Hotel Quintas Papagayo

It seems like people disagree about this place? Some -- like me and my BFF -- loved it. If you need super reliable wifi, great TV selection, pool, and deluxe spiffiness in general, this is not for you. On the other hand, if you like an old-fashioned look and feel, this sprawling place may please you as it did us. It has a number of cool bungalows, plus a few studio buildings, spread around a tiny well-kept garden-filled gated "campus" right on the main road. We found it charming and interesting, even if a little funky or run down in spots. Great waterside location, just north of center of town. it was too cold to swim in early April, but the beautiful (rocky) beach is right there. No wifi in spite of staff efforts on day 1, but then it worked fine for next 2 days. We did not watch TV or care much about the wifi. Strong great shower... 1980's era bathroom tiles, all good! The many room-types confused us, and we had helpful email exchanges to make the right choice: two connected large rooms w a kitchen and balconies, water view, perfect for us. We liked the staff. The security felt good. With special thanks to an outraged previous reviewer, i was prepared when they took a few minutes on checkout to check our rooms for damages before refunding our deposit. The restaurant and wine-bar, not affiliated i don't think, but right there, are excellent. I hope to return!

We did 11 month (from February to end of December) in this Paradise. Everything was perfect, hospitality, accommodation, local services. Owner Walter for 5 stars, as all the services, homemades, housekeepers, maintenance, Tape room, restaurant…. Congratulations