I must be living in an alternate universe. We took guidance from TripAdviser and Audley reviews when choosing Si Como No. We are seasoned travellers. This is not a 4 star or even 3 star hotel. We don’t understand the reviews?

First off, read their cancellation policy CAREFULLY. We booked and less than two days later requested to cancel. Valerie Ovarez refused to refund us stating its “too close” a window to the arrival although it was nearly two months out. Quite shocking from a hotel that seemed to have a good reputation. I can only assume they really needed our money. So my advise, read the fine print before booking.

We got there after 10 previous outstanding stays in Arenal ( La Finca Lodge) Nosara ( Tierra Magnifica) Monteverde (Hidden Canopies and Koora Lodge). Without any hesitation , all these hotels get an enthusiastic 5 stars thumbs up. Then we arrived at Si Como No

Front reception staff particularly Christopher were extremely nice!! The views outstanding! That’s where the positives end. This place needs a complete overhaul. It is tired! It sits on the busy road of Manuel Antonio. The grounds have been patched up and painted so many times over to hide the deficiencies. We entered the room to a funky smell. They said the air conditioner was off but this morning it’s still there. The furniture is scratched up, seat covers stained and gross. I think the government should check the rooms for mold. There clear evidence of mold in the shower.

We went to the pool after a 5 hour drive and there were no chairs. People were laying on towels on the concrete!! 4 stars? The seat cushions were also stained and unappealing although they are leatherette so there’s no excuse not to have someone clean them every few days. Afternoon music was cranked up although it’s supposed to be the “ adult” pool. I could take pictures of the pool athe patch jobs, the upper pool seemed caked with sunscreen.

My husband woke up and for the first time this trip he complained of a back ache. Thankfully this was not the case for me

Met a couple this morning who said they paid for what they thought was the highest level accommodations. Omg the description of their room ( which was changed) went beyond words. Their bed faced a wall. The couches, I believe 3, were torn, they had no water. Keep in mind in fairness this is second hand info. We didn’t see it but suffice it to say they are very upset. They agreed the place needs a facelift. I just saw there review on tripadviser! Look at their photos!

Loud music was piped into the breakfast area. Service was so slow because we moved to an upper level to avoid the noise but it was HOT. Our choices… loud music or heat first thing in the morning, we chose the heat. I included a picture of their buffet’s scrambled eggs. What are your thoughts?

If you are looking for a quiet retreat this is NOT the place to come. We are sitting at the adult pool listening to constant road noise from motorcycles, trucks and cars just behind us. We were also told not to bring our car to the beach. It wasn’t safe.

I’d say travel a little further to Dominical or Uvita. If you choose MA we do not recommend this hotel. At best we give it 2.5 stars. We always try to find the best out of a bad situation but there’s no finding anything positive about this rundown hotel We couldn’t wait to leave. We went down the coast a short distance to Oxygen Villas. Now there’s a fabulous hotel and an easy drive to Manuel Antonio park and the Unitas Fish tail beach!