Had a third floor walk up room that gave me a good view of the neighboring police department. The PD was quite active during my stay as one person drowned right in front of the hotel due to the riptides that rage unexpectantly. We witnessed several drunks being brought in for sobering up by police holding them down in the... more

When you first drive up, you'll be impressed, but beyond that, you'll be ready to go. We stayed here just one night and that was enough. On arrival we had to request a new room, since ours looked like a rock band had stayed there (broken window, musty smell, lumpy beds). Our next room was better, but okay at best.... more

We were unfortunate enough to stumble into this hotel whil walking down the beach. What a big mistake. Way overpriced, dirty rooms, beat up showers, uncomfortable beds, faulty electronics. The rooms had stains on the floor and the walls. The beds were tiny and beat up with thin mattresses that had huge holes in the middle. The comforters smelled as... more

great hotel, big rooms, cold a/c big beds, nice pool, AWESOME PANCAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!! very friendly people. more

This is a small hotel right in front the beach but not all the rooms have this option. It has a very clean swimming pool, rooms are comfortable, the price is OK. When I got there I found they gave me a room in the "blind side" it means I have no chance to see the beach, I ask the... more

I had book room for 1 week online. When I arrived there they gave me no choice of rooms. I was given room on 5th floor- 53stairs up- no elevator. Oh yeah, I could "upgrade" from my 55 dollar a night room to the 4th floor for 25 dollars extra. The staff in reception spoke NO english. Their sign says... more

Let me just start off by stating that I did not choose to stay at this hotel. I went with a tour group to Costa Rica EF Tours booked this hotel for us for 2 nights on February 19th and the 20th, checking out on the 21st. Driving Up: When the bus pulled up to the hotel, it seemed nice... more

I wish I would have checked the reviews prior to going to this hotel. I decided to just show up and get a room, the bus service driver dropped me off at this place (which should have been the first warning sign). The hotel is right off the beach and at first glance it seems like a good location. Here... more

My stay at the Hotel Balcon Del Mar from Aug.22nd through Aug 27th of 2006 was marked with the following issues that were never address by management: 1. When I arrived on Aug. 22nd I brought my girlfriend. I had booked the reservation for one person. At the time I booked the reservation I did not know she would be... more