Exōtico Beach Hotel

Hotels
Playa grande, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca , Puerto Viejo , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slow hot water
Maintenance issues
Limited privacy

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Specific issues concerning the cleanliness and upkeep mentioned in negative reviews.
Service
9.95
Staff warmth and friendliness emphasized, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.79
Set in a beautiful location with proximity to the beach acknowledged.
Room Quality
9.54
Rooms described as comfortable and beautiful, despite some mentions of maintenance needs.
Amenities
9.77
Delicious food and lovely pool setup positively highlighted by multiple reviews.
Value for Money
9.23
Many guests felt that the quality matched the premium pricing, but issues raised in reviews affected perception.
Food and Beverage
9.78
Food received high praises, particularly the breakfast options, enhancing the overall stay.
Overall Experience
9.99
General sentiment is very positive, making for a memorable experience despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Indulge in Delicious Cuisine

Exciting Activities

Escape to Exôtico Beach & Rooms, a 5-star hotel in Puerto Viejo offering a tropical paradise with an outdoor pool, lush garden, and cozy terrace. Experience luxury with room service, a concierge, and airport transfers. Each room boasts elegant decor, a private balcony with stunning views, and modern amenities including free WiFi. Start your day with a buffet breakfast and savor Caribbean, Italian, or Pizza cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Explore the area with a bicycle rental or unwind with a refreshing swim. Don't miss the chance to cycle around the picturesque Puerto Viejo or visit nearby attractions like Manzanillo Beach and Jaguar Rescue Center. Book your stay now for an unforgettable tropical getaway!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.54
Amenities: 9.77
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Sabrina • couple • de
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Edu • couple • es
9
Pros:

Te sientes cómodo ahí y los desayunos muy buenos.

Cons:

Las comidas/bebidas son muy caros.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Hesham • couple • ca
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Marian • couple • cr
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • gb
7
Disappointing and not worth the price.
Pros:

It was very clean and well decorated. Very close to the beach.

Cons:

There were not many facilities at all, we needed to use the car to go for any activities, food or a drink nearby. The staff generally weren’t particularly friendly or helpful and the restaurant was very disappointing. We had the most expensive pizza of our whole time in Costa Rica and you could literally snap the slices, it was not fresh. Whilst the hotel was relaxing if you don’t want to do much, overall we don’t believe that this hotel could justify the high price given the lack of amenities, distance from anything and quality of the food and service.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • couple • es
10
Tranquilidad en Manzanillo
Pros:

La tranquilidad y la paz que emanan.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Elmer • couple • cr
7
Despite its beautiful setting, the hotel fell short of five-star standards due to maintenance, noise, parking, food safe
Pros:

The hotel was very clean and beautifully immersed in nature, allowing you to truly connect with Mother Nature. The atmosphere was quiet, peaceful, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind and escape from the everyday routine. The pool area was wonderful, and I really liked the room decor, which added a special touch to the overall experience. Overall, a beautiful place to relax, recharge, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.

Cons:

While the hotel has a beautiful natural setting, I don’t believe it lives up to its advertised five-star boutique hotel status. Several aspects of the experience fell short of expectations.

The room had areas that needed maintenance, and even the bathroom trash can was in poor condition. During the first two nights, I was unable to sleep properly because a fruit falling from a tree above my room kept banging loudly throughout the night. After I complained, the hotel offered to move me to a three-star hotel because they were fully booked, which I declined since that was not the standard I had paid for. Fortunately, I was able to change rooms on the third night.

The parking situation was also disappointing. My online reservation indicated that parking was included, but upon arrival, I was asked to sign a document disclaiming responsibility for vehicle damage. When I raised my concerns, the front desk employee explained that the parking area was part of the public street, despite the area being cleared for parking and monitored by surveillance. This left me uncomfortable and dissatisfied with the lack of clarity.

The restaurant experience was particularly disappointing. At breakfast, I ordered the traditional Costa Rican dish gallo pinto and discovered a cooked insect in the food, which I had already ingested. It was a truly disgusting experience that nearly made me throw up. I was not offered any compensation or meaningful resolution for this serious hygiene concern.

Later, I tried to order pizza from the menu, only to be told it was unavailable. I ordered chicken strips instead, but they were burned and inedible. When I reported the issue, the front desk employee simply said he would inform the kitchen and hotel manager. Once again, no compensation or satisfactory resolution was offered.

Overall, the hotel has great potential thanks to its beautiful surroundings, peaceful atmosphere, and pool area.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Flavia • couple • ch
10
Wonderful oasis
Pros:

A wonderful place to relax and unwind. Breakfast is absolutely great!

Cons:

Room 13 is noisy and getting woken up by the staff arriving in the morning with bikes was the only thing to complain about.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
Beach jungle paradise!
Pros:

Outstanding! We are so happy with our stay and experience at the Exōtico beach hotel! The staff is very friendly, courteous and accommodating. The breakfast which was included in our stay, was amazing, with options for fresh grains, fruits and eggs. The setting was serene in the jingle set around a beautiful community pool and outdoor lounge with a very short walk to the private beach. It was also very easy to obtain transportation by Uber to local restaurants or other beaches in the area. Highly recommend!

Cons:

What is not to like about paradise?

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo Herradora Borge • couple • cr
9
Pros:

La atención del equipo de todos los colaboradores del Hotel. Nestor excelente.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • family_with_children • cr
10
Perfecta
Pros:

Perfecto

Cons:

Todo es espectacular

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • es
9
Lujo en la selva a pie de playa
Pros:

La ubicación a pie de playa
El desayuno estaba muy bien
Y los chicos muy amables

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Belén • couple • es
10
Bienvenido al paraíso
Pros:

El hotel es un pequeño paraíso. Está un poco apartado de Puerto Viejo, casi llegando a Manzanillo, pero se respira paz, descanso y naturaleza desde que entras - además tienes acceso directo a playa Grande y la disfrutas prácticamente de forma privada, una gozada. Las instalaciones son preciosas, la habitaciones muy cómodas, la oferta del restaurante y desayuno variada y MUY buena y el personal es super atento y amable. Sin duda lo recomiendo.

Cons:

No hay nada que no me haya gustado.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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DanicaGobin • solo_traveller • hr
10
Pros:

Smještaj je divan kao i obližnja plaža.

Cons:

Ne smije se pušiti čak ni na vlastitom balkonu. Doručak bi mogao biti bogatiji salamama i sirevima.
Kupaonica nema vrata.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo Solís • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Samira • couple • ch
9
great hotel
Pros:

beautiful pool area and restaurant, rooms are nice and staff is friendly. great breakfast. close to the beach. you can walk at the beach for around 15 minutes to manzanillo.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • cr
9
Pros:

The breakfast, and the nature.

Cons:

The room does not have a TV

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Marcio • couple • br
10
Lugar lindo e hotel muito bom !
Pros:

Hotel simples, mas muito bonito e bem
Mantido

Cons:

Quarto um pouco pequeno demais

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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alejandro alamo • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee