Ratings based on 105 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
4.0 Room comfort
4.0 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Sep 2024
William Mena our host for this hotel was amazing he went above and beyond the expected to make sure our stay here was memorable. The view from the rooms balcony was incredible and the local wildlife was so exciting to see.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Sep 2024 by William Mena, Hotel Management
Dear Erik, it was a pleasure to serve you, we look forward to seeing you on your next vacation in Costa Rica, it was a pleasure to serve you, remember that Hotel Villas de la Selva is your home, blessings to you and your family.
by A verified traveler
Fantastic view and staff
Posted 25 Jul 2024 on HotelsUpon arrival a monkey visited us and the staff sliced fruit for my daughter to feed her. The best view of the ocean was our room balcony. Every morning on our balcony we had coffee and enjoyed the view and sounds of Costa Rica. Our kitchen had everything we needed to have an easy breakfast and go to our adventures without having to use up time at a restaurant. The beach just down below us so my wife enjoyed her morning walks. It was a great stay
Comment from Hotel Management
26 Jul 2024 by Villas de la Selva, Hotel Management
Thank you for your visit, we are really happy to know you and your family enjoyed during your stay here. ¡We hope to see you soon!
by A verified traveler
Monkey
Posted 10 Apr 2024 on HotelsAmazing place with the animals at your door !
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Apr 2024
by A verified traveler
Hotel not as advertised
Posted 23 Mar 2024 on HotelsCons:
1. We booked a room for 3 people with a Queen and double bed however were given a room for 2 people consisting of a double bed and fold out chair bed, which was basically cushions on the floor, without any adjustment in price and told it was due to an error on hotel.coms side
2. Messaged about having a late check in as we had a lengthy drive and were told check in ended at 9 and if we were to arrive late to find another hotel
3. There is no actual reception area/desk, instead you have to ring a bell, which we rang numerous times upon arriving within the check in time frame with no response and had to call and wait 10 minutes for someone to show up and let us into our room
4. There is no one that we saw on the property monitoring guests, which would have been helpful when guests starting feeding wildlife disrupting our attempt to enjoy the pool
5. There is no beach accessibility from the property. It is a steep walk along the road to access the beach
Pros:
1. Nice views of the beach
2. Able to see monkeys during stay
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Feb 2024
by A verified traveler
Beautiful views but needs some updates
Posted 1 Feb 2024 on HotelsThis hotel has pros and cons. Pros: beautiful water view especially of sunrise and sunset from private balcony. My Balcony also had a hammock. Another pro is a very helpful young man who works there who will help you with your bag up and down the numerous large steps all over the property (it is built on a steep hill). It is near enough to the beach to walk - 5 minutes. Also, very clean.
Cons: it looks like there is a hot tub and pool but the hot tub water flows into the pool. The hot tub is not hot and the pool is actually hotter and too hot to swim. Also No lights at the pool after dark so you are swimming in the dark. The pillows were terrible. Everything needs renovation. Both my sliding door and screen door would not close or lock properly, same with the room safe. The furniture looked like scraps you would put in a college dorm. The kitchen was not usable- they provide nothing, not even salt/pepper/sugar/coffee. No kettle or even a pot - just a very scratched hot pot and griddle. The microwave only worked on “pizza”. The nearby “grocery stores” within walking distance are outrageously expensive- you will spend a lot more trying to cook than eating out if just 1-2 people. The price vs what you get is not aligned
The views and balconies however really are wonderful. Just know what you are getting beforehand.
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Jan 2024
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Jun 2023 on Orbitz
Worked out really good. Had a kitchenette, all stocked, ready to go.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Jun 2023 by Manuel Angel, Hotel Management
¡¡Muchas gracias, les esperamos pronto!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Apr 2023
Likes:
The view of the ocean
The abundant wildlife around the property-Sloths,parrots, monkeys, toucans.
Dislikes:
No access to beach
Traffic noise
