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Reviews of Clandestino Beach

3 out of 5
Clandestino Beach
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt like we had our own private beach at Clandestino. Our kids loved the pool and the pets (including a friendly raccoon named Pepper!). The food was very good and the service was top notch. The rooms were comfortable and the ac worked well. My daughter loved eating mangos from the mango tree all day. Would definitely recommend having a car as the secluded and private location could make getting a taxi difficult. We did day trips to Jaco and Manuel Antonio from clandestino. We had a really nice time and made lifetime memories with our kids at the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Diana on Apr 9, 2024
Muchas gracias Ha sido un verdadero placer tenerlos con nosotros, un privilegio conocer a su familia. Gracias por tantos lindos elogios. Mil gracias. Saludos a todos

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from diana on Apr 7, 2024
Ha sido un verdadero placer el tenerlos con nosotros disfrutando de nuestro pequeño paraiso.Espero volver a verles algun diaPura VidaDiana

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort offered a nice getaway being away from the busy areas with a semi private beach that wasn’t crowded and had pretty sunset views. The staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were clean and the style and decor was resort boho chic. Perfect for a secluded Costa Rica vacation. We had a rental car so coming and going to town was easy for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from diane on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you so muchBest from paradise

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Diana on Mar 12, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Diana on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida from our stay at Clandestino, equally magic and frustrating. With a menagerie of dogs, cats, and even a pet raccoon roaming freely, animal lovers will delight, though it may not suit everyone. Our encounter with the raccoon led to an unprovoked scratch attack on our baby, highlighting a need for caution, especially with children. The property, needing updates, had issues from non-working lights and door lock to a leaking shower, and cleanliness was a concern with a dirty fridge and cockroach presence in the kitchen. Despite its decline, the location's beauty is undeniable. Playa Palo Seca's remote, pristine beach offers solitude but beware of its dangerous currents and hot sand. Dining was disappointing, with high prices not matching the quality, especially the shockingly expensive drinks (as pricey as Miami or Vegas honestly... a single Guaro sour drink was running like $24 USD? For context, I bought an entire bottle of Guaro in Manuel Antonio for like $14 bucks.) Despite these drawbacks, the welcoming staff and the unique experience still made our stay enjoyable. Future visitors should come prepared, hopefully with a rental car to explore dining options and save money. Despite its flaws, Clandestino has charm for those with an open mind. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from The owner Diana on Feb 23, 2024
Good night JacobI am very sorry that your stay was frustrating for you, 99% of our clients are delighted and I suppose they have a very open mind to enjoy our paradise, what a shame, I am devastated.We have animals, dogs, cats, raccoon all rescued. In Costa Rica, the animals roam freely, we do not use leashes and closures since we are mostly Animalists. I don't understand why you had this surprise when all the customer comments announce them. I recommend futur clients inform themselves correctly about the place before making a reservation and then do not make inappropriate comments.You forgot to mention that monkeys are coming, sloth, some iguanas on the roofs, hummingbirds, flights of Pelicans, Cararas, limpets, Colorful birds, Peruchas, etc...It is surprising, to receive today *no one from the staff was also informed, that Pepa, the semi-wild raccoon, scratched your baby! I'm a mother, so if it had happened to me, I would have requested her vaccination card to be sure, but no one asked me for it!One light bulb may not be working, sorry I know it have to be perfect. It usually happens in high season when we barely have 1 hour to clean and prepare an apartment with 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, bathroom, 2 terraces, 6 very big windows, kitchen used and dirty left by previous clients. It would have been solved in a few minutes but no one ever came to report the errors, it is a shame clients don't have a lack of communication when I believe that we are always present for you.You must have been confused,Our Guaro Sauwer current price 3,500, you may not have had just 1 drink or not just 1 cocktail in his price! If you calculate how much the is, on my calculator it's less the 7 and not 24 as you wrongly claim. We do not force anyone to consume in the hotel. There are menus with prices .You didn't talk about the quality and size of our cocktails and our restaurant dishes, I guess you must have liked them a lot.Thank you for telling other clients how to proceed, you are really very kind, but if you had read the comments before, I would not be writing the response, sorry.Wishing you all the best, goodbye from our little paradise.Pura VidaDiana

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. The laid back vibe. You feel like you have the resort to yourself. The owner Diana is always on hand to help with anything you need. The breakfast was great, we had dinner one night it was also great. We love the dogs that live on the resort as well as the raccoon. They like to hang out with the guests. The beach is secluded and has the most beautiful sunset you will ever see. This was our third time there and we will be back.
Response from Diana on Feb 28, 2024
Thank you so much LisetteHope to see you soon coming back to paradise.Diana

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Diana Owner on Mar 6, 2024
Thank you Sharon.Pura VudaDiana

8/10 Good

Erika, Jersey City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, unique, and serene destination. A special experience. Dianne and staff were kind and accommodating. The food was amazing. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Diana on Feb 28, 2024
Thank you so much ErikaHope to see you soon coming back to paradise.Diana

8/10 Good

Michael, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good one night stay. Room was comfortable and convenient to restaurant and pool. Pool was relaxing but only very shallow or too deep to stand. I didn’t like that shower floor was hard to stand on with round large stones. Good was good at restaurant but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Diana on Feb 28, 2024
Thank you so much MichaelHope to see you soon coming back to paradise.Diana

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Diana on Feb 28, 2024
Gracias

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. To be honest, when we initially pulled in, I was very skeptical that we booked a really odd property. But 3 days later, I couldnt be happier when added all up. The thing I liked the most about the property was an extreme "chill" vibe (Pura Vida) that resinated through everything. Gorgeous area with waves crashing literally right behind every meal you eat. One of the nicest things about it was the beach, the sand, and the surf. There isn't a single rock or sharp anything in the water. Just sand, as far as you can head out. The property owner (Diane) and her staff treats you like family, lets you use all of their stuff (surf boards included). My middle kid learned how to surf while there - so cool! Breakfast is included and is fantastic. You can choose to eat lunch and dinner on sight and most of the food was decent. We loved all of Diane's animals, especially her very tame racoon. Staff was super nice and friendly. We had a great time and plan to return. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Diana on Feb 28, 2024
Thank you so much ColinHope to see you soon coming back to paradise.Diana

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit in the past few years. We love going here to just get away from it all. The staff and owner are always so attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Diana on Nov 2, 2023
Thank you Kimberly

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

We arrived and property was closed Had not received any notice Could have been handled a little better Owner was not very helpful When to Manuel Antonio and found a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great room. Melvin does a little bit of everything there. Enjoyed the beach, the pool, the food, the service. Breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming to Costa Rica for 16 years now and we are also residents. We stayed at Clandestino 3 years ago, and it was almost perfect then. It was a highlight of our trip then and we have referred many people to this hotel, sadly things are not what they were before. The Arrival This trip we stayed in January 2021. For 2 nights. Upon arrival to the office, we were greeted by the receptionist that was dressed like a total prostitute. Super short skirt with her butt almost hanging out, and her breasts about to fall out of her shirt. My wife told me there was literally nipple showing. It was extremely uncomfortable. After driving 2 hours from San Jose, we reluctantly continued to check in, which after completing check in we were shown to our room. The tour to our room was- “this is your room, don’t put paper in the toilet”. That was it, nothing more, almost like we were bothering her for coming. The receptionist quickly left the property. I had to go find the bartender to get the Wi-Fi access information. The receptionist that checked us in is the partner of the European owner that checked us in 3 years ago and gave a full proper tour of the room and property and was quite pleasurable then. Not now. Not anymore. It is the “give us your money and leave us alone” attitude. The Room To put it in short – maintenance has not been performed as it should have been. The A/C leaked all over the floor, the curtains were falling apart, and the screen door was a struggle to open an
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ticos
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. The flora and fauna on one side and the beach on the other. Food, staff, everything is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place poor service
The location is beautiful and the hotel nice. Though the sheets of the bed were stained and the floor not very well swept. Staff in not well trained and have little proactivity.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FIVE STARS
Remote private slice of heaven
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Orpheus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in amazing location in front of the ocean. The owner , Diana is a great host and we would definitely come back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean rooms, nice breakfast and short distance from San Jose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is really beautiful and clean. Only few steps from the beach. You can stay at the swimming pool area and go to the beach anytime. Hotel is like you see in the pics posted in their website.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Response from Diana on Jun 25, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Take care of you. Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was rough but beautiful and lots of fun. Location was remote but that’s what we were looking for and the setting was amazing. Staff was all awesome. Food was great. Pool was very nice and heated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Diana on Apr 6, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Birgit, New York/ Italy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A paradise! More than expected! Everything was great, room, restsurant, service, staff, facilities, beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from DIANA on Mar 16, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Maria Muller Uhrskov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
paradise
This hotel completely lives up to your expectations! It’s beautiful surroundings and it great condition. What you see on the pictures is exactly how it is. The staff were absolutely wonderful. I can only recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Diana on Mar 18, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. The staff is amazing. The rooms are clean and kept. Diana is always there if you need anything. The bar staff makes an amazing Piña Colada. The beach is set up with hammocks and beach beds to relax on. I was here 7 years ago and the property has has a few nice updates like bed loungers on you patio. Will definitely be back. Thanks Diana and staff for an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Diana on Feb 6, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from DIANA on Mar 16, 2020
Good Morning It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach access is great. Huts are setup in a jungle setting so you wake up to nature’s sounds. Staff is very helpful. Prices on drinks and food are quite reasonable. It is a great place to stay if you want to lounge around by the beach. A hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Diana on Jan 30, 2020
Good Morning Nima and Gabby It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

Nima/Gabby, Denver, CO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you need a break from the hustle bustle, if you love nature, if you want to be away from it all while still within driving distance of nearby attractions, Clandestino is amazing! What we loved: STAFF: Diana, staff, and security officers were amazing. As soon as we stepped out of our car, Hiro the security guard showed us sloths, baby sea turtles, and other natural wonders of the area. A big deal for us being nature lovers! Staff was friendly, extremely accommodating, and went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable. My fiancee surprised me with a marriage proposal and she was aided by the staff who helped create an extremely romantic evening to pop the question! LGBTQ CONSIDERATIONS: Being two women, we always worry about prejudice when we travel but we felt nothing but love, support, and kindness here! We felt free to show affection and be ourselves. We also felt extremely safe, honestly safer than at home! LOCATION: We rented a car which I highly recommend. Some days we lounged around the hotel, going to the beach, napping, swimming in the pool, having our meals. Other days, we drove to Quepos, Parrita, Jaco and other locations for various activities within an hours drive. Driving in Costa Rica was easier than driving in Denver, Colorado! AMENITIES: Yes, fellow millennials, there is good wifi! Also, hot showers, area is super clean, food is delicious and reasonably priced, and there are TV's but we never turned it on.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Diana on Jan 30, 2020
Good Morning Nima and Gabby It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back to visit us.  Thank you See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida Diana

10/10 Excellent

ArleneandBrandy, Dallas Texas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best place I’ve been in a long time. It’s absolutely beautiful and the staff is as kind and helpful as you could ever hope for. We’re going back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Diana on Nov 6, 2019
Good Morning Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino and your marvelous review It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort. We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc Thank you in advance. See you soon in paradise.  Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exquisite
Totally exquisite !! Every detail is thought about and some,just beautiful Each cabin is carefully placed so you have total privacy the staff are warm and helpful but not intrusive ,the food is delightful and cooked to your taste We stayed in 8 different hotels in our 3 weeks traveling all around Costa rica and this was our favourite !!! We thank you for such a wonderful stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Diana on Oct 4, 2019
Good Morning Hazel Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc Thank you in advance. See you soon in paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Renee, Burlington, Iowa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was like paradise! The rooms were beautiful, pool was lovely and the beach was amazing. We had delicious breakfasts and a wonderful dinner one night. There was also a good deal of wildlife to be around too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Diana on Oct 4, 2019
Good Morning Renee Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc Thank you in advance. See you soon in paradise.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Diana on Sep 15, 2019
Thank you Pura Vida

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not a Resort
This place is Not a “Resort” 12 rooms, zero perks, so destitute you have zero options for food and excursions. Rent a car if you go because taxis are outrageously expensive. No surfing. All excursions are at Manual Antonio- 45 minutes away. Rip tides and no lifeguard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Place We Stayed In Costa Rica
This place is way better than the listing and pictures seemed. According to hotels.com it is a 3.5 stars, in my opinion it is at least a 4.5 stars place. There are only 11 rooms there so it never felt like it was overcrowded and there was always room by the pool. Since the place is a bit secluded when you walk across the street to the beach there was never anyone there. My GF and I walked in the morning for 45 mins down the beach and saw no one the entire time. Overall experience was 10/10, only minor issue was food/drinks were a bit pricey but nothing too crazy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Diana on Aug 21, 2019
Good Morning Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you will come back to visit us.  Best from paradise Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Yudis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiencia increíble
Fue una experiencia increíble. El resort está en excelente condiciones.,Los empleados fueron siempre bien amables y atentos a todo lo que se necesitaba. La comida estaba bien deliciosa. La playa hermosa y limpia. Hay varias sillas y amapas en la playa para que puedas tomar el sol y relajarte.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is beautiful, secluded and safe. My issues were with the bathroom, the water pressure in the sink was lowered to a trickle, not even enough to brush your teeth. No hot water in shower, the shower floor is made of the same rocks as the walls, hurt feet to stand on and would be impossible to clean. The lightning in the bathroom was horrible, almost impossible for doing hair and makeup. The bed slept good but you had to climb over the bamboo frame every time you got in or out. Also room smells musty, bamboo absorbed moisture in the air.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Diana on Jul 28, 2019
Good morning. Thank you for booking with us. I am very sorry that you did not appreciate our showers with green stones, it is the first time that a client complains about it. The showers are washed with a brush and disinfectant every day, they are perfectly clean and disinfected. The faucet is water saving, which is why it does not have a large flow of water. All our rooms have hot water, it is the North American system, only one hand is turned and you have to find the temperature to your liking. The hotel is located on an island between ocean and mangrove, our percentage of humidity in the rainy season ranges between 80% and 99%. We leave the air conditioners anti-humidity to avoid this problem. The hotel is built with natural elements, bamboo, palm, teak, green stones and bushy gardens like a jungle. If there were only cement, metal and grass instead of jungle, the humidity may not be as important, although I am sure it would also win. I hope you enjoyed your stay with us. Happy journey. Pura Vida

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
We live in the US. My husband had to have emergency surgery before our stay there. I contacted the resort with plenty of time ahead to cancel the reservation and allow them to get it booked (as my husband was not allowed to fly). They were not helpful whatsoever! They were the only place in Costa Rica who did not understand or assist us with a reimbursement (this is with the documentation from the doctors stating his condition and that he could not travel). I was extremely disappointed with their response and lack of understanding and assistance! What a shame!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Diana on Jul 5, 2019
So Sorry, hope your husband is well now We have no news about this request. Best

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Gardens were beautiful and the little cabanas were very picturesque. The housekeeping was very poor. Our room was mopped but not swept, so if a piece of paper was on the floor, it would just be mopped around the room. There was not any music close to the pool and the restaurant needs new cushions. If you are dressed up for dinner make sure the cushions are dry before you seat. Our friend’s room had a nonworking tv that was attempted to be fixed a couple of times with no luck. It was also very unpleasant to find dog poop in the garden ( from the bunch of owner’s dogs that sometimes are left free to walk around the pool and even the restaurant and even in the rooms).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Diana on Jul 5, 2019
Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk Best from paradise Pura Vida

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Diana on Jul 5, 2019
Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk Best from paradise Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Diana on Jul 9, 2019
Hello. Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk Pura Vida

8/10 Good

GH, Hampton, England

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant hotel and not overcrowded. Staff very helpful. The rooms are in need of updating or refurbishing. The stone flooring in the showers may complement the rustic environment outside but is uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from Diana on May 20, 2019
Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk

10/10 Excellent

RandyandWendy, Dallas, Tx

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far a unique experience, on a unique property managed by a gracious host, Diana. We know her name because she made sure she was visible to all her guests. She greeted us with warmth and genuineness. The staff was simply exquisite. You feel “at home” here, because Diana and her staff are attentive and caring, if you need something in your room, someone is addressing it immediately. The food is outstanding, the rooms (and beds) are incredibly comfortable. The grounds are always being looked after and views of the incredible private black sand beaches takes your breath away. I want to address some reviews I’ve seen concerning the roads that lead to the property, which must have been posted by a Hollywood diva unable to handle spilling her expensive champagne from her golden grail...the roads that lead to Clandestino DO NOT require a 4 wheel drive, in fact my grandmother could handle these roads with ease, which at best are described as crushed concrete powdered, the locals and small children ride their bikes on these roads. Don’t let that be a concern, we had a good laugh at that review. A highlight in addition to the staff, grounds and warmth we felt was seeing the native Iguanas, birds and the resident family of 3 sloths that live in the trees! Diana made the trip worth it, and gave us all a big hug prior to leaving. We will definitely be going back and I highly recommend you visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Diana on May 15, 2019
Thank you so much, I have no words to express the feeling I had when reading this review, I have tears in my eyes. Really thank you very much. I wait for you A huge hug for both of us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Diana on May 20, 2019
Thank you so much to stay  in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us.  We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation.  http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Diana on May 6, 2019
Good afternoon Mr Etienne. You told us this morning when you leave that you do not like to stay here because the hotel has a dog and a cat in the reception, in the hotel we also have 6 types of iguanas, 3 sloth bears, (2 mothers and a baby), white-faced monkeys come every day to steal bananas and mangoes, raccoons, hummingbirds, many different types of birds, occasionally the limpets come to visit us, dolphins and manta rays sometimes play in the waves in front of the hotel being a show for the lovers of animals. The Turtles also come to lay eggs on our beach, the hotel performs repopulation actions. We do not have magic bar to change the weather, there was no sunset yesterday because there were many clouds, it is not our fault, I still do not have this power! You wanted a King room overlooking the sea but the hotel was full and you booked 2 Queen size rooms, sorry you made a mistake when making your reservation. I hope you find a hotel to your liking for the rest of your Costa Rica vacation. Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Diana on May 5, 2019
Good Morning Thank you so much to stay in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us. We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation. http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk Thank you in advance. See you soon in paradise. Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

RafaelMaldonado, San Juan,Puerto Rico

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a jewel of a Hotel!Since our arrival everything was handled perfectly.Great comfortable room with excellent A/C. Diana the Owner and her staff take care of any and all requests! Would repeat !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Diana on May 5, 2019
Good Morning Thank you so much to stay in Clandestino It has been a pleasure to have you at Clandestino. We thank you for having chosen our resort and we hope you enjoyed your stay and you will come back to visit us. We send you the link to our video (watch on computer) as a souvenir that can be shared with your friends and family to show them where you have been on vacation. http://youtu.be/tXD0NUT5glc https://youtu.be/P55Fy7-nGUk Thank you in advance. See you soon in paradise. Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both my husband and I were very impressed with this beautiful resort. The staff and the property were more than we expected. We especially loved our room and were amazed at how clean and lush the whole property is kept. The employees were very conscientious of keeping the resort looking it’s best at all times and quickly learned what we liked to eat and drink. We were definitely catered to and that made our stay extra special.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Diana on May 15, 2019
Thank' s so much for this very good review. Hope to see you come back . Best from paradise Pura Vida