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Hotel Portofino

Tamarindo Village, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Hotel Portofino
Ranked #22 of 24 Tamarindo B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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A TripAdvisor Member
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2011
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I would like to start off by saying, if your going to whinge about dust and dirt don't come to Costa Rica! You're here to enjoy the country as best as they can give you. Portofino hotel offers the best for $50 a night! A full kitchen help to keep beers and food so you save money, (grocery store two... More

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Quebec
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011

Hotel Portofino was the one disappointment of our holiday reservations in Costa Rica. We were 4 in a 2 bedroom apartment. It was not clean. We had to clean it ourselves before we opened our luggage. Hazel, the manager, was unsympathetic. When we showed her that we could write out name clearly in the dust on the counter, she merely... More

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Toronto
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011
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person found this review helpful

Rooms were clean, but very old looking. Beds, pillows, and furniture were all dated. Coffee maker in room is not a coffee maker. It is a rinseable basket that you must use with boiled hot water (only in 2 bdrm units). TV only in suites, not in single bed rooms. Bathroom was fine but expect off and on hot water.... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2010

Great Service, Safe, Great Value. Good proximity to good restaurants.

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texas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2010

The owners are wonerful, security is a bonus, the grounds are kept well, I will definetly stay again when I visit Tamarindo, even the staff is very trustworthy, that was important to me as I traveled with valueables that were not easily replaced. Thank you Michela and Raul you really made my vacation easy . Billy

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Charlie from Milan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2010

This hotel is really very nice. It's cosy and comfortable. The owners Michela and Raul are great people ready to help you make your holiday unforgettable! Thank you very much and see you soon!!!!!

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New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2009

Portofino was recommended by a friend who visited Tamarindo last year. We opted for an apartment, which included a full kitchen. It was great to come back from an early morning run on the beach and whip up a quick breakfast myself before any of my friends were awake. The hotel is located near the beach, shops, and restaurants. There's... More

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NYC
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2009

This was our second stay at Portofino. We arrived around 9 at night. Michela, the manager of the hotel, left in the middle of her dinner to check us in and make sure we had everything we needed. This level of service continued throughout our stay. Unlike many places in Tamarindo, Portofino is ran by an English speaking Italian couple,... More

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webable
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2009

I just got back from staying a week at Hotel Portofino, and have to say that it really was a pleasure. The hotel is located right on the strip next to shopping, restaurants, and the beach. The rooms were large and clean with new towels every day. I have stayed at other hotels in Tamarindo, where the service was not... More

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Oviedo, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2011
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