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Hotel Surf The Place

3.0 of 5
200 mts from Hotel Frank's Place direction Mal Pais, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
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Hotel Surf The Place
Ranked #5 of 11 hotels in Mal Pais
4.5 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
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Paris, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

When we got there, Candice (the manager) immediately made us feel at home…Very friendly, she spent time giving us tips on where to us where to go, what to see… We also had a great time speaking with her and her husband who is the Chef and prepare delicious meals (Chez Moi Restaurant). The bungalows are clean, large, comfortable and... More

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henniker
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Close to town yet its own private paradise. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping and lush flowers, the pool and cabanas are arranged for the utmost in privacy and relaxation. The pool is perfect for kids and adults alike with several levels and a soothing waterfall. The lounge chairs are so comfortable and the food is fantastic. We were in Malpais for... More

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Ny, Ny
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The Place is quiet and relaxing. Spent a week there and enjoyed every minute of it. Owner is very nice and willing to help us whenever we needed anything. I recommend staying here if you have the chance. More

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Los Angeles, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights Thursday through Saturday. Unfortunately it was the week of Semana Santa but the bar here is very accommodating for travelers unaware of the religious dry days. =) The pool is great, clean and the lounge area is small but comfy for about 15-20 people. There were never more than like 8... More

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california
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The place has had several bad reviews and it all comes down to the inhospitable owner. We spent 8 days here and enjoyed the hotel. We met great people and the manager, Candace, was awesome. At the end of the week stay, we accidentally broke a lamp by accident. When we reported it to the manager, she called the owner... More

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Yvonne Khan, Propietario at Hotel Surf The Place, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Dear Trip advisor This client has signed and agreed by check in that he will be responisble for any damages on the property done by him. False statement from the client that i justified the broken lamp charge ( 50% of the original price!) because they have received a discount ! She called me a lier. The client is comparing... More

Berlin, Germany
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

We stayed there for three nights and had a great time there. The stuffs were very friendly the whole time. It was possible to take two friends from outside to the pool area. The bungalows looked awesome and were really clean. The whole area looks very sophisticated. In the "town" you will find a backery maybe the better (cheaper) choise... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Spent 4 nights at the place this past January on vacation. My boyfriend and I stayed in a bungalow room and the accommodation was great. The bungalow was big and had AC a fan, hot water and other amenities. Candice, the manager was fantastic. She helped arrange everything for us and was incredibly helpful! She knows everything about Costa Rica,... More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

The beach house style rooms were really well designed and comfortable. The staff were also very helpful. More

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White Rock, BC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

This place is a piece of paradise, well positioned a very short walk to all the action. Candice was a superb host, the pool and the bar very inviting and as an added bonus the monkeys eating fruit in the tree next to our cabin and the iguanas scurrying along the tin rooves was very entertaining. Overall, very clean and... More

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london
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

great great great hotel We stayed in the room and the bungalow and had a first-class stay the daily managers (Candice and Nico) were the best we could find to make our stay absolutely fantastic we enjoyed every minute of our stay and even canceled another hotel in Jaco (avoid!) to stay longer The hotel is very well maintained, the... More

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  • Surf The Place Hotel
Address: 200 mts from Hotel Frank's Place direction Mal Pais, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM236 - 427

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