Hotel Aurora, 100 metros norte de la Playa Montezuma , 60111 Montezuma, Costa Rica
#19 of 21 hotels in Montezuma
Guests' ChoiceBased on 47 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Nathalie
SwitzerlandExpensive: room and restaurant - pay for location. Payment only cash :(
Great location on the beach, friendly staff. Nice breakfast included. Clean room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Olivia
United KingdomCan’t think of many negatives, I suppose the public park could pose a problem but we didn’t experience any and it’s out of the hotel’s control.
The hotel is perfectly placed. Close enough to all amenities and yet not in ‘the thick of it’. Our room was clean and comfortable with a terrace overlooking a public park. The rooms could do with some updating but it certainly didn’t detract from our stay. There is an on-site kitchen for the use of guests which is a bonus. It was value for money and Montezuma is well worth a visit.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Robin
NetherlandsBed could be a bit more comfortable and shower wasn’t great (as in more places in CR). My main annoyance was that the hotel uses a very unfavourable exchange rate (550c/1usd) so I ended up paying way more (in colones) than I should have. Even though there’s a note about it at reception you can’t just make up an exchange rate. Make sure to pay in USD!
Cosy place with lots of places to chill out, and very large room with cool wooden boards. Good working aircon and coffee maker was a nice touch. Bang in the middle of town (but thats easy in Montezuma).
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Carmella
CanadaNothing
Was worth the price. Friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Hallur
IcelandThe price was fair and reflected the facilities and comfort. The staff was welcoming. I'm told local people own and operate the hotel, which I think is positive.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Mollie
United Kingdomnothing
Great location, really nice staff, clean rooms and comfy beds. All round great stay :-)
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 March 2023
Keeley
United Kingdomvery tired decor
lovely staff, lots of different areas to relax
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Boris
SwedenThe room didn't have any type of closet or shelves for our clothes... not a big deal but it helps. The AC was working but it was really noisy... difficult to sleep with a helicopter motor above your head :)
The room was big with comfortable beds. It had AC and two fans for us to choose. There was a small balcon with a hammock and a table with view to the park. It also had a small fridge so it is possible to keep a few groceries in there just for us. The owners of the hotel gave us a huge hand managing our reservation. They confirmed our positive and unique experience with Costa Rica's warmth and helpful people. Thanks!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Giovanni
Italy-kitchen very old. -Quite expensive for what is offered but mainly due to the Christmas period
perfect location in the heart of montezuma. Nice common area to chill. The staff is very kind.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Angeliki
United KingdomI loved that they upgraded my room without me asking :) Clean and perfect location. Friendly employees Warm water
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Debra
United KingdomGreat location for the beach, restaurants and shops. Comfortable bed and spacious rooms. Very good value for money and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Verena
GermanyNo Miskito-net at the windows.
Great stuff, very happy to help.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Tim
United Kingdommattress and pillow was terrible!
nice big room
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 24 January 2022
D
United StatesThere were no screens in the windows, only signs warning not to ever open the windows because wildlife will enter your room. I don't think that's true because other places don't have this problem and honestly would be MUCH MORE comfortable if you could open the window while staying at a (close to the) beach resort.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Robert
United KingdomBeds and pillows were very uncomfortable. Very noisy, I could hear someone snoring through the walls. We were not given basic amenities such as coffee for our coffee machine and toilet role!
The staff were lovely, very friendly. Amazing location situated less than a one minute walk to pretty much anywhere in Montezuma. Had a a nice communal hammock area upstairs.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Helen
New ZealandThe location is excellent. Close to everything. It's great value for money with a coffee machine and fridge in your room. Shared spaces to eat and relax and a communal kitchen to use. Support local families and choose Aurora.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Hermelinda
United StatesThe curtains need to be darker. Too much light from park at night.
The view from porch. Very close to town. It was great to have a kitchen. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Nadine
FranceMy stay in this hotel was awesome. Close to the beach and restaurants it’s the best match in Montezuma. Affordable, with a staff who deserves 5 stars thanks to open mind and professionalism. The only noise could be the outside music, otherwise the fan (room without AC), it just helps to sleep after an exhausting day at the beach. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. 😊
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Eric
SwitzerlandNice location. Privat hamock on porch. Nice crowd.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Addie
Canadaclean, friendly staff
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Lilia
GermanyNot clean as you can see in the photos. There was a very bad moldy smell in the bathroom that didn't go away!! Between my room's bathroom and the neighbouring one there was no real isolation (some kind of net was partly used). Dead mosquitos on the bed sheets and some hair on the towels.
Good location, couldn't be more central
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Kostova
BulgariaEverything was perfect!
Hotel Aurora is the best place you can chose to stay while in Montezuma, the spacious room, the AC, and the fan, the amazing relax space, i.e. your own balcony - with a hammock and a wonderful view, the great option to use a kitchen facility, so you can prepare your own meal, this was simply an a m a z i n g stay! The whole atmosphere, the team super kind and helpful to answer every question or request with a huge warm smile! Thank you so much Hotel Aurora, for keeping this beautiful welcoming atmosphere! Me and my friends enjoyed very much the shared chill hammock area and met new friends while relaxing there I also really liked your library corner! The 30 seconds walk to the beach and the incredible sunrise, whoaaah! Montezuma, we are coming back to you and our favorite hotel Aurora! Thank you!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Lena
NorwayOur room was a bit musty, but it could maybe have been solved with A/C, which we didn't purchase (could get it for an extra $20/night).
Lovely place with fabulous staff and perfect location! The compound itself is gorgeous, and it is located right downtown in Montezuma, but tucked away enough for you not to be bothered by noise. Felt extremely safe, too, with staff always present by the entrance. 100% recommended!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Aime
United Kingdomthe location is amazing, the room is basic but exactly what you need, comfortable with air con, so great. the staff are all lovely. and it had a great vibe. loved it!
Stayed in January 2022
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