San Rafael hotels from HK$270

"Spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a tasty breakfast, with nice surroundings where macaws and other birds are often visible. Families should note that room doors aren’t toddler-proof and balconies could be unsafe for small children. Playa Mantas is nearby (parking can be tricky and costly). Playa Blanca requires additional fee and isn’t accessible through the hotel"

"Although the booking is advertised as Hotel Punta Leona, it is actually for Apartamentos Arrecifes rather than a room in the main hotel. This should be made clearer, as the apartments are farther away and require transportation, an important detail for families with young children or elderly travelers or anyone requiring a wheelchair. We also experienced a 40-minute delay at check-in because the room was not ready (partially compensated with a late check-out). Upon arrival, the apartment did not appear thoroughly cleaned, beach towels were missing, and the room phone was not working. Additionally, check-in takes place at the main hotel, about a 5-minute drive away on a poorly maintained road. The apartment includes a kitchen but lacks basic cookware. Air conditioning is limited to the bedrooms, while the living area only has ceiling fans. On the positive side, there is a supermarket within a short 2-minute walk."

"Excellent place to stay, right across the street from the ocean. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant on site. Parking in gated area for vehicle safety. Nice place the money."

"Fuimos una noche y fueron muy amables. Todo el personal muy atento. Las instalaciones y la comida muy bien pero realmente el personal un 10 de 10. En especial el trato a mi papá siendo un adulto mayor. Muchas gracias a todo el personal, desde recepción hasta las muchachas de limpieza."

"The elevator was broken, the air conditioning wasn't working properly, and the guest in the other room was drunk and shouting."

"It is such a lovely and beautiful place , the beds are supportive and comfortable, the ocean views are fantastic! "

"The room and facilities were clean, my only complaint would be the area itself, out of control of the hotel. There was someone sleeping on the sidewalk in front of the hotel when we arrived and there really isn’t much to offer in the area. We only stopped for the night to catch the ferry the next day and thought that there would be more to see. "

"Gorgeous pool area. The rooms super cleans and well designed. Loved the ambiance music early morning. The staff was great and the food delicious. I will definitely come back. "

"Wonderful lodge! Liked it so much we rearranged our itinerary to come back for another night. Super quiet & scenic. Really enjoyed the pool, deck, restaurant, and seeing birds, monkeys and iguanas. Arrived too late for pizza the first night, but stayed to have it for lunch and it truly was delicious. However, learned later that Costa Rica’s ban on feeding wildlife extends to private property and bird feeders, so it would better not to feed the birds at all, or at least farther from the deck so macaws don’t swoop in for human breakfast food. "