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El Sabanero Beach Hotel

3.0 of 5
150m up the hill from BCR | Flamingo beach, Playa Flamingo 1111, Costa Rica (Formerly Estela de Fuego)
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New York City, New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

staying at the el sabnero hotel has been a unique experience. The room /hotel was clean and accommodating.The staff was friendly and eager to serve. The breakfast was fresh but could use a more varied menu. The view from the terrace was amazing. Can't wait to go back.

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Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

The manager Willie Watson was the best. Very friendly and helpful. Hotel is very quiet and relaxing. That was the main reason for going to the area. Beach area was down some steps,but no one was ever there was like you had your own beach. Just remember the sand is black in this area. Also, Willie told us about a... More

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sask
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I was a little leary after booking the hotel and reading some of the reviews however we recieved a room right by the pool which was renovated, clean, quiet, and with a very comfortable bed. Yes they are doing renovations throuh out the entire hotel when finished it will be a very nice place to stay. The free breakfast each... More

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Albany, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We stayed at el Sabenero Beach Hotel over Christmas week. I must start by stating this is the first negative review I've ever given. We had booked through hotels.com and the website presented this hotel as having a number of amenities expected in a three star property. After arriving we were shown to a room on the lowest floor and... More

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kreichenberger, Manager at El Sabanero Beach Hotel, responded to this review
4 March 2013

Dear Traveller, we are sorry to have disappointed you. Even using pest control, those ants sometimes to come to the room like anywhere in Costa Rica. Again, sorry for your experience. More

Reno, Nevada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We arrived with high expectations based on previous reviews on trip advisor and Expedia only to find an unfinished room, with no balcony furniture, dirty sheets, cracks in walls and bathroom including a cheap shower curtain with holes in it. The AC was very loud and made for terrible sleep at night. It was quite a disappointment. We looked around... More

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kreichenberger, Manager at El Sabanero Beach Hotel, responded to this review
4 March 2013

Dear Traveller, sorry for your experience. We try to keep a loose atmosphere and our bartenders and waiters are dressed in T-shirts. We are a holiday hotel and not a business hotel. There are chairs on our balconys, new tile floors and new furniture in 22 of 28 rooms. The pool is treated through a proffessional pool cleaning company, however,... More

London, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Stayed here one night after arriving at Liberia airport late in the day . Not easy to find with the GPS but a great find when you get there . The manager Willy went out of his way to help us and served us a drink way past closing time ! The rooms are clean and spacious ( make sure... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

I stayed here for two nights with two girlfriends. The hotel is located near the top of a hill, which means that you have an outstanding view of the north-facing coastline. Sitting out on the patio watching the birds fly by was just about the most relaxing experience I've ever had. The hotel has their own private beach, which is... More

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Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We stayed at El Sabanero in Feb 2013 and thought it was nice. It is quiet and clean and the staff are very friendly! They welcomed us and there was no language barrier. It is a little hard to find but once there it is enjoyable with a fantastic view of the Flamingo Bay

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed at the El Sabanero Beach Hotel for 10 nights. We loved it! Yes the rooms are simple but that is to be expected for a 3-star hotel. The absolutely breathtaking view, fabulous staff and delicious food at Jasmine's by the Sea (LOVE the green pizza - very tasty) are more than one can ask for... More

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Edson
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36 reviews 36 reviews
15 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

This place has quite a bit of room for improvement. The hotel has great views, but is pretty shabby altogether. The rooms and everything about it were so basic. Simple things were missing like bedside table lamps, hair dryers, bathroom tissues and half the outlets were not working. The curtains were not wide enough to cover the whole window so... More

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Additional Information about El Sabanero Beach Hotel

Also Known As:
Estela De Fuego Hotel
Estela De Fuego Hotel Playa Flamingo
Address: 150m up the hill from BCR | Flamingo beach, Playa Flamingo 1111, Costa Rica (Formerly Estela de Fuego)
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Flamingo
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Playa Flamingo
Price range (per night): 98 AUD - 161 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
El Sabanero Beach Hotel is an Ocean Front Hotel in exclusive Playa Flamingo. In addition to sporting its own privately accessed beach El Sabanero Beach Hotel is close to Conchal Beach, and Penca Beach and only a short distance from Tamarindo Beach and Hermosa Bay Beach.El Sabanero Beach Hotel also features multiple dining venues, the best of indoor and outdoor dining, ample meeting and banquet space, multiple bars including a swim up bar and spacious Ocean Front terraces. ... more   less 
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