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Santa Elena, Costa Rica
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Quetzal Inn
Ranked #7 of 7 hotels in Santa Elena
3.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Washington DC
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“OK”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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This hotel is centrally located in the small town of Santa Elena. The hotel is down an ally way, off the main road, which makes it quieter than some of the other hotels. Our room was nice; it was high-up in the back of the hotel with a private balcony, two huge windows and a TV. We felt like we were in the tress and had great views of birds and butterflies. The male staff member at the hotel was very friendly and helpful to us. There were some negatives about this hotel, there was no soap in the room and we were told we had to go to the pharmacy to buy some. The internet did not work in our rooms (it did work in the lobby). My husband ate breakfast there but was it was not enough food for him. The hot water in our room was not working and they were unable to fix it. Because I wanted to shower we had to switch rooms the second day we were there. Apparently there were no rooms in that hotel so we were put in a room at a hotel across the street (not sure if they owned both hotels). That room was not as nice at all and it was very loud being right on a busy street and near a loud bar that was open late. I had to take a sleeping pill to get to sleep that night. I was very disappointed with this, as we had paid for the nicer room for two nights. Although we were generally pleased with this hotel, I stayed at a nicer hotel for less money the last time I was in Santa Elena, and I will not be returning to this hotel again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“einfach, zentral, freundlich... simple and friendly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

we stayed only one night in St. Elena and chose this hotel for our stay here. The staff (1 person) was VERY friendly and helpful. Took our clothes to wash them overnight, booked the next hotel in Manuel Antonio for us an organised a tour in St. Elena. The room was simple, but quiet and clean. The bed was to soft for us, but for that one night it was a very pleasant stay! The brekfast the next morning was very good and we also saw the monkeys in the trees over the hotel!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dublin
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Friendly, convenient but damp Hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

I stayed two nights in this hotel and I am almost reluctant to give it a bad review as the staff were so kind and helpful to me. It is brilliantly located just off the main street and is beautifully set at the edge of the forest. However the problem is tha tthe rooms were very damp, the bedsheets too and any clothes you leave out in the room end up too damp to wear. To be fair, the owners could not have been better when I told them, fresh blankets, extra blankets and genuine apologies.
Still this means that it is difficult to be comfortable. It is a pity because the setting as I said is pretty nice, it is so peaceful and as one reviewer said you get to see the monkeys from your window as they come in from the forest. its a great base to do activities like ziplining and forest walks but the dampness makes it hard to recommend.
Maybe in other times of the year it would not be as much a problem as truly, it is the only reason I would have to criticise it.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Springfield, Missouri
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“Rustic, Cheap, Close to Town”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011

Quetzal Inn is tucked away but very close to town. It is family owned and run and very simple. There are computers with high speed internet in the small lobby and they made a great breakfast for us. And there were monkeys just outside!
There are not TVs, no central heating/AC, no alarm clocks, finicky hot water and the bed were a bit creaky. Perfect for people wanting to escape the trappings of modern society and for the adventurous. If you're picky about comfort, spend twice as much and stay somewhere else. The staff was very helpful and the room was clean. Thanks Quetzal Inn!

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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