Hotel Pochote Grande

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It is a three-star hotel - for that it does all right. The location is perfect - right on the beach, but on the quiet end. It's super safe. And very clean. The kitchen staff is absolutely amazing. The cleaning staff is amazing. Everyone local are super friendly and engaging. Even the German manager is great and very friendly (for a German... and I can say that, being born there). The food is good and reasonably priced. The drinks are cold. The service at the bar is absolutely flawless. Rooms are cleaned well every day, fresh towels every day. My issues: The rooms are very tired. Beds are reasonably comfy - but the whole room hasn't seen a dime in upgrades in a long time i reckon... Everything worked. But it ain't pretty The AC in my room worked but sounded like a Mack truck. So i turned it off at night. Probably better that way since there are no blankets (just sheets). The pool is tiny. Might sound boujie - but most back-yard pools back home are that size. And it was packed And prolly my biggest beef: decent wifi by the bar/pool. No wifi in my room. So - overall - i have to say i kinda liked it. Even though i feel i shouldn't have. Thus conflicted.

Very basic hotel about 20 minute walk into town of Jaco. Comfortable bed, good air conditioning, large balcony, good shower. But only cold water tap in the sink (shower had hot water), no shampoo, conditioner, lotion, or hair dryer. No coffee maker. Very old style safe with a key for rent for $3 US per day, with caution that if you lose the key, could take 2-3 days to get someone to open it. We chose not to use it. Felt safe. Refrigerators could be rented but discouraged due to humidity and one was not readily available. No hand towels of washcloths, just 2 towels per person and not allowed to take them off the property. Description on ******* said bicycle rentals available but I do not think so. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The hotel and restaurant are clean. Pool loungers are old but pool was nice with some shady areas. Seemed like a safe, quiet area.