom sink was cracked as was the commode. The closet was dank and smelled. The bed was extremely uncomfortable and I awoke with a sore back. During our stay the restaurants were occupied by wedding parties and were full, so we could not get a meal there. There was a loud party until well into the night. The staff were overwhelmed and not very helpful.

The front desk lady was not very welcoming and frankly didn't give a damn whether we checked in or left. She obviously didn't like her job and treated us like we were a big bother. The hotel is very poorly maintained and not comfortable. We got up early, ate breakfast and could not get out of there soon enough. We heaved a huge sigh of relief once we were on the road! What a joy to be out of such a terrible place!

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice place, close to the beach”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011

This is a decent place to stay. The rooms are ok, beds a little hard and you get a little tube television. Personally the TV didn't matter to me because I was out at the pool or beach most of the time. The beach is about a 5 minute taxi ride.

The breakfast is complimentary but it mostly just consist of fruit and rice.

Downtown is about a 5 minute taxi ride and taxis are really cheap there. If you make it to downtown I recommend eating so home cook food at Black Star Line.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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New York City, New York
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Ok Hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2010

Hotel is in the mid-priced range. Booked it through www.vacationcity.com.
The property is one of very few hotels in the area. Limon and surroundings has been neglected by the Costa Rica Government and this is reflected in the attitude of the people...rather different from the rest of Costa Rica. Not friendly in general. The rooms are very basic (VERY). The surroundings are much better though. The rate includes a full cooked breakfast which is in the restaurant which overlooks the pounding surf and vegetation. This time of the year it rails almost always so think about going there this time of the year. The pool, the gardens are well kept.
However the front desk staff are young black Costa Ricans noted by their surliness and unfriendly attitude not to mention incompetent. They need major retraining. That being said, the rate of $68.00 for two people in a room is not too bad.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Copperas Cove, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Maribu Caribe rocked!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2010
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person found this review helpful

I love this little hotel!! Little bungalow/hut style rooms, friggin' incredible ocean/beach view, and a super hot disco up the road a little. It's not a five star hotel by any stretch, but super cool for a low key Carribean vacation spot. If you are in Costa Rica fora little adventure, this is your kind of place.

Stayed December 2007, travelled with friends
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bethlehem, pa
1 review
“Wonderful Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2010

I have stay at tis hoel on several occasions.
I found the rooms fairly small but clean.

The food was very good!

I love the pool.

You have to try the Thursday night buffet.

  • Stayed January 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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POB 1306 2050 | San Pedros Montes, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR4,180 - 6,966

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