Hostalito el Greco — Hotel in Bagaces

I've stayed here a couple of times. A 3 star hotel, with comfortable amenities. Rooms are comfortable, clean, hot water showers, air conditioner, TV, but not American fancy. The TRUE EXPERIENCE here is the courtyard/grounds.

It is under a canopy of foliage, which makes it 10 - 15 degrees cooler than anywhere in town. Sway in a hammock in the shade, while enjoying the fauna. A parrot 🦜, peacocks and other fowl, several cats and dogs. Cooking facilities and your own refrigerated storage compartment. It's like a blend of hotel stay and camping. Very different, very relaxing. On the edge of town. Sonia and her family are great hosts. I am smiling while I think about Sonia's hotel.

It's a true Tico experience, with good gate security. Try it. You'll remember it for...

Sonia is a sweet & caring woman with a big heart who runs a fair but tight ship. The place is super clean, there are rules to follow like quiet after 10 pm & clean up after yourself in the kitchen & common areas but that should be common sense & common courtesy anyways. There is a gate to lock out non-guests so that is nice, free wifi, A/C, & if you ask nicely...theyll even do your laundry. Price? Depends on your disposition so I suggest being a nice, friendly & polite. I dont know how well or if anyone speaks English as I'm fluent so I dont bother. But if you are looking for a nice affordable hotel in the area...I would highly recommend it. The only thing missing for ME personally is a pool...but if you're out every day sightseeing...its...

For the price, it's really not a bad stay. The only issues are the early morning roosters and a cold shower. But when you're paying about $55 for four people to share a room WITH air conditioning (friends, not strangers), it's really not a bad deal. The place is lovely and secure. We had to arrive very late, and a woman (owner or staff) did have to let us in and let us pay in the morning. If you're arriving late, definitely...