Deceiving. Dirty. Unmade beds. Admittedly I have never stayed in such a cheap hotel room, but coming to Tortuguera with its hot and humid atmosphere, I had 2 priorities A) A/c B) pet friendly. As I was coming with my little pug a/c was totally necessary, and pet friendly.....this was THE CHOICE. The room was tiny and clear that cleaning is not one of their prerogatives.(far from it). Wifi was supposed to be available throughout the establishment - untrue. Bathroom accessories were supposed to be present, there was nothing and when we asked for toiletries, a soap was brought - still waiting for the shampoo... The restaurant has a good reputation so after a short work through the village, we went back for dinner as we'd previously asked what time is dinner served and was told by the same brother that's supposed to bring back the shampoo, between 19h-19h30. Arrived back to be greeted by Ray, warm and beguiling personality who said he doesn't cook when the weather is bad as there are no clients!! Had previously read that restaurant was closed due to refurbishment but I now realise it's an untruth. If you're looking for cheap and uncheerful but with A/C, you'll it....if those aren't your criteria of research.....go elsewhere. I just hope tomorrow's private guided tour comes Upto notch as I really will wonder why I drove...
Read moreTaylor's Place is a hidden gem in Tortuguero! The ambiance and the decoration of the place are exceptional, sweet,cozy and with attention to detail (lots of candlelight so very romantic!), and the service we received from Taylor and his team was excellent! They were very kind and attentive. The menu is simple, not many options (which is a huge plus for us since we find it guarantees good quality! Better few and great than many and mediocre), and every choice we made was excellent ! Great blend of flavors and delicious result ! The cocktails were a wonderful refreshing addition to our experience. Indeed it is quite expensive , but with great value for money, so if your budget allows it then make sure to visit Taylor's Place!
Especially recommended for couples looking for a romantic special...
Read moreTaylor´s Place is managed by Rey, a friendly Local. ||On arrival i didnt know which direction to go and asked for Taylor´s Place, whereas the locals tried to explain me where to find Rey... Took me a while to figure out his name is Rey Taylor...||Rey speaks very good english and showed me around his place. He told me his Mom lives next door in case i need help and cannot find him. ||There are several Bungalows in a nice garden with many flowers. My Room was very clean with tile floor and a comfortable bed. Private bathroom was ok, good towels. ||The location is pretty good, at the quiet end of the village, only few minutes walk to the Beach, very close to Restaurants and bars. ||As a female solo traveler i felt safe at this...
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