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Backyard Hotel

Hermosa Beach | 4 km from Playa Jaco, Playa Hermosa 4023, Costa Rica
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Backyard Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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New London, Connecticut
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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We stayed at backyard hotel on the advice of a friend of a friend. We have been to Costa Rica several times. We had lunch in Jaco a couple years ago and had wanted to come back and see more of the area. This little hotel is a couple miles from Jaco's hustle. It is one of 5 or 6... More

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Heredia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Nice little hotel with great location, both tvs were staticky. The pool is nice but is like a thermal spring during day and night due to the sun. The waitress at the second floor of the restaurant wasn't very friendly. I like the place but I think it should cost less More

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Myrtle Beach, SC
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

This is truly a surfers dream. It is amazing place for non surfer to see such strong waves. I really enjoyed by stay and the staff was amazing. More

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Aliso Viejo, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

Great location, friendly staff, and an excellent bar & grill. A great value for the money. We would definately recommend this hotel to anyone. More

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Brooklyn, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011
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Playa hermosa is a short drive from the very crowded tourist spot/beach Jaco. This is a much better choice. the beach seems endless, empty and just gorgeous for long walks. Backyard Hotel a very reasonable choice, location great. We stayed upstairs in a very spacious room with kingsize bed and bunk bed, so for families this would be perfect. Breakfasts... More

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Los Angeles, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011
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person found this review helpful

Small hotel , 10 rooms & 2 story . On the beach , nice for the money . Been there 2 times and my rooms have always been clean . What I like is they have a bar and restaurant right next door . Can be noisy at night but consider where you are . Staff has been extremely helpful... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010
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Travel Dates: August 6th - 14th This hotel was beautiful. It's also a hotspot every Wednesday Night (Ladies night = free drinks) and has a local surf competition right on their beach every Saturday. It's definitely an awesome place to be. The rooms are spacious. We had all three of us in one room (one king and one queen sized... More

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Raleigh, NC
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2010
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Every aspect of this place is awesome. I went with 3 buddies out of college. We rented a car but because we had our boards with us we also hailed a taxi van to take us. We follwed our cab to the backyard. We got this huge suite in the front of the hotel. It was great. The here is... More

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Miami
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2009

A Great Hotel in a great Location! The staff was as friendly as could be and very helpful. The pool was perfect. We loved the little Iguana that lived by the pool. Attached to the hotel is cool bar/restaurant with a great ladies night! We ate seafood there which was nice a fresh. The surfing in front of the hotel... More

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oliver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2009
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Good lopcation if your a surfer or into the bar scene. Fun young crowd. More

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Address: Hermosa Beach | 4 km from Playa Jaco, Playa Hermosa 4023, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* RM314 - 345

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