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La Tropicale

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Consider a stay at La Tropicale and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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  • 2 bedrooms
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  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Carrillo, La Tropicale is near the beach. Samara Beach and Nosara Biological Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School. Visit our Puerto Carrillo travel guide
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200 meters from the beach, Puerto Carrillo

What's nearby

  • A beach with palm trees and a calm sea.
    Carrillo Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A beach with waves, palm trees, and a forested hill.
    Samara Beach
    7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Playa Barrigona
    36 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • A beach with horses running along the shore, boats in the water, and driftwood on the sand.
    Guiones Beach
    45 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • An aerial view of a coastline with waves crashing onto a sandy beach, bordered by dense green vegetation.
    Playa Pelada
    56 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía
    11 min drive
  • Limey’s Bar & Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Gusto Beach Bar
    12 min drive
  • Roots Bakery & Café
    12 min drive
  • Sheriff Rustic
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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 stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does La Tropicale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Tropicale pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Tropicale?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Tropicale?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is La Tropicale located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Carrillo Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Isla Chora. Playa Camaronal and Playa Islita are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Tropicale Reviews

6.4

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020