Hotel Costa Verde

This is NOT A good location for travelers without a car. The hotel complex is very large and built on a hill. It is a 10-minute walk to any pool and longer from some locations to the pool they advertise as their premier pool with a view. (there is no jacuzzi or hot tub) . Only one restaurant is on-site and it is open for breakfast (not included in price) from 6:30-11:00 each day. the hotel owns other (expensive) restaurants nearby and they do provide transportation. The premier pool does not have a bar or option for een a glass of water. Although the website claims they provide for fee shuttles to/from the airport and around the area, THEY DO NOT! There are many beautiful units overlooking the ocean, many are on a side busy road, ask before you book. Our unit was older (although pleasant enough), but lacked some basics, coffee for the coffee pot, hand towels, kleenex tissues, and pool towels are NOT provided. Lastly, after 10 days in Costa Rica being warmly greeted at each stop, it was a total shock to be greeted like we were an inconvenience. When we asked for suggestions for local sites, they pointed to a table with binders, no encouragement or effort to even be pleasant. There were usually 2-3 men huddled in a back corner on their computers or cell phones and yes, they would respond when requested, but a total lack of the typical Costa Rican hospitality. The potential is there, but we suggest hospitality re-boot because the area is beautiful....