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Reviews of Hotel Mono Loco

Calle Cardinal, 200 Oeste Super Pura Vida, 50309 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Review Score

Based on 18 hotel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    6.2

  • Free Wifi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good location, value but can be loud at times.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shower was way too hot to properly shower. low pressure.

    well located, beautiful decor.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Karla n Heraldo

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    6.0
    Nice place, nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We booked a quadruple room bc we had anticipated some friends potentially joining us but they put us in a double room saying we only paid for 2 people so we don't need the quadruple even though that is what we chose when booking. I had both options and we opted for the quadruple in case friends came to stay 1 or 2 nights in which case we would have paid more directly to the hotel. Also, 99% of Costa Rica accepts Credit Cards at this time and this hotel did not which I was not fond of....5 nights and over $600 later, it would have been nice to be able to use my travel credit card but we were informed prior to arriving. Had to pay with cash, paypal, or sinpe.

    The place was fine everything we were looking for.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2023

    5.0
    Great location; the rest, lacking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It isn't really a hotel - there was no formal check-in, no receptionist, no regular cleaning service, no food services. The only staff we saw during our stay was the cleaner. - The room didn't have a fridge (but there's a shared kitchen & fridge at the back of the property) - We had to message a number on WhatsApp to have our towels and shower gel replenished, and our sheets changed, otherwise it would not have been done. - The mattress was old and very uncomfortable; the springs dug into our backs and limbs. - Mono Loco only accepts cash, Paypal, or Venmo - they don't accept credit cards. - The accommodation is what we would expect for ~$50-$100CAD/night, not $240 CAD/night.

    The location was great - a very short walk to Tamarindo Beach. The southern stretch of beach seemed to have fewer people so we enjoyed that aspect. It is slightly removed from the busier area of Tamarindo, so it was relatively quiet at night. The courtyard garden/fountain area is beautiful. The air conditioner worked well.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2023

    1.0
    Lost of money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Entrance looks like an horror movie Nobody at front desk upon arrival. Wait 30 minutes and nobody showed up. Fortunately, wifi password was wrote at front desk, so we can used it. With the wifi, got message on Booking.com saying the key is at the door Air conditioning not working. We had to slept at 30 degrees the first night. We didn’t slept at all Pool wasn’t inviting… look like a bird bath… water was not clean. The sheet were stained. No daily cleaning in the room Finally see someone at our 3rd day there. The garden needs a lot of love. Nothing is maintained Around here Overpriced for what we got, even if it’s the Easter weekend. Hostels are way better

    Close to the beach. Nothing more.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    9.0
    Cozy hotel in excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was very helpful and they even let me check in earlier. Great location too!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very rustic. Not welcoming. Pool had lots of leaves and branches in it. Photos are misleading.

    The location was good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    8.0
    Basic hotel in Tamarindo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit old, and expensive but very reasonable for Tamarindo.

    Basic, spacious, had all we needed. Carla was great and gave us a late checkout at no extra charge! Great to location very close to beach. Quiet.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    1.0
    not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bug infested, shower clogged (fixed after we brought it up), ants in bed, place is falling apart.

    the woman at reception was very nice and let us leave early

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs maintenance. Windows and tile in the bathroom are in need of repair. The beds are thin as well as the sheets. The pool was not to clean.

    Privacy was good, the maid only came to the room once in 4 nights stay. She exchanged towels at that moment.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    1.0
    Do yourself a favor and stay away
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is awful, the owner doesn't take care of the property, weeds, dirt, and bad paint everywhere (around the property) This hotel should not be operating. The rooms are old and neglected. The pillows flat and smelled bad. The mattress is so old that we could touch the springs, the sheets are so old; you could touch and see the fuzz, very low thread count, they were torn apart, they had bleach marks (the sheets were purple). We had a terrible night! The fact that a hotel owner sell you a room like this I found it Very disrespectful! 100$ for a room in this deprorable condition is a crime. We had no choice but to stay there, no rooms available in the area. No TV, no basic toiletries, I'm surprised they put toilet paper in the bathroom...

    The Location only!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

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