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Hotel y Cabinas Don Taco

ocated from the Banco Nacional 300 m. east, Santa Elena 506, Costa Rica
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Beaufort, North Carolina, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We stayed on a whim since we had no other plans. The rooms were basic, views were nice though. It really was just a place to stay, the beds were firm. My fiancé and I are not heavy people. So when we settled down to get some shut eye and one of the planks from under the bed fell out,... More

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Mount Pleasant
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

I came here with a group while studying abroad. We stayed here one night so we could do the canopy tour/ zip lining. Before this we were visited La fortuna waterfall by Arenal. I suggest taking the boat ride and bus ride to get to Don Taco, some of the best scenery you will ever see and faster than taking... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

We enjoyed to stay here, was really clean, we had good panaromic view and paid 60 usd for 3 person. It is family run one and stuff is really attentive. Good price for value hotel. Breakfast starts at 6:30 which is good cause days are short in Costa RIca

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Berkeley, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Our 2 night stay in one of the cabinas was one of the best experiences of our 2 week visit to Costa Rica. We had an enclosed porch (picture windows with a view of the ridge and the Gulf of Nicoya) that we would recommend. The room was spacious & clean with private bath.The staff was extremely kind and helpful.... More

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Drumheller, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I just returned from a Costa Rica trip with my sister. We stayed at don Taco for 7 nights while exploring the Monteverde area. It is a great place to stay, just up the hill from the center of Santa Elena. The cabinas are beautiful, with a great view of Santa Elena. Very convenient for dining in Santa Elena, with... More

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Sant Marti d' Empuries
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

We stayed 2 night in the cabinas and they are very basic. The room is not more than a bed and an old shower. We stayed in room 14 and it was the worst acomodation we had on our trip in Costa Rica. Altough the staf was very nice and friendly.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

These guys can’t be beat for the price. The location is great, you’re a close enough to walk to the town and far enough out to have no problems. The view from the rooms is not to be beat. You won’t regret staying here. The breakfast is really nice.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

My family and I were in the corner room on the top floor, nearst to the dirt road (less than 100 meters away.) So there were constantly cars and people going by, so it was very noisy. It, of course, did not help that the hotel room did not have thick walls, so it was diificult to fall asleep. There... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

We traveled for 3 weeks in Costa Rica and stayed at a variety of locations and establishments. I have to say that for the money, Don Taco gets a high five. The very friendly, helpful and bilingual staff, really give this place an extra star. From the moment that we arrived until we left, we were treated like honored guests.... More

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San Francisco, California
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42 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

We stayed here for 1 night when we arrived late and didn't have a booking, we chose this place based on the LP review. Bad idea. The room was clean. The water was hot. Free wifi. About a 5 minute walk to central Santa Elena. $45/night. The bedspread was dirty and was quickly removed from the bed. Even though our... More

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Hotel y Cabinas Don Taco Costa Rica/Santa Elena, Monteverde
Address: ocated from the Banco Nacional 300 m. east, Santa Elena 506, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde > Santa Elena
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Ranked #7 of 8 B&Bs / Inns in Santa Elena

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