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Hotel El Viandante

2.5 of 5
Frente Hotel Sapo Dorado, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Canada
Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
37 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Location: First off, the hotel is located about a 10 to 15 minute uphill walk out of the main town. It requires a bit of effort, but takes you away from the noise and gives a gorgeous view. The road is lit and paved almost 95% of the way. I do NOT think this location is a cause for concern... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed there or two nights and had a wonderful time. Breakfast is freshly made and very tasty. The rooms are big and clean. But the best: owner Renzo and his wife will help with all your requests. They booked several tours for us on short notice. Everything just worked out perfectly!! A wonderful time, you get more than you... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Hello Jro81 thank you to spent time to write a review for our hotel. Happy that you enjoyed your stay with us Pura vida renzo More

Rockwall, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Hotel El Viandante was the best hotel (for 3 days & 2 nights) of our entire week long stay in Costa Rica!!! The owners, Grace and Renzo, are incredibly accommodating and made our stay smoother than we could have hoped. Grace's tour recommendations were wonderfully honest and helped us pack our trip full of exciting adventures and attractions (including restaurant... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Hello Chris B thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate and we hope to see you soon Renzo More

New York City, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Renzo and Grace were excellent hosts. They gave us great recommendations on activities, and better yet, they arranged all the activities for us! They are definitely why I gave this place an "excellent" rating, although the rest of the experience was great too. Our room had wood panels, and it definitely had a cabin-like feel, which was refreshing. But it... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Hello ppar3 Thank you a lot for your review. Happy to hear that you had a great time here in Monteverde. Hope to see you again Renzo More

Miami, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We ended up in this hotel due to an error we made in our reservations at another location but it was worth finding it. It is a bit out of the way and not right in the middle of town but very comfortable and clean. The owners, Renzo and Grace, were very gracious and make you feel right at home.... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Dear acostajorge We really really aprreciate your review. It was a pleasure to have you and your party here in our hotel. Hope next time you can have more days to spend with us . Renzo More

Quinto Vicentino, Italy
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

i came home from Costarica yesterday and i want to spend some of my time for to thank Renzo e Grace, and their childrens for their amazing hospitality. Due my business i sleep every week 3/4 nights in hotel in many different contries in europe, but also in 4/5 star's hotel i never found a place like el viandante. the... More

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20 April 2013

Buongiorno futre669 siamo contenti che il vostro soggiorno qui da noi sia stato piacevole. Speriamo di potervi vedere ancora al... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

I just recently traveled to Monteverde and enjoyed my stay at El Viandante. The hotel is run by Grace adn her husband Renzo (US/Italian couple). Grace was wonderful in giving out information on tours and assisted me with booking my activities. My room was located outside of the main center with two other rooms. I had a nice large room... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Hello bigblumarbleinspace thank you so much to post a review . Happy that you enjoyed your stay and the breakfast Hope to see you again Renzo More

Terrebonne, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Hello my name is daniel from canada recommendation specific to the hotel el viantande a monte verde in 2009 I was in the village more bruyan more than tourists in Feb 2013 4nuits has this hotel is 10 minutes walk from the city is exellent for its position in the mountains stunning for sunset views and the Gulf of nicoya... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Hello Yaris/Daniel from Canada it was a pleasure to have you here in our hotel. Happy that you really enjoy your stay here with us. Hope to see you and your family asap Renzo More

Pembroke Pines, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This hotel is run by a very nice couple, Grace is from the US and her husband is from Italy, I think that's why they have a nice standard of service at this hotel, including a substantial breakfast with high quality food. This is one of the rare hotels that has a comfort level most Americans expect, they did a... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Dear Scott B we really appreciate your post. Hope next time you can spend more days here in Monteverde. Renzo More

Beijing, China
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

El Viandante is located on the edge of Monteverde, out of most of the noise but walking distance to several good restaurants. It's a little hard to find, so if you don't have a GPS make sure you get a very good map or directions. Grace who runs the hotel is great, knowledgable, friendly, helpful and a great cook (breakfast... More

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elviandante, Owner at Hotel El Viandante, responded to this review
20 April 2013

Dear Livi Meikle happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here in Monteverde with us. Hope to see you again. Renzo More

 
 
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Additional Information about Hotel El Viandante

Also Known As:
Hotel El Viandante Costa Rica/Monteverde
Address: Frente Hotel Sapo Dorado, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 26 B&Bs / Inns in Monteverde
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel El Viandante , 13 new rooms all with private bathroom , hot water(no electric showers), cable tv, wireless , free internet. New breakfast and dining room with amazing view of Nicoya's gulf and the forest. ... more   less 
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