Hotel Mandacarú Puerto Viejo

Hotels
5.7 (10 reviews)
Avenida 71 Restaurante Amimodo, Enfrente de. , Puerto Viejo , cr

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Cons:
Limited time during the stay

Categories

Cleanliness
4.41
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed average quality.
Service
7.88
Excellent service as mentioned in the review.
Location
7.92
Great location mentioned as a pro.
Room Quality
5.07
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality.
Amenities
5.1
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality.
Value for Money
5.06
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality.
Food and Beverage
5.11
Not explicitly mentioned, assumed standard quality.
Overall Experience
5.08
Overall sentiment encapsulated in the review.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-02 00:54

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Experience comfort and relaxation in our stylish rooms, designed to provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for our guests.

Outdoor Pool and Garden
Unwind in our outdoor swimming pool or take a leisurely stroll through our lush garden, offering a serene oasis for you to enjoy.

Convenient Location
With Negra Beach and Cocles Beach nearby, as well as attractions like the Jaguar Rescue Center just a short drive away, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the beauty of Puerto Viejo during your stay at Hotel Mandacarú Puerto Viejo.

Ready to experience the beauty of Puerto Viejo? Book your stay at Hotel Mandacarú Puerto Viejo today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 10 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.41
Service: 7.88
Location: 7.92
Room Quality: 5.07
Amenities: 5.1
Value for Money: 5.06
Food and Beverage: 5.11
Overall Experience: 5.08
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Rodriguez couple cr
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Naty couple cr
10
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Cindy couple cr
8
Pros:

La habitación muy amplia y bonita

Cons:

La habitación tenía la iluminación artificial muy baja, las escaleras para subir a la habitación super incómodas

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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goñi extended_group cr
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Obando family_with_children cr
10
Genial
Pros:

La ubicación genial y el trato excelente

Cons:

Mi tiempo era limitado...
Pero volveré

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hillary couple cr
7
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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jose solo_traveller cr
7
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Henrique young couple br
3
Don’t ruin your vacation!
Pros:

The location, the bed and the air conditioner

Cons:

Everything else. The building is old and there is a lack of maintenance. The noise from the street is terrible, and 5am you start listeng to rats or bats on the roof. Do not make this mistake and ruin your vacations. I would only rent this place if there was no other option. After all, we asked our money back, because we didn’t want to be there anymore and they refused give it back. We payed another place anyway and lost the money. This is fine, but also means they doesnt have good customer service policies.

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo traveller cr
6
i can be better for ticos
Pros:

excellent location and place was very wonderful

Cons:

clean
customer service(rasta man was not polite)
pool cleaning

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
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Claudia with friends at
3
Not worth the money
Pros:

The location is good, a but away from the Bars and Restaurant but you can reach everything by foot.

Cons:

We read the reviews from over 1 year ago and they were not that good, we just thought that during this long time the place would have been improved but i guess nothing really changed - still some things under construction. The dorm was good but the bathroom was dirty and was not cleaned once during our stay. Also the beds from other people who already checked out were not cleaned up.The staff seemed not to be really interested if we are feeling comfortable. We also couldnt lock our dorm because the door was half broken and also the gate close to our dorm was open all the day so not really a safe feeling to leave your belongings.

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Einspinner with friends au
9
Best place for a budget friendly traveller
Pros:

This place has the best value for money in the area. It has a great pool, the staff are very friendly and the kitchen has everything you need.

2025-02-06 via Nuitee
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Peter solo traveller gb
4
Could be a lovely hostel but it’s the worst I’ve stayed in in Latin America
Pros:

- location is quite central & a 10 minute walk to the bus station
- pool is clean
- bed linen was clean

Cons:

- other than the girl who checked me in (but also works in the bike rental store attached) I have no idea who (if any) the hostel staff were
- wasn’t clean - 10 dorm bathroom & kitchen were cleaned once during my 4 day / 3 night stay
- toilet paper ran out with no one obvious to ask for more
- two very cute puppies but they pooped on the path, by the kitchen & no one around to pick it up
- people left the dorms & beds weren’t changed until the next day
- lock on the bathroom is broken & gets stuck
- security of items is questionable as the side gate (for parking) is open all day & there is only one key for the dorm room which is left in the lock all the time from the outside so anyone can come inside the property & access the dorm
- no lockers in the dorm so no security of possessions
- water collects in the bottom of the bath so you stand in someone else’s dirty water

2024-05-13 via Nuitee
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Izabela solo traveller pl
10
I recommend! Thank You
Pros:

Incredibly kind and helpful staff members. Object is well taken care of. Only 4 mins walking distance to the beach. Good location.

Cons:

Noise at night coming from the outside bars

2024-04-15 via Nuitee
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The review category business travellers us
5
Basic place to sleep but a rough and ready type place with potential.
Pros:

A/C in the dorms was nice.

Cons:

They just had a problem with being out of water when I arrived so there were no toilets working for a while which was difficult after traveling all day! Not much they could do about that as it hadn’t rained for weeks and water was scarce. Because of that the staff seemed preoccupied. Wasn’t really greeted when coming or going or made to feel very welcome. Tub was also clogged and didn’t drain.

2024-04-09 via Nuitee