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Hotel Lavas Tacotal

2.5 of 5
10 Km West from downtown La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park 2772-1000, Costa Rica
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3.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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CDBAlbq
Albuquerque
Contributor
16 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

A beautiful property, but practically empty except for tour busses. None of staff seemed to speak English. Restaurant completely empty, except during breakfast it was swamped with tours. Practically no wi-fi. Terrific view of Arenal Volcano, but it's done nothing for at least a year. More

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ckizer
Albuquerque
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Not sure what happened here, but what remains is unsettling. The grounds are manicured to perfection. The rows of "mini-cabins" with a glass wall facing the volcano provide an excellent view of the cloud shrouded Arenal volcano. The rooms are basic, clean, and functional and the beds comfortable. The emptiness and non-functioning pool bars give the place an eerie post-apocalyptic... More

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denverflier
Denver, Colorado
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16 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We stayed here for one night to give us an opportunity to explore the area around the Arenal Volcano. The cabins were comfortable with a great view of the volcano. The beds were adequate. The property has lots of open space with various plants and trees making it a very green setting. If you are there expecting luxury, keep looking.... More

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SteffiLovesTravel
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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We ended up here on our package tour only because the original hotel booking fell through. We were originally placed in one of the "chalets" which may have been nice except that it was dusty with something gross on top of the bedcovers (possibly dead insects or *shudder* rodent feces?!) and the sink and toilet both backed up & started... More

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Georgie_A_NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

If you are here to watch TV or spend time on the Internet, you're in the wrong place. But if you want an inexpensive, comfortable, clean, quiet place to stay in a lovely setting close to the volcano (which is, alas, currently dormant), this is it. There are chalets and motel-style rooms, two small pools, a charming open bar/dining area... More

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pmm3744
Wallington, New Jersey
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4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

This hotel, when the volcano is visible, has a great view of the volcano and has a very aesthetically pleasing walkway to the rooms, with palm trees, flowers, a pond with fish along the way. I didn't make the booking so didn't know the cost, so cost excluded it was a nice place for those looking to get away from... More

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Cabaez
San Jose, Costa Rica
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7 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Even though hotel offered very competitive prices (US$100 for a 5 persons "chalet") it did not provide most of the offered amenities (free wifi @ room), no working phone, room light would only work along with ventilator, water on shower made you stick real close to wall, both pools did not have a working pool bar, no kids pool). And... More

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dakappa
akron, ohio
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17 reviews
13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

We were booked into this hotel last minute on a change from a previous booking though our tour package. The hotel was dated. The TV was an older model & only got one USA Channel. Our room was clean but others in our group were not pleased with how clean their room was & they were distressed with mold in... More

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2txgirlsmom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Rooms had plumbing & mold issues (in multiple rooms). View of volcano is great. Food was poor to mediocre at best. Staff wasn't friendly or very accommodating. I would definitely try another hotel. More

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Cizofworld
New York City, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011

We stayed in lots of hotels in CR, but this one was the only one we had trouble with. The Front Desk man was the rudest, uncompromising person I've ever dealt with at a hotel (and I've stayed in many!). The pool was dirty and looked like it hasn't been cleaned for ages. The air conditioner in the room leaked... More

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