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3.5 out of 5
Hotel Laguna Mar
San Miguel, Javilla, Bejuco, Guanacaste

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9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William, Belen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It seemed to me that the rooms are very small and that they lack some amenities such as an armchair to read or something like that.

10/10 Excellent

W Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recomendable this place to my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Without question what may this stay exceptional was the assistance and support of Andes the property manager. He could not of been more kind friendly and helpful. Also, as billed the food coming from the kitchen is excellent. The heart of palm ravioli and fresh Ahi salad were our favorites. Also a fruit Batido a day is a great thing to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

johanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is outstanding!!! Andres goes above and beyond to make sure you stay is perfect 😍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna

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Clean, bright and a great find!!!
This was an absolutely lovely motel style property that reminded me of retro California! It was clean, bright, and comfortable. The pool in the center gets some great sunshine and we just loved the whole ambiance of this place. The staff was also really nice and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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Photos from the sunset at Coco Locos & San Miguel
This hotel was awesome. Needs to be updated a bit but you can’t beat the location! Only 1km away from Playa San Miguel which is a locals beach but don’t go until later in the day. We went early morning and had he entire beach to ourselves! At night we went to loco cocos which is also right on the beach (to ourselves as well) and ate handmade tacos and freshly caught ceviche, washed back with local craft beer while chatting with the owner and watching the sun set!! The hotel staff is as nice and as accommodating as it gets! Had a freshly squeezed margarita before bed and talked with some locals before bed. The peaceful views up in he hills while still able to hear waves crash was magical to sleep to. Also make sure to grab breakfast there! The cooks are phenomenal and some of the best coffee we had the entire trip. Super convenient place to stop over for privacy if heading to montezuma/Santa Teresa area, only about an hour away.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little oasis at a great price.
Pablo the chef is a real treat. He is well known in the area. Some tourists had caught fish on a charter and he made them a feast with it. We had a prob with hot water and our breakfast was comped. That is great service! Loved the room. Only needs a fresh coat of paint around the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Andrés on Feb 6, 2018
Thank you for your understanding, and your comments that motivate us to continue working and striving to maintain your trust. We will take your recommendation very seriously. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at Laguna Mar. We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Kenzie, Pickerg, Ontario

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The unspoiled Costa Rica
Beautiful nine bedroom boutique hotel located close to one of the most beautiful beaches playa San Miguel. The pool is definitely refreshing after a day at the beach or an early morning swim. Dinner was incredible. The hotel is showing signs of wear but overall a great experience would definitely return.
Top floor Room 9.

8/10 Good

Tim, Monroe, WI

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A hidden gem
The hotel is located in a very quiet area and is a perfect place to use as a base to explore the busier parts of the coast. The nearest beach is about five minutes away. The staff are extremely friendly, without being overbearing. The chef prepares excellent food - be sure to book a table as the restaurant can get a little busy. While it is a little pricey, it is well worth it. The cocktails are great too. The rooms are comfortable and clean. If you need ice for a cooler for a day at the beach, no problem.

10/10 Excellent

John, Anchorage, AK

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Great Hotel near the beach
It is about 3 hours from the airport, but it a great place to stay! The staff was very nice and helpful, Andres was always suggesting fun stuff for us to do. The pool is awesome and very relaxing. The room was very nice and spacious and very clean. We ate at the restaurant almost everyday and the food was great! Just awesome. Make sure you do the Butterfly Jungle Hike! It was awesome! Looking forward to our next trip to beautiful Cost Rica!

10/10 Excellent

Greta, Chicago

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Perfect getaway spot!
The room was very clean and well maintained, the food was AMAZING, the staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is a gem.

10/10 Excellent

architect , Montreal, Canada

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Wonderful and personalize service
We stayed at the Laguna Mar for 3 days. The staff, especially the manager Andreas and chef Paolo treated us with the utmost kindness, respect and generosity. The hotel had a wonderful atmosphere that was warm, cozy and inviting. The rooms were modern, clean and well-equipped. The restaurant was superb and the service personalized. Every meal was delicious. Great value for the amazing food quality . The swimming pool was well-located and all the services within easy access. Would very highly recommend Laguna Mar. We stayed at 5 hotels during our stay in Costa Rica and this clearly stood out as the best.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Atlanta

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Incredible hotel
Great hotel. Andres (manager) and Paolo (chef) were a huge help giving us ideas for activities; kayak surf and snorkeling. Good beach nearby and exceptional food at the hotel. Highly recommend this place. It was my favorite hotel in CR.

8/10 Good

Fatima, long island, new york

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good place
Coyote Beach is about a 5 min drive and beautiful. not touristy at all, clean beautiful, private beach. hotel is very good for the money and food was very tasty and of good quality. Service was very attentive and friendly, would definitely go back. not much else around aside from the quiet beach, but they can arrange surfing, yoga, excursions, etc. roosters do wake you up around 6am so bring ear plugs

10/10 Excellent

Ric, CR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel and nice view
The ride is beautiful and the acommodations are excelent
Response from john on May 23, 2015
thank you very much for your comment. have a good day and pura vida

8/10 Good

Ado, Costa Rica

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Best hotel in Coyote Beach
The hotel is located in a very isolated beach, but the hotel gives you excellent facilities for you to spend a good vacation. The hotel staff is very friendly and makes you feel like home. FOOD IS EXCELLENT!!!
Response from john on May 23, 2015
hola thank you very much. see you. have a good day

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous but way out of the way
The drive in...26 miles of rough dirt road!! Arrival at the hotel...a beautiful property in the middle of no where. Customer service was fantastic, unbeatable!! The pool was wonderful and relaxing. The restaurant and bar was very nice. Playa San Miguel was absolutely gorgeous. Never ate anywhere else but at the hotel. Tried to eat at the Pizza Tree but they were not open. The only issue we had was the suite on the top floor (room 9) does not stay cool. It's surrounded with windows and they have shades but it remained warm even though we ran the air continuously. Xiomara, Andres, John-Luc and Cici were all such wonderful people and their hospitality did not go unrecognized!!
Response from john on Jan 24, 2015
thank a lot for the comment. i hope every thing is good for you. i send you some sun form costa rica

10/10 Excellent

Nadia, Montreal

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A real gem!
We arrived at Hotel Laguna Mar intending to stay only one night but quickly decided to extend our stay to four nights. We loved everything about this place; staff was kind and attentive (always smiling and cheerful), the accommodations were modern, clean and comfortable, the restaurant was terrific and the owners genuinely interested in making your stay memorable. Truly, the warmth extended to us by the staff made for an unforgettable experience. The Hotel also assisted in organizing a day trip for us to go snorkelling and spend some time on Tortuga Island which was well worth the (very reasonable) price. Nearby Playa San Miguel is absolutely perfect - clean, private and long. We enjoyed our time at the beach and the proximity to the hotel. Everything about our last four days in Costa Rica and staying at Hotel Laguna Mar was perfect - thank you!
Response from john on May 23, 2015
thank a lot for the comment. i hope every thing is good for you. i send you some sun form costa rica

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Alaska

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Great beach great food
Great food for dinners and the beach is wonderful. The area is very remote. A 4x4 is essential! We crossed 1 river about 2 feet deep and 2 about 1 foot deep. Getting from San Jose to the hotel and back we traveled 100kilometers or more on dirt roads. The staff (CiCi) were above par for anyplace we have stayed.
Response from john on Jan 24, 2015
thank a lot for the comment. i hope every thing is good for you. i send you some sun form costa rica

10/10 Excellent

Cristofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accommodations near deserted beaches
We ventured out to this hotel to completely disconnect and relax as a couple. The hotel is small, affordable, and strikes a balance between cozy and modern.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, San Jose, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel
Laguna Mar´s main assets are its owners, Jean Luc and Cecile. I felt like it was staying as guests at their house. They do everything possible to make their guests comfortable and welcome. They will even drive you places, if necessary. That happened to one of the guests who did not rent a car. I don´t think that many hotel owners are willing to do that. The hotel is located in a very remote area so a car is necessary. In fact, a 4x4 is necessary since you have to travel on a dirt road to get there. I like the fact that it is so remote and not crowded. The beach is located about 15 minutes walking or a 5-minute car ride. The ocean is warm, the sand smooth and the view simply breathtaking. There are also many other beaches that you can visit that are driving distance from the hotel. The hotel rooms are a bit small, but comfortable. They do, however, require more storage space for unpacking. The bathroom is very large and could definitely be reduced in order to enlarge the room. That is one suggestion. But, overall, the rooms are very modern and have a European flair. The food is great. Pablo, the chef, trained in Denmark and Italy. His food is amazing. The only drawback is that the menu never changes. I suggest adding a daily special to add more variety. There is also a nearby restaurant called Restaurante Loma Clara which has great food. I loved that the hotel is very open to families and children. This is something that I found was not the case in nearby hotels.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Los Angeles,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get away from it all...
Great place to hide away for a time. Friendly, helpful staff, great food. Recc the penthouse, third floor, no neighbors, private patio overlooking the pool and Jacuzzi. Yes! Chef Pablo was trained in Denmark, the staff speaks English, you can't go wrong. The new owner, Jean-Luc, is quite friendly and helpful, as is the entire staff, who make you feel totally at home. The nearby beaches are pretty much empty for kilometers, and this is Christmas time, high season. There are activities, such as kayaking, tropical forest walks, horseback riding, etc. but we elected just to chill and hang out on the solitary beaches and run with our dog. Beats hanging out in the big city, stressed to the max. We'll be back!
Response from john on May 23, 2015
thank a lot for the comment. i hope every thing is good for you. i send you some sun form costa rica

10/10 Excellent

ken, oregon

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enjoyment
I enjoyed my trip here. had the hole hotel to myself. and had all my needs met.
Response from john on May 23, 2015
thank for the comment

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil top et endroit extraordinaire On recommande vivement
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verny

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Atención afable y eficiente
Es la segunda estadía en Laguna Mar. El personal mantiene una atención afable y eficiente, especialmente Andrés, siempre dispuesto a responder consultas y resolver las necesidades de los huéspedes. Me parece que, debido a la pandemia, no se ha podido contar con los recursos para darle, al hotel, el mantenimiento que tenía antes. Ojalá puedan reparar y mejorar algunos detalles, pues son pocos y se está a tiempo de realizarlos a costos razonables. Esperamos volver.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Itzel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Familie&2kids

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Gastfreundlich mit perfektem Essen
Das Hotel ist eine Oase der Erholung. Alle, die dort arbeiten, sind so hilfsbereit und freundlich, der Koch ist sensationell. Da in dem Teil des Landes die Welt noch in Ordnung ist, sollte man hier nicht nur eine Nacht bleiben. Auch nach 10 Tagen in der Regenzeit, die wunderschön ist, wären wir gerne noch länger geblieben.

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Montréal

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Excellent hôtel dans un lieu isolé
Nous avons été séduit par cet hôtel très propre et confortable. Un soin indéniable à été mis sur le décor. De plus, les repas qui nous ont été servis était succulents, les meilleurs que nous ayons eu au Costa-Rica. Beaucoup de classe.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Schönes Hotel
Sehr bemühtes Team, sehr schöner sauberer einsamer Strand 5min mit dem Auto entfernt.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Prachtig hotel volop luxe met geweldige keuken.
Prachtig hotel volop luxe, mooi zwembad en vriendelijk personeel. Ligt rustig, weinig restaurantjes in de omgeving maar door de geweldige keuken van het hotel is dit geen probleem. Wegen rondom hotel alleen met 4x4 bereikbaar.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, San José, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un sitio para volver
Me pareció excelente, en medio de muchos lugares espectaculares. Áreas de montaña, Playas, pueblo atrapados en el ayer con sus pintorescas áreas públicas y la estadía en un lugar muy acogedor.

10/10 Excellent

leonardo, rio de janeiro, brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otima experiencia
Otimo hotel, limpo, organizado, localizado em um local super tranquilo. Placas no caminho indicam a direção do hotel. Da p ir de carro normal, mas é melhor ir de 4x4. Não há infraestrutura próxima para compras, leve o que vc precisa. O hotel não é em frente a praia, mas é próximo (melhor ir de carro). Praia selvagem sem estrutura.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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super séjour
Un hôtel super sympa avec un accueil extraordinaire des propiétaires français. Gentillesse, très bon cuisinier . La plus belle plage du pays. Que dire ,que du plus plus plus..... La nature au RDV ,tout pour un séjour au Costa Rica réussi.

8/10 Good

Tommy, sweden

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Relaxhotel
Vackert designat hotel mitt ute på landsbygden. Nära till två fantastiska oexploaterade stränder, fördel med bil. Höga mäktiga vågor som även hördes dånande nattetid. Mkt lång resa på grusväg - fördel jeep - för att komma till hotellet. Trevligt värdpar som alltid fanns till hands. Världsklass på Pedros gourmetmat. Ett ställe att komma ner i varv på - vi sov extremt bra på vårt underbara rum högst upp med milsvid utsikt. Poolen är inget för simglada men skön relax.

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso, Mexico

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Muy bueno el servicio superior es muy pequeño
Es muy bueno es excelente el servicio esta en un lugar escondido regresaría

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Excelentes Vacaciones
Muy bonito hotel

10/10 Excellent

beatrice, london beziers

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Hôtel très accueillant une des plus belles plages
Une des plus belles plages de notre séjour hotel très accueillant.

6/10 Okay

Manolo, Sabanilla

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Muy expensivo
Me parecio muy bonito el hotel.... aunque creo que el menu de comidas esta muy caro, muy expensivo y falta variedad de platillos... ademas considero que personal debe de hablar y entender el idioma nativo del pais en el que se encuentran... gracias!

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Plascencia, México

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Excellent place and service
wish I had more days to stay in this excellent hotel. people who looked after us they are the best and very friendly, cleanliness, room, food, facilities and incredible calm in this place are perfect; definitely return! . The only thing improved is the way to reach the hotel by car, advisable to put more big announcements. To reach the hotel must have patience on that dirt road, but worth every minute invested, when arriving at the hotel will know.
Response from john on Jan 24, 2015
thank a lot for the comment. i hope every thing is good for you. i send you some sun form costa rica

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from john on Jan 24, 2015
thank

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente serviço!
Serviço ao nivel de um 5*! Refeições com muita qualidade!

8/10 Good

Ana, Heredia, Costa Rica

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Super relaxing stay
La verdad que la estancia en el hotel es muy linda. Está en un lugar reservado y hay mucha paz, ideal para desconectarse y descansar. La contra de esto es que llegar al hotel es una aventura, definitivamente el camino de piedra en montaña es solo apto para llegar en 4X4 y esto debería avisarse en la página para no pasarla mal, como nos pasó a nosotros. La otra opción es tomar el ferry, aunque de todas maneras hay que manejar sobre camino de piedra para llegar al hotel. La comida del hotel es excelente, Pablo el cocinero es un genio y sus platos son deliciosos y abundantes. Jean, el dueño, también fue muy amable y atento con nosotros durante nuestra estadía. La playa San Miguel queda a pocos metros y es extensa y tranquila. Ideal para tomar sol, caminar, descansar y disfrutar del atardecer.

10/10 Excellent

corinne, Rennes

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Hôtel de charme très classe
Le patron de l'hôtel est français et est très sympatique Il n'a de cesse que ses clients se sentent bien dans l'hotel Lieu hyper moderne étonnant dans le village décoré avec goût Chambre climatisée très confortable superbe
Response from john on May 16, 2015
merci beaucoup pour cette revue. j espere que vous allez bien . il y a de belles photos sur le facebook de l hotel ca pourra vous rappeler de bons souvenirs.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick et Kasia, Suisse

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Un havre de paix
Si vous cherchez un endroit doté d'une des plus plage du Costa Rica, vous serez servi. L'endroit est un petit havre de paix, on s'y sent rapidement chez soit. Tout est propre. Quand a la cuisine, faut tout goûter. Tout a été parfaitement bon. Je dirais que ce fut notre expérience culinaire la meilleure du Costa Rica, et pour un prix pas plus élevé qu'ailleurs. La patronne est aussi très accueillante, douce et serviable... Je ne peux que recommander cette hotel. Si il était à proximité de notre habitat nous nous y rendrions bien plus souvent.

8/10 Good

cardenasc, San Diego

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Decoracion moderna y amable atencion
La pasamos muy bien , es bien agradable su decoracion moderna y el area de la piscina spa