Potrero Spa Hotel

"Not close to the beach as the picture said"

"I was really disappointed with my stay at this so-call 5 star all-inclusive resort. One of the main reasons I booked was the variety of dining options-they advertise five restaurants, but in reality, only one was open each day/night. That completely defeats the purpose of having multiple restaurants and made the experience feel very limited and repetitive, The swim-up bar, which should have been a highlight, was practically unusable. There were so many bees swarming the area that it felt unsafe to even approach, let alone sit and enjoy a drink. It was frustrating because this is something that should be managed at a resort of this caliber. On top of that, the customer service was extremely poor. Staff seemed uninterested, unhelpful, and at time outright dismissive. Overall, this was far from the luxury experience I expected. Between the limited dining, unsafe pool conditions, and lackluster service, I will never return or recommend this resort to anyone looking for a true 5-star experience!"

"Everything you could want for a getaway. Staff was extremely friendly. A lot of activities to choose from!"

"Much to love, with some exceptions. The hotel and grounds are very beautiful and very well maintained, with gorgeous views of the ocean, surrounding mountains, and lush foliage. The room was lovely and very clean. One of the best aspects of this resort is the staff! They were consistently warm, friendly, and eager to accommodate any request! It's easy to feel very spoiled by their attentive and engaging presence! Thank you Monica for creating this culture among your wait staff!! You're wonderful! When the main buffet restaurant opens its doors for dinner, the staff are lined up on two sides and applaud the guests as they enter!! Loved it! The food in the main restaurant was extremely diverse, plentiful, and mostly delicious. We did not enjoy the one specialty restaurant we tried - Japanese. We had great massages, enjoyed some shopping, both in the hotel stores and the beach market. Would have enjoyed more entertainment options. There was a fantastic violinist and sax player though, which we enjoyed. While we loved the pools, the beach has dark sand and is not inviting. The waterpark is cute for kids, but limited for adults. We did one waterslide which was quite an unpleasant experience - very hot and claustrophobic inside. I would give this hotel a 4.5 rating if I could. We had a great time, despite the few exceptions mentioned."

"It was nice little expensive for what you get"

"Amazing location and property, but room felt dirty and and smelled strongly of cleaning products which we could not get rid of. The outside and beachfront is beautiful. We felt safe at the property. "

"Highly recommend for adults; staff was amazing, excursions were great"

"We were looking for a clean place to stay while venturing out to explore the Guanacaste region including several national parks and many beaches, so this met our needs. The room was clean, air conditioned and had a kitchenette which was a pleasant surprise. If we were looking an all-inclusive resort type of stay, it would have been a colossal failure. The food was cafeteria style, limited and not very good. The one bar that was open didn't have much to offer. The pools were nice, but otherwise there wasn't much to do. There wasn't any entertainment or activities. If you are like us and are looking for a clean place to sleep that is cost efficient this is your place. If you want a resort experience, this is not the place for you."

"Booked a room with two queen beds but was given a room with a king bed. Was told there would be a $50 up charge to switch to a room with two beds. They did provide a roll-in cot at no charge. Front end staff and housekeeping were friendly and helpful. As was shuttle driver. The door to our unit show signs of a forced entry - with multiple gouges around the lock. Took an early flight out so cannot comment on the breakfast. Room was clean and tastefully decorated, as was the hotel."