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Moana Lodge

Mal Pais, Mal Pais 0000, Costa Rica
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Moana Lodge
Ranked #2 of 11 hotels in Mal Pais
4.5 of 5 stars 176 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(14)
  • New restaurant(6)
  • Very nice(6)
  • Deluxe room(6)
  • Honeymoon suite(4)
  • Best food(3)
  • Pool area(3)
  • African theme(3)
  • Many other(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Quepos Costa Rica
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We scooted up the coast for a change of scenery a few weeks ago and fell into Moana Lodge . Great choise, Everything about the place gave us a good vibe, We own a small hotel down the coast in Quepos Manuel Antonio so it was refreshing to see some new ideas and also amuzing to see how much we... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The rooms were clean and spacious. The food was excellent and the restaurant has an amazing view of the ocean. Great location just outside of town with an easy walk to a stoney beach. Moana has has a pool and hot tub. Quite simply, stay here. More

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Innsbruck, Austria
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Just wanted a room for one night and ended up for almost one week. Moana Lodge, a former hotel owned by an African, is situated on the hillside of Malpais and is surrounded by forest. Its now well and with love redesigned still keeping the touch of Africa. Staying there means you have enough privacy - I had the feeling... More

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Chicago
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We stayed at the Moana Lodge for 4 nights in March. We rented the standard room and it was very comfortable and cozy. Our unit had windows on 3 sides facing the jungle and was steps away from the lovely pool area. It was hot while we were there, so we really appreciated the pool and air conditioning in the... More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

My husband and I just took our third trip to Costa Rica but this was our first time in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa. The hotel was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay there. We stayed in the suite and it was magnificent (especially the bathroom)! It was definitely a trek to get up to the room but it just meant... More

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East Coast, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The area of Mal Pais itself is rather unique. The beach that is closest to the hotel is aweful and you must go down to Playa Carmen for a decent beach. If you are staying in Mal Pais you really must have a car, there is no way around it. This hotel is not close to the crossroads (Mal Pais... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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We originally thought we'd go to St. John or possibly Hawaii. Then we thought Costa Rica might be fun for our two kids, 8 and 9, who both love lizards, crabs, snakes... I must have read every review on every town in Costa Rica. We finally landed on Moana in Mal Pais. We truly had our best family vacation yet.... More

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Richmond, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This is a really interesting place. Although MalPais is a surfer town and rather slummy and dusty Moana is situated on the hills overlooking the area which turns out to be very good. we stayed in ocean view suite that has a beautiful view and comfortable bed. The restaurant is spectacular and the food all good. The best way we... More

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Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The room was beautiful and very clean which is something very important when you are in the middle of the mountains. The pool deck and the auto-minibar makes you feel like it is your house, shame I found when we were actually leaving! The view from the restaurant it's breathtaking and then once you get the cocktails and the tapas... More

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Concepcion de Tres Rios, Cartago
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

This was a special trip as we were with our son who returned to Costa Rica after a nine year absence. We had a very comfortable room with a few small problems. One is shared by many hotels, dim lighting. It was difficult for my wife to climb the 108 steps to the restaurant, BUT it was worth it. In... More

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  • Moana Hotel Mal Pais
Address: Mal Pais, Mal Pais 0000, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM298 - 361

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