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Guanacaste/Liberia, CR   

Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa

User score 4.0 out of 5 See all reviews
Playa Flamingo,Guanacaste/Liberia, Costa Rica 2050
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

4-star beachfront base to explore all the adventure and natural wonders of Costa Rica! Situated in the province of Guanacaste, on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica, not far from Tamarindo, the Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for travelers seeking an enchanting escape.

Picture yourself lounging on the pristine golden sands of Flamingo Beach - one of the most beautiful "blue-flag" ecological beaches in Costa Rica, framed by the deep blue Pacific ocean and lush mountain foliage. Use this relaxing, rejuvenating setting as your base to enjoy a wonderful array of adventure tours, engage in a wealth of available water sports such as diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing and explore spectacular national parks and charming villages nearby. Plan your wedding ceremony overlooking the most incredible sunsets you have ever seen!

The resort's spacious, well-appointed guest rooms feature all of the services & amenities to make your stay fun & enjoyable!

Key Features
* Blue Flag ecological Flamingo Beach, ideal for swiming * 120 spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites * Modern guest room amenities * Honeymoon Suite and Wedding Packages * Banquet & Meeting Facilities * Fitness center and luxury spa * Large resort pool with swim-up bar. * Souvenir Shop * Complimentary wireless internet access * On-site scuba shop and PADI certification * Tour desk featuring a multitude of 0ptional tours * Tennis court - Lit for night play * Casino featuring table games and slots. * Complimentary daily activities program * Optional all-inclusive meal plan * Restaurant, room service, and theme buffets

Escape to a fun, adventurous & romantic oceanside retreat steps away from the Pacific Ocean, sheltered by lush, forested mountains. Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa offers comfortable lodging in the tropical province of Guanacaste. Their spacious accommodations come in distinct sizes and styles, and provide an abundance of luxury amenities. Awaken to the sound of ocean waves lapping the pristine white sands of Flamingo Beach, as well as a kaleidoscope of exotic plants and wildlife just outside our doorstep.

Abandon your cares! Refresh, relax and rejuvenate at this intimate beach resort featuring an oversized outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool with swim-up cocktail bar, indoor/outdoor dining, luxury spa & fitness center, casino, and all of the exciting, adventure nature tours and water sports that Costa Rica has to offer!

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 19, check-out Dec 20

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(27 reviews)

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Hotel address: Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste/Liberia, Costa Rica  2050  

 
 

Area served

Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa is your 4-star beachfront base to explore all the adventure and natural wonders of Costa Rica!

Area airports

Liberia Airport (LIR): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes. Juan Santamari Airport: Approximate driving time is 4 hours and distance is 120 miles.

Description

A scenic, 45-minute drive from Liberia International Airport brings you to our tropical paradise. Experience this premier beachfront resort, reflecting a rich local heritage in an unspoiled natural environment.Located on the golden sands of Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica, designated a Blue Flag beach for it's environmental standards and water purity, and known for it's spectacular sunsets. Nearby shopping and nightlife are within walking distance from the resort.

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Free Parking
  • Spa services
  • Restaurant
  • Internet Access
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet
  • Room service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Health Club
  • Fitness room

Dining

Sunset Lounge

The resorts rooftop bar features panoramic views of the resort and the Pacific Ocean. An exquisite venue for wedding receptions and other celebrations. Enjoy delicious drinks and tantalizing light fare from 3:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday from 3:00pm - 12:00am. Featuring a variety of live musical entertainment (schedule varies).

Flamingo Casino

Luck will smile upon you at the Flamingo Casino! When the sun goes down, the fun quota goes up, with games and cocktails at our new full service Casino. Enjoy yourself on over 40 exciting game machines, BlackJack tables, Roulette and Texas Hold’em Poker. Flamingo Casino is open 7 days a week, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Magallanes Swim-Up Pool Bar

The resorts famous swim-up bar where you can eat and drink wet or dry, serves refreshing cocktails and lunch or light fare daily in a casual, relaxed setting. Open from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Serves the world’s best award-winning fruit smoothies…try a Guanabana or Mora frozen smoothie and you may never want to leave!

Meeting facilities

Known for amazing weddings, the resort features a georgeous beach location or garden location and has a dedicated professional wedding planner on staff. For meetings, two new meeting rooms, both equipped with complimentary high speed wireless internet. Las Palmas A offers 1,784 square feel of space and Las Palmas B offer 1,480 square feet.

Please enter check-in and check-out dates to the right to select a room

Run Of The House

Room assigned at check-in. Room amenities include: flat screen television, high speed internet access, refrigerator, in-room safe, silent A/C, ceiling fan, electronic "smart" locks, private bath with tub and shower, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio, and telephone.

Pool View Room

Spacious guestroom featuring either two double beds or a king size bed with views of the resort pool. Room amenities include: flat screen television, high speed internet access, mini-bar, in-room safe, silent A/C, ceiling fan, electronic "smart" locks, private bath with tub and shower, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio, and telephone.

Studio

Featuring an extended living area with an equipped kitchenette, eat-in bar, two double beds, pull out full size sleeper sofa. Studio rooms can accommodate familys. Room amenities include: refrigerator, microwave, toaster, kitchen utensils, 29' flat screen satellite television, high speed internet access, in-room safe, silent A/C, ceiling fan, electronic "smart" locks, private bath with tub and shower, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio and telephone.

Standard

Spacious guestrooms featuring either two double beds or a king size bed. Room amenities include: flat screen television, high speed internet access, mini-bar, in-room safe, silent A/C, ceiling fan, electronic "smart" locks, private bath with tub and shower, coffee maker, hairdryer, alarm clock radio and telephone.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 19, check-out Dec 20

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(27 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

James Bond

Lovin Costa Rica Nov 5, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This resort is right out of an orginal James Bond movie, with an exotic hotel and impressive villas nestled above the ... crescent sand beach. The hotel sits on a penninsula right on the beach. The hotel pool is truly wonderful, if you get tired of swimming in the ocean and the beach. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent and we saw no reason to go anywhere else for dinner, however there is a restaurant across the street if you need a change. It is very safe to walk around the area and is a Tico experience especially if you visit the beaches around Portrero.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great overall

Vanillatutsi Sep 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Hotel was very nice, driving there from the Liberia Airport wasn't to difficult, there were signs heading to Flamingo ... beach. It would be nice if they had a sign that said Flamingo Beach Resort 200 meters ahead or something because you just suddenly see it and you stop. They have a guard on duty which is nice. The entrance is pretty nice, creative and beautiful flowers are arranged there as well as some comfortable Sofas. The cushions could use some washing or replacing but it was okay. There is free wireless in the pool and lobby area. If you have a good wireless card you can pick it up from a pool view room. Room was clean, bed was clean, towels were clean, no bugs, expensive mini bar (surprise surprise), cofee maker. There was shampoo but no conditioner in the bathroom. They helped us bring the bags up to the room because there is no elevator. The pool is nice, the beach is okay the water seems a little brown because of the sand and the waves. The restaurant was good, but the options are limited I wouldn't go all inconclusive due to the small lunch menu. We had breakfast included which was always good but sometimes random. Sometimes the dish would come with everything on the menu and the next day two or three items would be missing and you would have to ask for them. The Costa Rican meals (casado, costa rican rice and beans, rice and chicken) were all really good. My wife had the shrimp one night and I tried them and they didn't taste quite all right. It didn't seem like it was the spices more that the shrimp wasn't either a good quality or was almost bad. They gave us a discount. Their pesto pasta was really good too and they had an activities guy there who was pretty enthusiastic and got people doing things together. They have a tour operator who offers tours at average prices but they are limited. We went to Tamarindo for better selection and we bartered the priced own because it was the slow season. Playa Conchal or Shell beach is 5 minutes away it is the crystal blue kind of beach you imagine for your vacation. The public entrance is through a VERY bumpy dirt road, the beach (the sand) and a very steep hill about 50 meters long. There is a guy that tries to charge you for parking on the other side. Just ignore him. It isn't his land.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

Go to Tamarindo (20-30 minute drive) and eat at El Coconut, FT's or Noguis. Great food.


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

Enjoyable stay, but some disappointments

Freeflynick Aug 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We did the all-inclusive, and immediately were upset at how the online menu we saw when we booked was VASTLY different from ... the actual menu. The one we initially saw only had 2 or 3 main courses that we had to pay extra for (lobster, best steaks, etc) but the actual menu was full of things we had to pay extra for. There were only a few basic dishes that were included in the all-in. The pool was nice and we made the most of the pool bar, which unfortunately closes at 6pm. The staff were mostly OK, but very slow, and most gave me the impression that they were doing me a favor by serving me and were quite slow. The exceptions were very friendly and fun to be around, so they (mostly) made up for the rest! Very secure hotel, we felt safe letting out children play on their own, as long as they stayed within the hotel grounds. Nice beach, not quite the pure white sands that were advertised, but nice enough and clean.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Dining hint, Short Drive

The hotel food is OK - nothing special. There are plenty of great local places close-by, most of which surprised us with the quality and choices they had.


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Trip hints from our users

Dining hint, Short Drive

Go to Tamarindo (20-30 minute drive) and eat at El Coconut, FT's or Noguis. Great food.

--Vanillatutsi, Calgary, Canada Sep 8, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

The hotel food is OK - nothing special. There are plenty of great local places close-by, most of which surprised us with the quality and choices they had.

--Freeflynick, Houston, TX Aug 18, 2009

Dining hint, Long Walk

Mar y Sol! Great views and great food!

--sevenmile, Littleton, CO Jul 3, 2009

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4.0 out of 5

(27 reviews)

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4 out of 5

James Bond

Lovin Costa Rica Nov 5, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This resort is right out of an orginal James Bond movie, with an exotic hotel and impressive villas nestled above the ... crescent sand beach. The hotel sits on a penninsula right on the beach. The hotel pool is truly wonderful, if you get tired of swimming in the ocean and the beach. The restaurant at the hotel was excellent and we saw no reason to go anywhere else for dinner, however there is a restaurant across the street if you need a change. It is very safe to walk around the area and is a Tico experience especially if you visit the beaches around Portrero.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great overall

Vanillatutsi Sep 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Hotel was very nice, driving there from the Liberia Airport wasn't to difficult, there were signs heading to Flamingo ... beach. It would be nice if they had a sign that said Flamingo Beach Resort 200 meters ahead or something because you just suddenly see it and you stop. They have a guard on duty which is nice. The entrance is pretty nice, creative and beautiful flowers are arranged there as well as some comfortable Sofas. The cushions could use some washing or replacing but it was okay. There is free wireless in the pool and lobby area. If you have a good wireless card you can pick it up from a pool view room. Room was clean, bed was clean, towels were clean, no bugs, expensive mini bar (surprise surprise), cofee maker. There was shampoo but no conditioner in the bathroom. They helped us bring the bags up to the room because there is no elevator. The pool is nice, the beach is okay the water seems a little brown because of the sand and the waves. The restaurant was good, but the options are limited I wouldn't go all inconclusive due to the small lunch menu. We had breakfast included which was always good but sometimes random. Sometimes the dish would come with everything on the menu and the next day two or three items would be missing and you would have to ask for them. The Costa Rican meals (casado, costa rican rice and beans, rice and chicken) were all really good. My wife had the shrimp one night and I tried them and they didn't taste quite all right. It didn't seem like it was the spices more that the shrimp wasn't either a good quality or was almost bad. They gave us a discount. Their pesto pasta was really good too and they had an activities guy there who was pretty enthusiastic and got people doing things together. They have a tour operator who offers tours at average prices but they are limited. We went to Tamarindo for better selection and we bartered the priced own because it was the slow season. Playa Conchal or Shell beach is 5 minutes away it is the crystal blue kind of beach you imagine for your vacation. The public entrance is through a VERY bumpy dirt road, the beach (the sand) and a very steep hill about 50 meters long. There is a guy that tries to charge you for parking on the other side. Just ignore him. It isn't his land.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

Go to Tamarindo (20-30 minute drive) and eat at El Coconut, FT's or Noguis. Great food.


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

Enjoyable stay, but some disappointments

Freeflynick Aug 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We did the all-inclusive, and immediately were upset at how the online menu we saw when we booked was VASTLY different from ... the actual menu. The one we initially saw only had 2 or 3 main courses that we had to pay extra for (lobster, best steaks, etc) but the actual menu was full of things we had to pay extra for. There were only a few basic dishes that were included in the all-in. The pool was nice and we made the most of the pool bar, which unfortunately closes at 6pm. The staff were mostly OK, but very slow, and most gave me the impression that they were doing me a favor by serving me and were quite slow. The exceptions were very friendly and fun to be around, so they (mostly) made up for the rest! Very secure hotel, we felt safe letting out children play on their own, as long as they stayed within the hotel grounds. Nice beach, not quite the pure white sands that were advertised, but nice enough and clean.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Dining hint, Short Drive

The hotel food is OK - nothing special. There are plenty of great local places close-by, most of which surprised us with the quality and choices they had.


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Score

3 out of 5

A Mixed Bag

MM in ATL Aug 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was pretty and seemed very nice on day 1. However, the service actually deteriorated over the course of our 4 ... days. The food was decent at best, but the service was extremely slow. The bartender seemed to have little patience for those that didn't speak spanish, and would forget our order half the time. There is an additional fee to use the tennis courts at night (apparently you have to pay their light bill), the casino is a nice touch (though really random) and was empty the whole time. The Taxi service to/from airport is a rip-off.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

A Garden of Eden in Guanacaste.

Guerras Love 2 Travel Jul 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

If you are looking for a place to relax, this is it. Their slogan, "Pura Vida" that is "Pure Life" is exactly what is is ... here. The hotel staff is awesome!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Fantastic!

sevenmile Jul 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel is very comfortable and the service is very responsive and kind. The pool area is right off the beach and was very ... clean. The rooms - choose a pool view on floors two or three - are newly remodeled and have nice balconies that all (or at least most) have at least some view of the ocean. Food is so-so but with many restaurants in the area, it's fun to explore. Be sure and take some days away from Flamingo to see Monteverde and Arenal! Also, shuttles and taxis are perfectly adequate all over Costa Rica if you don't want the hassle of a car rental.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Long Walk

Mar y Sol! Great views and great food!


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Score

4 out of 5

This was a fantastic hotel!!!

Mr seeking Paradise Jun 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The people at the hotel were all very happy and helpful. I always was made to feel very important to the hotel and staff. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Flamingo Beach Resort

Wanna go back to Flamingo Jun 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The staff was great, more than accomodating to all requests. The beach was beautiful, with very few people, as if we had it ... to ourselves.(we went during the "rainy season" but never saw rain while at the hotel) It does rain, hence the name rain forest, but only on one of our many excursions. We did the hotel offering Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs tour which was magical. The hotel also offered ATV tours through the beach and mountain roads on your way to a zip line canopy tour. (here we saw the famous rain) PROS- Giant pool with swim up bar, super friendly staff, price, helpful concierge, clean, secluded beach with awesome sunsets CONS-Restaurant was hit or miss(breakfast was fine, the rest was marginal) not much to do locally within walking distance, The local birds are very loud at sunrise and sunset (no daylight savings time, the sun is UP at 5AM, and sets at 6, in late June)

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

Angelinas Restaurant- right accross the street- fantastic American style cuisine concentrating on local flavors AMAZING COCKTAILS You can get a great pizza or tuna tartar. Mar Y Sol restaurant- great fine dining with the best gazpacho I have ever had. They will send a car to pick you up


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Awesome 1 year anniversary trip

Dana Jun 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Flamingo beach resort was great. They were very accomadating and the spa was amazing. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Drive

Del Mar restaurant was the best food wwe had all week


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Relaxing Costa Rica Getaway Destination

The Butlers Jun 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Extremely friendly staff especially those working at the onsite restaurant. We had a very relaxing and much needed vacation. ... The pool was fantastic and always clean. Our only complaint is with housekeeping. Although the housekeeping staff is friendly as well, they don't do a very good job with cleaning the rooms. We always had to ask for washclothes and/or other missing items and the floors were hardly swept. Other than that one complaint we loved our vacation at Flamingo Beach Resort in Costa Rica.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers hint, In Hotel

At first you think it might be cheaper to leave the hotel to make purchases for things like: soda, snacks, eating out, etc.. but you will find out it is actually cheaper to just make purchases at the hotel. However, no matter where you go in Costa Rica most things are expensive in my estimation.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Fantastic family getaway

ilb Jun 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The best thing Costa Rica has is its people. Very respectfull and educated. They are very appreciative people. We went to ... some tours, and drove around quite a bit.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family

Recreation/Attractions hint

Beatiful natural places to see.


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Excellent Value

Best Friend May 31, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

All of the Flamingo Resort staff were super. They had great suggestions for off-site dining and transportation to get ... there. The opportunities to book various excursions was fantastic. We booked three excurision on three different days. They were all as described and very affordable. The only problem we encountered during our six day stay was one night in the resort restaurant they were out of steak. What a disappointment. However, our second choices were superb. The pool and swim bar were great.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Friends

Dining hint, Short Drive

Must eat at the Golden Shrimp. What an experience under the stars with fantastic! lobster, shrimp and calamarie!


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Nice Hotel

JR May 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel is very nice but kind of far from nightlife if you aren't planning on renting a car. The taxi's basically rob you; ... charging you $35-$40 to get to Tamarindo (the center of all the nightlife in this part of Costa Rica). There are a few restaurants outside of the hotel that are good but other than that not very much. The staff is very helpful and accomodating. We asked for a room change b/c our airconditioner was broken and were able to move to another room across the hall without any problems. The guest rooms are nicer than the studio's so don't bother upgrading. On another note about the staff, don't ask them for dinner recommendations. They will all send you to this place called Camerones Dorado. The food is okay but the service is slow. They send you there b/c the hotel gets some sort of commission. Do other research before you go to find out about good places to eat. Many are in Tamarindo. By the hotel, Amberes and Marie's is pretty good. The gym at the hotel is a joke. The food at the hotel is horrendous. Those would be my only two complaints. Otherwise, like I mentioned, the guest rooms are clean and really nice. The pool is a good size and the beach is right in front of the hotel. Don't listen to people who complain about having to cross the street. The hotel is right there. The area in general looked very safe. It's not the most developed part of Costa Rica but it's a great location if you plan on doing excursions. Most are only 2-3 hours away. Also, after adjusting to it, it was kind of nice to be in an underdeveloped area. Wherever we went you were able to mingle with other travelers and locals

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Friends

Time savers hint

Rent a car!


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3 out of 5

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Flamingo Beach Resort Review May 2009

Soccer Coach May 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The pool is outstanding, proximity to the ocean is Great! Staff is Outstanding. The hotel is old and is showing the ... age...needs some maintenance (ie our bathroom door would not latch and a light from the ceiling fan was hanging by the wires, and I almost fell over when sitting in the desk chair). The good news is the staff was quick to respond the problems. A guest shouldn't have to notice these problems. Over all We would return to the hotel for another visit.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Dining hint, Short Drive

Mar y Sol was great and the restaurant will send a driver to pick you up and return you to the hotel to avoid the drive up the hill.


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4 out of 5

great getaway spot

cliff May 16, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

great location ,nice rooms and pool was great ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

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Beautiful Place

GBVFAN13 May 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This is a beautiful place. The best part about it is the location, in Playa Flamingo, which is absolutely the prime ... beachfront location in the area. The hotel itself was filled with friendly, helpful staff and it seemed as though every guest was pleased. Super high recommendation.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single

Dining hint, Short Walk

GO to the local restaurants nearby. They are a very short walk and much more reasonably priced!


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4 out of 5

flamingo beach resort - costa rica

steve K May 2, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

very welcoming . Quick response to customer needs and wants. Very clean hotel and friendly service at the resturants and pool ... bar. Not much going on in regard to activities, they do try to get you involved in activities. over an hour drive from airport. Would visit again or recommend to friends.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

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Good for a quick getaway

Hong Van Nov 23, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The Flamingo Beach Resort was great for a quick getaway. It was clean, comfortable, and the stuff were helpful and ... friendly. It was right on the beach, so it was a plus to be on the sand 5 minutes after I left the hotel room. The a la carte dining options were a bit pricey, but we dined in town, where the prices were much more reasonable. We'd recommend this place for people who want an inexpensive option for a hotel in Costa Rica.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

The Mariner Inn was a local hangout for the ex-pats and great for a quick, delicious and inexpensive bite. The nachos were delicious!


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4 out of 5

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Very Relaxing!

Kathy Jul 10, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

This was our first time to Costa Rica and I can not wait to return. For the most part, we greatly enjoyed our stay at the ... Flamingo Beach Resort. You can not beat the pool bar and its friendly, helpful bartenders! They were the best! I just wish they stayed open all evening. Being right on the beach was nice and the views beautiful. We also went fishing and had the hotel chef cook our catch for us. What a nice treat! The resort is quite isolated and not much within a short walking distance. There was still construction going on at the hotel, so the noise was not always pleasant. My only real complaint would be the front desk staff. They were not friendly or helpful at all. I approached them numerous times with questions and was never given any help. Ask the bartenders or waiters for anything as they are very friendly. Overall, our stay was good and we plan to return next summer.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

I beleive you can get better rates on nearby attractions from outside agencies rather than using the tour desk at the resort. Be sure you fly in to the Liberia airport, not San Jose. Its only a 45 min. drive from Liberia.


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5 out of 5

family friendly

virginia Mar 28, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

We went down to celebrate my sons 18th birthday. I asked the restaurant there if they could make a small cake of some type ... for his birthday, and they said they would. Well dinner that night was a disaster and they did not make a cake! But the gentlemen at the pool bar made my sons birthday very special. They made a pineapple into a face, put a drink and a candle in it, brought out an apple tart and sang happy birthday to him. All of the staff where very friendly. The breakfast and lunches where good. Some of the dinners where good and some where not. But all said, I would stay there again. The beach is beautiful and the hotel was clean. All of the employees worked very hard. I felt like I was in paradise. We had a hard time leaving there. I would definately reccomend this place to friends.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Dining hint, Short Drive

Go to Tamarindo (20-30 minute drive) and eat at El Coconut, FT's or Noguis. Great food.

--Vanillatutsi, Calgary, Canada Sep 8, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

The hotel food is OK - nothing special. There are plenty of great local places close-by, most of which surprised us with the quality and choices they had.

--Freeflynick, Houston, TX Aug 18, 2009

Dining hint, Long Walk

Mar y Sol! Great views and great food!

--sevenmile, Littleton, CO Jul 3, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Angelinas Restaurant- right accross the street- fantastic American style cuisine concentrating on local flavors AMAZING COCKTAILS You can get a great pizza or tuna tartar. Mar Y Sol restaurant- great fine dining with the best gazpacho I have ever had. They will send a car to pick you up

--Wanna go back to Flamingo, Virginia Jun 28, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

Del Mar restaurant was the best food wwe had all week

--Dana, Providence, RI Jun 28, 2009

Money savers hint, In Hotel

At first you think it might be cheaper to leave the hotel to make purchases for things like: soda, snacks, eating out, etc.. but you will find out it is actually cheaper to just make purchases at the hotel. However, no matter where you go in Costa Rica most things are expensive in my estimation.

--The Butlers, Birmingham, AL Jun 25, 2009

Recreation/Attractions hint

Beatiful natural places to see.

--ilb, texas Jun 24, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

Must eat at the Golden Shrimp. What an experience under the stars with fantastic! lobster, shrimp and calamarie!

--Best Friend, Wilmington, NC May 31, 2009

Time savers hint

Rent a car!

--JR, New Jersey May 28, 2009

Dining hint, Short Drive

Mar y Sol was great and the restaurant will send a driver to pick you up and return you to the hotel to avoid the drive up the hill.

--Soccer Coach, Huntington Beach, CA May 20, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

GO to the local restaurants nearby. They are a very short walk and much more reasonably priced!

--GBVFAN13, Pittsburgh, PA May 8, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

The Mariner Inn was a local hangout for the ex-pats and great for a quick, delicious and inexpensive bite. The nachos were delicious!

--Hong Van, USA Nov 23, 2008

Recreation/Attractions hint, In Hotel

I beleive you can get better rates on nearby attractions from outside agencies rather than using the tour desk at the resort. Be sure you fly in to the Liberia airport, not San Jose. Its only a 45 min. drive from Liberia.

--Kathy, USA Jul 10, 2008

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Claudia's Bike Rental, just up the hill from the Resort in the tourist info tower by the pizza & subs place.

--Craig, Chicago, IL Mar 16, 2008

Money savers hint, Short Walk

There is an internet cafe within 5 minutes of the hotel ($1 per hour). It's a wonderful place to lounge on the hammock and meet people.

--Jasmine, Los Angeles, CA Oct 6, 2007

Recreation/Attractions hint, Short Walk

Beaches, Restaurants, Adventure tours

--Steve, USA Jul 26, 2007

Nightlife hint, Short Drive

Happy Snapper resturant has excellent dining.

--Jeremy, Tampa, FL Jun 25, 2007

Dining hint, Short Walk

Marie's Restaurant - open air - modestly priced; midst of construction zone now but you can drive or walk to it. Food delicious - delicious coconut ice cream. Alcohol. Cash/credit card Marina Inn Restaurant/Bar - rugged semi open air with character - modestly priced - takes colones or dollars - best calamari ever had - beer is cold.

--Anita, Omaha, NE Apr 30, 2007

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