SoulShine

Hotels
9.5 (186 reviews)
Playa Avellanas de Santa Cruz , Playa Avellana , CR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent food
Wonderful staff
Cons:
Uncomfortable bedding
Mosquitoes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Issues with cleanliness due to musky odors and mosquitoes reported.
Service
10
Owners and staff were excellent and attentive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.61
Nice location near the beach, although some found the walk to be a bit lengthy.
Room Quality
8.15
Room configurations were not ideal for larger groups, leading to discomfort.
Amenities
10
Great facilities including a wonderful pool and nice restaurant offerings.
Value for Money
9.6
Overall value felt appropriate for the amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Food was highly praised with delicious offerings including vegan options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall stay was memorable with several positive highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:21

Property Description

Luxurious Stay near Avellanas Beach

Outdoor Pool and Free WiFi: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool and stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of dining options at the on-site restaurant offering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, with special dietary requests catered to.

Convenient Amenities: Relax in rooms featuring private balconies, air conditioning, and well-equipped kitchens. Plus, benefit from free parking, a garden, and a terrace for unwinding.

Experience a blend of comfort and convenience at SoulShine. Book now for an unforgettable stay near Avellanas Beach!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 186 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 10
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Deusdedith • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rivera • couple • cr
8
Buen lugar para ir con mascotas
Pros:

Muy atentos , tal cual las fotos, limpieza y orden. Petfriendly

Cons:

La comida del restaurante es muy específica, y los precios muy altos para la cantidad/calidad. Recomendamos que si van a la zona busquen otras opciones más accesibles y variadas. Si tuvieran desayuno a precios razonables sería un éxito y también las cenas, nos dijeron que tendría “buena porción de proteína” y literalmente eran 2 pinchos pequeños de carne por ₡10,000 … un trago ₡7,000 y una cerveza nacional ₡2,500

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • couple • cr
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • couple • cr
10
Excelente ubicación, el personal muy amable
Pros:

Un hotel con excelente ubicación, muy cerca de la playa, y cerca de varias opciones de restaurantes. También ofrece su propio restaurante para desayunos y cenas, y muy rico!! El personal sumamente amable. Fui en temporada baja así que pocos huéspedes y muy agradable todo

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Joaquin • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Yfat • family_with_children • il
9
Pros:

Amazing breakfast, extremely friendly and helpful staff, and excellent location.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • cl
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Ein tolles Hotel mit nettem Personal und angenehmem Vibe. Man ist schnell am Strand und im kleinen Zentrum.
Das Restaurant ist toll und wir haben es sehr genossen, dass es einen Yogakurs gibt.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • solo_traveller • ca
10
PERFECT!
Pros:

The experience was fantastic. The food was incredible! I would 100 percent recommend to stay here and to experience the soul of Costa Rica. The owner Yael was so helpful and so friendly. It was warm and inviting!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Cruz • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Instalaciones y ubicacion

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Zohar • couple • il
10
מקום מיוחד שאסור לוותר עליו
Pros:

ראשית תודה על אירוח נעים ושרותי, החדרים יפים ומיוחדים.
רמת נקיון מהגבוהות שנתקלנו.
המסעדה טעימה המשקאות מעולים.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jimena • extended_group • cr
9
El lugar es muy lindo y tiene una buena ubicación.
Pros:

Todo estuvo increíble, el desayuno delicioso.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Carina • family_with_children • cr
10
Excelente lugar para pasar en familia.
Pros:

La habitación estaba muy limpio y ordenado.
El personal muy amable en todo momento.

Cons:

Ampliar el menú de comidas.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Karl • extended_group • de
10
Beautiful tranquil stay
Pros:

Beautiful tranquil bungalows and property.
Staff was super friendly and accommodating.
The owner family is amazing and had great recommendations also for our further travels.
The walk to the beach is fine and the beach bar restaurant is great too.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Super friendly staff, relaxed vibe, garden

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Cécile • couple • fr
9
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Simone • family_with_children • ch
7
Gut aber teuer
Pros:

gute Lage

Cons:

sehr teuer, Pool nicht so sauber, viele Moskitos,

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • ca
7
It’s a great property, I would recommend the Buddha house for families.
Pros:

Good location, great food, very clean. Loved the pool lounge area.

Cons:

Our balcony (treehouse) overlooked an ecotank and we could smell it walking up to our room sometimes. We found it pricey (CDN) for just the room. Found some areas a little dated relative to the pictures.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
Enjoyable.
Pros:

The setting was great. We had a room next to the pool. The howler monkeys were a bonus as we watched them swing in the trees above.

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable. The coffee maker did not work, and one of the bedside lamps did not work.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee