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Hotels Costa Rica: Nicoya Peninsula Playa del Coco & Ocotal: Hotel Villa Casa Blanca
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
Feb 26, 2008, 06:56

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Northern Pacific, Nicoya Peninsula
Hotel Villa Casa Blanca

Location Playa del Coco, Playa Ocotal
Phone 670-0518
Fax 670-0448
Room Information 15 units
Prices $80 double; $105-$125 suite. Rates include breakfast buffet. Rates lower in the off season, higher during peak periods
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, no phone

With friendly, helpful owners, beautiful gardens, and attractive rooms, this bed-and-breakfast inn is one of my favorite options in the area. Located about 500m (1,640 ft.) inland from the beach at Playa Ocotal, it's built in the style of a Spanish villa. All the guest rooms feature fine furnishings and are well kept. Some are a tad small, but others are quite roomy and even have kitchenettes. The suites are higher up and have ocean views. My favorite has a secluded patio with lush flowering plants all around.

A little rancho serves as an open-air bar and breakfast area, and beside this is a pretty little lap pool with a bridge over it. Another separate rancho serves as a sort of lounge/recreation area and has a satellite television. There's also an inviting hot tub and sitting area near the pool. Villa Casa Blanca manages several rental houses and condos in the area, so if you plan to stay for a week or more, or if you need lots of room, ask about these.

Facilities: Outdoor lounge and bar; small pool; Jacuzzi; tour desk; laundry service