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La Princesa Hotel

San Rafael Norte, San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

We stayed here toward the end of our trip and this was our second favorite place to stay. As everyone agrees, the view of the valley and the city from the hotel is spectacular. The gardens are lovely and extremely well kept. The rooms were very clean. Wifi worked well, even in the rooms. They do have an enormous jacuzzi,... More

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Poolville, Texas
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

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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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
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 hotel reviews
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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 de Talamanca, 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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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 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 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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Seattle, Washington
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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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Also Known As:
La Princesa Hotel Costa Rica/San Isidro De El General
Address: San Rafael Norte, San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of San Jose > San Isidro de El General
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in San Isidro de El General

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