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La Tropicale

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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200 meters from the beach, Puerto Carrillo
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Puerto Carrillo

At La Tropicale you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Carrillo Beach and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Samara Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to free bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Puerto Carrillo hotel include Playa Camaronal and Jungle Butterfly Farm.

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Samara Beach - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Playa Barco Quebrado - 31 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Guiones Beach - 43 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Playa Pelada - 51 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Plaza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sheriff Rustic - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Club - Samara - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pool Bar del Hotel Leyenda - ‬3 min drive

About this property

La Tropicale

La Tropicale offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

La Tropicale also features a terrace and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Puerto Carrillo hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Tropicale offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 53-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available for a fee of USD 30; reservation required

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 53-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

La Tropicale Hotel
La Tropicale Puerto Carrillo
La Tropicale Hotel Puerto Carrillo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Tropicale?

La Tropicale offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Tropicale?

Yep, La Tropicale has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Tropicale?

Yep, La Tropicale is a short 5-minute walk from Carrillo Beach.

Does La Tropicale have a pool?

La Tropicale has an outdoor pool.

What makes La Tropicale a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Tropicale.

Does La Tropicale serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Tropicale?

No, La Tropicale does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Tropicale?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Tropicale?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

La Tropicale Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LaTropicale with Arno the owner is our best experience in Costa Rica.He just want you to be happy and have the best stay ever. We ate at his restaurant and honestly we had our best diner, he's a master chef, you have to try it!! If you want to have the feel of Costa Rica wilderness, surrounded by monkeys, birds, ocean:That's the best!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar dentro de la naturaleza, el personal y dueño muy amables.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Tove

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lugar bonito, verde. Empleados muy amables. No muy cerca de la playa, y falta mucho mantenimiento
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020