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Grandpas Hotel

Cot | Carretera al Volcán Irazú, Cartago 543 7050, Costa Rica
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Grandpas Hotel
Ranked #1 of 9 Cartago B&B and Inns
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Ithaca, New York
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34 reviews 34 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

If you are looking for someplace close to Irazu this place fits the bill. We stayed in a little cabin - very cute, basic. Great views. Only spent one night. We were amazed how cool it is up that high. Nice breakfast. Great place to be to get up to Irazu first thing in the morning. We drove from the... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed here 1 night at one of the private cabins prior to visiting irazu volcano the next morning. Pros: - private cabin is really private, big and clean - heater in cabin for the cold nights - nice comfortable bed - breakfast was good - 30 min drive to irazu volcano, so you can be there in time before the... More

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Costa Rica
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

I visit this hotel with my 2 kids and my parents. The place is clean, well maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful. The breakfast is awesome, the portions big and balanced. If you get the inside room (number 5) can get a bit noisy around breakfast time. But that was just a tiny thing.... The rest was great....

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Gananoque, Canada
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27 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

I stayed at Grandpas' for 3 nights Jan 15,16, and 17. this small hotel is a gem. Gustavo the owner is a great person and went out of his way to make my stay interesting as well as comfortable. Cot were the hotel is located is a short drive from downtown Cartago. I stayed in a cabin and was very... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We wanted a hotel close to the Irazu Volcano and based on other reviews I chose Grandpa's. The location to the volcano was great though we didn't actually get to see it due to the clouds rolling in. Actually seeing the volcanoes can be a little tricky with the weather but is something we really enjoyed when we got to... More

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Chicago, IL
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We stayed at Grandpas hotel for one night in between on our long drive from the east cost to the west coast of Costa Rica. The cabins are clean and nice with beautiful views of the city below and more mountains behind the main house. Breakfast was good and the staff in the morning was very helpful. We gotten into... More

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GrandpasHotel, Director General at Grandpas Hotel, responded to this review
13 January 2013

Dear Megan: THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your comment about our hotel and service, we appreciate it a lot because is very helpful and valuable for us. I hope your come back to Chicago was excellent and I hope to see you again in Costa Rica. Say hi to your husband and have and great 2013!! BEST REGARDS More

Columbus, Georgia
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21 hotel reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

I stayed at Grandpas for only one night, due to a busy travel itinerary, in one of their rustic one-room cabins made of laurel wood, clean and comfortable with a spacious bath. The grounds are lovely, and there are fine views of Irazu Volcano and the valley below. The staff, led by owner Gustavo, was superb in every way. The... More

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Lees Summit, Missouri, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

This was my first visit to Grandpa's. I was taking a group of 17 and the hotel that we usually use was booked so at the last minute - two weeks before the trip - we had to scramble to find a new hotel. I was very nervous about staying here because we did not have any previous experience. Well,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012 via mobile

I would definitely stay there again! I was with a group and it worked perfect for us. The meals were great as well! The staff was so friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us. Grandpas was great!

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Baltimore, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

We stayed in the main home that had a large room and bathroom. The hotelier was very kind to help us with our rental car and was most gracious to offer help. The breakfast was fine but best of all is the restaurant next door, 1810 Restaurant, which has great food.

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Additional Information about Grandpas Hotel

Address: Cot | Carretera al Volcán Irazú, Cartago 543 7050, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Cartago > Cartago
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Cartago
Price range (per night): 36 AUD - 102 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Grandpas' Hotel is located a few miles away from Irazu Volcano. A mountain hotel with wood cabins on the mountain top. Because it's so small we offer great one-on-one service. ... more   less 

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