Hotel La Isla

Hotels
Independent
8 (40 reviews)
Playa Palo Seco, Parrita, 2.5 kms este de la escuela., Parrita, Puntarenas, 60901 , Parrita , CR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Conference space
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Authentic experience
Spacious rooms
Great food
Cons:
Limited local attractions
Basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.6
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Location
6.64
Not much around the hotel, but as long as you know what to expect, it should be fine.
Room Quality
7.09
The room was big with a good layout.
Amenities
5.62
Amenities are adequate but limited.
Value for Money
7.08
Good value considering the local experience.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Food was great, very fresh and local.
Overall Experience
6.1
A hidden gem if you know what to expect.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:59

Property Description

Recreation and Relaxation: Unwind by taking a dip in the outdoor pool or strolling through the serene garden.

Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant or grab a quick snack from the snack bar. End your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfort and Convenience: Benefit from amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, dry cleaning services, and a free buffet breakfast each morning.

Book your beachfront stay at Hotel La Isla to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience while exploring nearby attractions!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 40 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.13
Service: 7.6
Location: 6.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 5.62
Value for Money: 7.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 6.1
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Mobile790904 Friends getaway us
10
Great Spot for an Authentic Experience
Pros:

As long as you know what you are getting when coming here it is a hidden gem. Stayed here as part of an EF Tour group. Our room was big with a room with two twins and another with two sets of bunk beds, and a little kitchen and living room area combined when you enter.

The food at the restaurant was great, and very fresh and local. There was wild life all over with a sloth and monkeys seen around the property.

There is not much around the hotel, but if you know what to expect you should be happy with your stay.

2025-07-03 via Tripadvisor
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Liz family
6
Pros:

The beach chairs have rust, the shower basically dripped. The room was just ok. The bar tender was beyond slow with only me there. The gardens aren't maintained. The beach is remote and actually quite beautiful. No chairs though. The breakfasts was ok. Very ordinary. Waitress pleasant as was the front desk. Would we go back. No. To the area. Yes.

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
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Walter
4
Preis- Leistung sehr schlecht
Pros:

weit unter dem Durschschnitt.
Buffett für Morgenessen viel zu wenig, beim zweiten mal Holen wird man schroff abgewiesen
absolutes no- go

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
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Anjelica family
8
Pros:

Stunning location and clean property directly on the beach with nice extras in the pool and gaming area. Property is out of date and is about 20 min down a dirt road with very poor WiFi and nothing else around. If you’re looking for a resort this isn’t it, but if you are looking for a clean place where you’ll have the beautiful beach to yourself, it’s a good choice.

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
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Jorge Francisco
8
Parrita
Pros:

Una playa increíble, muy virgen

2025-01-01 via Nuitee
O
orlando partner
10
Pros:

Location, location, location. Isolated but very safe. Still internet was Ok. Will retirn

2024-02-23 via Nuitee
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Ralf family
8
Pros:

Sehr ruhige Lage, direkt am Strand

2024-01-15 via Nuitee
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DOMINGO family
6
Pros:

buen dia, deberan mejorar la variedad de desayunos, es muy limitada, incluso lo que te sirven esta contado, no puedes pedir de mas, entiendo que asi es en Costa Rica, pero les daria un valor agregado a su servicio.

2024-01-04 via Nuitee
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Martha family
10
Pros:

This a unique hotel away from the usual places. It is right on the beach. A sanctuary at the end of the day. It is lovely and people are wonderful.

2024-01-02 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family_with_children
10
Pros:

Lindo lugar seguro y frente al mar

2023-03-27 via Nuitee
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MICHELLE friends
8
Pros:

Very nice surroundings. It’s just a very long unpaved road to get to hotel. 3 miles took 20 minutes to drive to hotel location

2023-01-29 via Nuitee
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Monika
6
Pros:

Lugar sencillo en la playa, excelente ubicación y tranquilo. La habitación sencilla pero limpia. Hace falta mantenimiento en las instalaciones.
El servicio de los meseros muy bueno, buena actitud y con ganas de complacer el cliente. La comida en la noche es sabroso, buena cantidad y precios decentes. El desayuno limitado y falta de flexibilidad de la cocina... natilla - no hay, salsa Lizano - no hay, pan - no hay, huevos fritos - no se puede (insistiendo y ofreciendo a pagar si se puede)
La playa muy linda, tranquila, con sombra y algunas sillas. Las piscinas bien con bastantes sillas y mesas (mantenimiento!) y con opciones de sombra.
Hay que llevar paños para la playa/piscina , secadora de pelo, shampoo, etc. Se puede usar caja fuerte en la recepción.
Un lugar para descansar y conociendo las limitaciones uno se acomoda, lleva las cosas y lo pasa bien.

2022-12-31 via Nuitee
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Roger
6
Pros:

Anlage sehr in die Jahre gekommen, teilweise nicht mehr heutigen Ansprüchen genügend. Sanitäre Ausstattung minimal. Lage sehr schön und sehr abgeschieden, erreichbar über 6km Erd-/Kiesstrasse. Sehr guter Umgang mit hilfsbereitem Personal.

2022-04-18 via Nuitee
M
Milan
10
Pros:

Very nice and quite place. Out of nowhere and several km of beach is all yours. Even remote place like this got good restaurant and bar.

2022-04-17 via Nuitee
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John
10
Peaceful beautiful place
Pros:

We loved our stay at La Isla. We had planned to stay only one night but ended up staying two because it was so nice. Very peaceful, the staff was very nice, the beach was beautiful, the pool and hammocks were nice, and the food was great. The mattresses are not great. Would definitely stay again.

2022-01-30 via Nuitee
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ERIC COTO family
10
Pros:

TODO BIEN EXCELENTE

2022-01-07 via Nuitee
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dany
6
Pros:

The area is beautiful , quiet et peaceful !! The hotel service is basic but ok .. breakfast is the minimum of what you can expect ..

2022-01-04 via Nuitee
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JOHNNY
8
Baños no muy bien
Pros:

El baño muy pequeño y no tienen shampoo ni secadora de pelo en las habitaciones.

2021-12-05 via Nuitee
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Lauren
8
Decent for price!
Pros:

Cool, remote location. Right across from the beach. There are tons of hammocks in front of the property in the shady, and on the beach side - white Adirondack type chairs for sitting. Rooms were quite outdated - beds were terrible. Felt like we were at sleep away camp. Mattress felt like it was from the 90s - we felt every single spring!!! Decent overall for the price. The restaurant was lovely - staff very friendly. Free breakfast was good too!

2021-05-26 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family_with_children
10
Pros:

El hotel se encuentra bastante retirado del centro de Parrita e inmerso en la naturaleza de la zona, lo cual lo hace un lugar muy relajante.

2021-04-05 via Nuitee