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Guiones Beach, Nosara 5233, Costa Rica
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Harmony Hotel Nosara
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4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
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  • Costa rica(17)
  • Yoga classes(5)
  • Salt water pool(5)
  • Juice bar(4)
  • Very comfortable(4)
  • Rainy season(3)
  • Fresh fruit(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Best place(3)
  • Short walk(3)
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Montreal, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

First time in Costa Rica, I have chosen this hotel because of comments on trip advisor but was a bad choice for me

I have paid over 300 usd per night with tx for a coco room (the 1st category)
The only reason you may choose this hotel if you consider to do Yoga (extra charges around 20$) or surf every day
The hotel is located very far from airport 2h15 with private car 150$ 1 way provided by hotel
the little town is not attractive at all ! ( from hotel you can walk but the road is rocks and dust)

The room is ugly I know they want to save the environment but at that price it is so noisy that you cannot sleep well I had to change room after frist night because you can hear the people at restaurant from your room, peole passing by your room at night or in the morning or from the cleaning wake you up like if they were inside your room, in all coco rooms it is like that !
A plastic part in the room of A/C was broken so the air came on my face all night long
The decoration is so basic but look a cheap motel the chair is unconfortable the bed is ok the bathroom is ugly
The fridge makes noise during the night
no luggage rack has to leave your bags on the floor
Room dark not too much light
I know you can be energy saver but you can make a cosy confortable room !
outside shower great if you dont get bite by mosquitos

All staff is very nice and smiling but unefficient very laid back attitude
The cleaning : I had to mention that they did not replace tissu, was missing one bath robe.....around the pool noone check before the end of the day dirty towels and food stayed all day long, I had to mention it around 16h that somebody takes initiative

No gym I think because of the Yoga.....

Food is good the menu does not change even the fish of the day ! but still expensive 50 usd per person for 3 courses and a drink

The only thing positive is the groung it is very nice feel like in jungle and so close from the beach and the place is safe and internet working !
It should have been max 140$ per night high season and will say 90$ low season
Be aware there are mosquitos and it is the dry season ........

Not to be recommended for the price paid very disappointed some upgrade in room and confort must be done

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Guest Service Harmony Hotel, Manager at Harmony Hotel Nosara, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Dear Sunseeker,

Thank you for your review. We are sad to hear that we did not meet your expectations and will check very carefully about the specific comments that you made to make sure we improve on efficiency and décor details. It seems to us that Harmony was not the kind of hotel experience that you were looking for on your vacation to Costa Rica. It is important to understand that our hotel is different from “regular” resorts and its location a bit further away from the international airport and having to get there on a dusty road add to the reason why many travellers enjoy the experience at Harmony so much (as pointed out in the many raving reviews that you referred to). We are on the road less travelled and a bit “off the beaten path”. Thank you for also pointing out the positive aspect of your stay. The great food, the easy access to the beach and the friendliness of our staff. Be assured that the other points you mentioned will be taken seriously and either immediately corrected or put on a long term action plan. All the best
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New York City, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“SO MAGICAL!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Everything about this place is perfect, like being in heaven. Save up your pennies and stay here as long as you can.
The service is impeccable--from the very first moment you walk up and are handed cool towels and a refreshing drink!
We loved the yoga classes, lounging by the pool and ordering fun drinks and hummus/snacks, eating at the restaurant at night, and getting massages at the spa! I love that almost everything they make is grown locally in their own gardens. The entire place is obsessed with sustainability but they still manage to feel luxurious.
One of the coolest things we did there was take a sustainability tour with Gerardo--we planted a tree, which I highly recommend. We picked it, planted it on the property and named it, and he even emailed us a 6-month follow-up picture of how it was doing.
Can't wait to go back soon!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Ohhhh your staying at the Harmony,”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Even the locals say the harmony is the place to stay. You can walk out the back of the resort onto the beach, there is a security guard there to watch your stuff. The sunsets are a daily event with everyone in attendance. The pool was clean, warm, deep and quiet. With drink and food service and the occasional iguana. One day a family of monkeys stayed in a tree outside our bungalow. The staff was very helpful and the grounds were spotless. We had a wonderful stay here and will stay here again next year.

Room Tip: get a bungalow.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Perfect for our Honeymoon”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed here for 3 nights during our honeymoon. I can't say enough wonderful things about this hotel and the location.
1. The beach is absolutely beautiful. The best part was that it was not saturated with tourists and hotels. No lounge chairs, buildings, and garbage to take away from it's natural beauty.
2. The Cabanas were so cozy! We had a private cabana with an open bath and shower. We spent a lot of time on the porch in the hammock at night just hanging out. The cabanas are very clean and the service was great! I do wish we had one of the outdoor showers though. That would have been great!
3. The food was out of this world! Everything they cook is awesome and fresh. We tried something new every night and everything exceeded our expectations. Which is hard to do since we have been known to have high standards when it comes to food.
4. The smoothies are top knotch as well. I highly recommend the avocado one...sounds different but it was my favorite!

We also took surf lessons. The Harmony set us up with a great instructor and we had so much fun we did it again the next day.

I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing resort with an excellent location and great service. On our next trip to CR this will be one of our stops again for sure!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Guest Service Harmony Hotel, Manager at Harmony Hotel Nosara, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Dear Liz,

Thank you for your wonderful Honeymoon review of your stay at the Harmony Hotel. We are very happy to have helped to make your honeymoon special for you. You are right, if you are looking for a bit more of a remote location in Guanacaste, Nosara is the place to visit. We are excited to hear that you liked the food. We have invested a lot of time and effort recently to make sure our food is not only good, but also healthy, 100% local and when possible organic. I have good news on the outdoor showers. We are currently making plans to add those showers to the bungalows / cabanas later this year. So for your next visit, they should be ready. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best,
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Heaven in Nosara”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Seems everyone in Nosara talks about the Harmony. They have lots of luxuries that everyone can come and enjoy like the wifi and the awesome juice bar and restaurant, open air yoga classes . . . I was lucky to stay here for 5 nights. This place is super eco-conscious while providing all the luxuries you could need. Beautiful room with free long distance, huge beds with comfy white linens, private outdoor porch with a shower and a hammock and really yummy bath gels, shampoo and conditioner. The service was top notch. The concierge was my buddy and he made suggestions, booked all my excursions, transport, changed money etc. Just a short walk to the beach which half the time was empty! The pool is heavenly, open 24 hours and is salt and chlorine free. The place is simple and classy and as soon as you arrive you will be relaxed and in vacation mode. I will be back!

Room Tip: The cocos were great.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Guiones Beach, Nosara 5233, Costa Rica
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