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Vista Bahia Beach Resort

3.5 of 5
Papagayo Blvd, Playa Panama, Costa Rica (Formerly Monarch Resort)
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Vista Bahia Beach Resort
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New York NY
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Yet the uber-friendly staff saved the day. (Which is the only reason I gave it 3 stars.) We arrived on a very hot day and the air-condition didn't work right. They changed us to another room with a slightly better AC but still not enough. The place looks slightly shabby inside, and the bathroom in one of our rooms had... More

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POrtland, OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Excellent location, great staff very relaxing the perfect get away. Tranquil enjoyed snorkeling and the company of other guests! I will be back! Loved it! The General Manager was very helpful. Louse is a great fishing captain, knows right where the fish are biting!

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Woodridge, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We flew into LIR Liberia International Airport which is about a 30 minute drive to the resort. The resort arranged transportation to/from the airport for us, two families traveling together a group of eight for $80 US total each way. The resort has nice four unit bungalows, and each unit is spacious with air conditioning & a balcony. Our room... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

My wife and I stayed at Vista Bahia for a week in April 2013. We enjoyed the number of activities that the resort itself offered, such as well-maintained hiking trails, beautiful views of sunsets, a lookout on the point, a private beach (La Playita), and easy walking access to Playa Panama. Note that because this resort is located on a... More

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

This resort has really nice large condo style units with deck, and super quiet grounds, which are far removed from the crazy beach bar scenes!! It has its own small private beach, altho too many jelly fish for comfort along the beach & in water!! Super place for couples or young families! I really liked the open air bar/restaurant area,... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My wife and I stayed here after arriving from NYC in Liberia. It was a perfect place to start our tour of Costa Rica: spacious, clean rooms in small 4 unit bungalows each with a balcony, a short walk to the beach, kayaks free for guests to use, a pool perfect for children or lounging, the food was adequate and... More

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POrtland, OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Values are getting harder to find these days, but not here. I was treated like a king. Everyone knows you by name. You feel comfortable sort of a home away from home. Great service. Snorkeling and Kayaking are included great private cove to see octopus, sting ray, eels, colorful fish. You can even find Nemo here. I enjoyed it and... More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We had a bad experience 1/2 mile down the road at an overrated "Villas" place. This Resort was a true Resort with a laid back setting that smoothed our nerves after a disaster of four night at Villa Sol. The staff at Vista Bahia is great especially Mr. Blue who appears to work the dinning room area from early morning... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

We do not like big resorts and the truth is that when we booked, we had no idea how big this place would be. We arrived and it was almost empty (it was low season) and this made it a bit sad. However, the rooms are spacious (so much so, that we had two wash basins) and clean. The property... More

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

Hi! I don't even know where to start...Hmmm I think I liked the people, the views, the accommodations, the grounds, the food, the drinks all equally as well. The trip was great, and I was envious of every traveler staying longer than a week! We were welcomed with a mixed fruit smoothie at our check in on Sunday night around... More

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Additional Information about Vista Bahia Beach Resort

Also Known As:
Monarch Hotel
Monarch Hotel Gulf Of Papagayo
Monarch Resort Gulf Of Papagayo
Address: Papagayo Blvd, Playa Panama, Costa Rica (Formerly Monarch Resort)
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Gulf of Papagayo > Playa Panama
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Playa Panama
Price Range:
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A development surrounded by flora, fauna and wildlife that offers a natural environment in complete harmony with the surroundings. Vista Bahia Beach Resort is the ideal place to rest, relax and enjoy everything Costa Rica has to offer. Animals seen and photographed on property have included; monkeys, squirrels, iguanas, numerous butterflies, mapaches, and pizotes and many different species of birds, We also have numerous trees, cacti, hiking trails and beautiful gardens. ... more   less 
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