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The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific - Costa Rica (formerly the Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas) is a modern, full-amenity, all-inclusive resort hotel. This beachfront Costa Rica Hilton hotel is perfectly situated on the Central Pacific region outside the port city of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Located 50 minutes west of Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and the Costa Rican capital city of San Jose. The hotel offers the perfect vacation lodging and home-base for exploring the wonders of Central America's beautiful Costa Rica.
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"The resort is great and the food options are very good. It is not the Ritz Carlton but the all inclusive feature makes it so that you never even have to leave the resort." – Calbudro
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January 2, 2012
Worth every dime
My girlfriend and I went here and had a great time in 2009. Rooms were fine, drinks plentiful, pool area was really nice and we always found a seat. The swim up bar was nice too. The buffet always had good stuff but the best thing was the fried sea bass...I can not say enough how delicious it was. I have dreams about it. It was delicious!
Okay, enough of that, the staff were all nice and the place was nice. We did a tour of a swamp and someones back yard to see the spider moneys..that was soo cute, they came right up and took the bananas from our hand. The swamp was something, croc's or gators(not sure which) came right up and the guide actually stood in the water with a half chicken to feed it...yah, it was something. I got some great closeup pics.
Like I said , we had a great time! I would like to go back.
kat2009 Top 500 Contributor From:Vermont Age:35-44 Travel:1-2 trips/year
December 26, 2011
Wouldn't stay here again
The food is not very good, nothing is served hot even the coffee in the morning. The snack bar is terrible especially at night they don't want to cook anything and the only thing they will serve is warmed hamburgers. The soup is not bad.
On the weekend this place is packed with locals from the city who are extremely noisy. The bar staff and front desk staff are nice but i was not impressed with the staff in the buffet restaurant. The Latino American restaurant is very good and so is the food its a shame you can't eat there every night.
The hotel grounds are very nice but they need new sun loungers as they are stretched out and not very comfortable.
The hotel is in a pretty decent location to do day trips and if you go outside the hotel across the street to Juan and Harold they are very helpful with day trips and transportation, they also offer free internet service and phone calls.
Overall i was disappointed with this hotel and am very surprised that the Hilton name is attached to it.
Loved Costa Rica, the country is beautiful and definitely worth a visit just don't stay here.
Excellent resort -centrally located for activities I was interested in. Got to go zip-lineing, snorkle diving, and went to a couple wildlife sancuarys and saw a wide variety of colorful birds and monkies. Hotel got me in touch with an english speaking guide that really enhanced our vacation. A great value. Would recommend this to anyone.
This resort is a great value with exceptional accommodations, service, and food. The rooms are comfortable and clean, we had a wonderful view of the garden, pools, and ocean. Food is available most of the day and evening and it is fresh and plentiful. We enjoyed every meal, especially breakfast with the endless fresh tropical fruit, omelets to order, and a huge assortments of sides. The beaches are spectacular. We found plenty to do at the resort and took a tour outside the resort as well. The country is beautiful and a must see, waterfalls, volcanoes, rivers, tropical birds, and the zip lines; all breathtaking. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
southerngal Top 500 Contributor From:SC Age:45-54 Travel:1-2 trips/year
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KateCC
This is the place to go, they have great activities for all ages. I highly recommended.
wio2f4
There is plenty to do for everyone. Shows nightly at 9 p.m. for adults, pools, tennis, ping pong, horseback riding, and of course lots of excursions :)
milwaukeeian
This resort has activities all day such as water aerobics, table tennis, volleyball by the beach, etc. Lots to keep high school graduates busy. They have nightly shows and a disco. The adults can enjoy the food, beaches, walks, just the scenery. This is a nice place with lots to do and excellent food.
southerngal
Zip-line near Jaco. Total length more than 2 miles (14 total platforms). Saw from 12 years old up to 64.
DavidD
Real nice place, disco for the nightlife but actually pretty quite, may just not have been busy when we were there. Pool and ocean are awesome, buffet is great, not a lot of activities but they do have some.
Tours are avail. we dis the monkey/swamp boat tour.we enjoyed it.
kat2009
What is the beach like at the Doubletree Resort?5 answers
9 months ago
Diane
Hi Diane,
The beach at the Doubletree Resort is typical for that area of the Pacific coastline. The sand is darker and the surf is rough. If you are looking for white sand and calm water you may need to look at our properties in the Caribbean. Feel free to call one of our destination specialists if you require any additional assistance.
ccsusan1
the beach is pretty to look at, but didn't observe anyone swimming due to the waves and lack of clean water. the locals were surfing a little bit, but that was it. The sand is volcanic (dark) and the water is not a clear pretty blue, but is definitely pretty in it's own way.
milwaukeeian
It was not a white sandy beach, it is actually black volcanic sand. It is nice to walk on or play soccer or volleyball, but not to just hang out with your family like you would on the east coast of the USA. People say it is dirty, but It is mostly just things from the ocean or land (rocks, palm tree leaves, bark, etc.)
Sammyvball
October and November had a great deal of rain that had caused a lot of soil and small branches to wash into the ocean so the beach was not in real good shape when we were there (late November). Would imagine it would be much nicer in December and January.
DavidD
HI
The beach sand is black so it is very hot, the beach is directly in front or back(which ever way you want to think of it) of the resort, nice pier to walk out onto. It was definitely clean and you could have the workers drag a chair out there for you no problem.
kat2009
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Room Information
This beautiful Resort features 315 comfortable room units.
Standard Rooms: These comfortable contemporary styled rooms feature Sweet Dreams Beds by Doubletree Sleep Experience, and are equipped with oversized shower stall. A choice of either one king bed or two double beds, as well as a wide variety of views (internal gardens or ocean), is available. They are located in building 1, where you can find the relax pool, and close to the main pool area.
If you never leave this hotel your entire vacation you still will not have done everything there is to do here. There are a number of activities for adults and kids alike around the main pool including foam parties in the pool! An adults only pool for those looking for a quiet place to sun or read a book and a large number of restaurants to choose from. The rooms are very nicely appointed and have all of the amenities Hilton's are known for.
What We'd Change
The beach here isn't the greatest for swimming but it is wide and a great place for walking.
Why You Should Go
A great resort full of all the comforts. Only an hour and a half from San Jose but a vacation world away. A great escape for the whole family.
Available Amenities
Car Rental Available
Banquet Facilities
Beach
Volleyball
Casino ($)
Conference Facilities
Fitness/Exercise Room
Gift Shop
Kayaks
Kids Club
Laundry Services ($)
Tennis Court(s)
Aerobics
Soccer
Medical Services ($)
Water Polo
Ping Pong
Bicycles
Horseback Riding ($)
4 Restaurants
7 Bars/Lounges
Snack Bar
Audio-Visual Equipment ($)
Meeting Rooms ($)
Beach Towels
Wedding Services $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Safe Deposit Box ($)
Mini-Mart
Boogie Boarding
Honeymoon Packages $$ -- Pre-arrange directly with resort
Aqua Aerobics
Amenities Subject to Change, with or without notice
Tour Desk
Additional Fees for some amenities may be required
Nearby Excursions & Attractions
Ecological Park Nearby
Fishing Nearby
Hiking/Biking Trails Nearby
Jet Ski Rental Nearby
Marina Close by
Nature Parks in the area
Volcano Tours in the area
Map of Local Area
Costa Rica is an exhilarating land of luxuriant rainforests and mighty volcanoes, of natural hot springs and shimmering oceans, of colonial charm and captivating nightlife. The ultimate delight of Costa Rica is its people.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific - Costa Rica
Central Pacific, El Roble, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
011-506-2663-0808
Hotel Description
The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific - Costa Rica, a modern, full-amenity, all-inclusive resort hotel, is perfectly situated alongside a beach of the Central Pacific region outside the port city of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The hotel offers the perfect vacation lodging and home-base for exploring the wonders of Central America's beautiful Costa Rica. The great thing about the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific is that there is something for everyone, no matter what your age is or what your style is. If you want to be active from dusk to dawn or dawn to dusk, our activities department will keep you busy playing games, sports, dancing, pool aerobics, cocktail classes or participating in all of our activities for kids and adults alike.
At DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Central Pacific you can play your favorite sports such as tennis, water polo, beach volleyball, soccer, ping pong and many more. Those who wish to stay fit during their vacations will be interested in our High and low-impact aerobics and aqua aerobics programs, or using the exercising machines at our indoors gym. Horseback Riding Tours are also offered and require an additional fee.
The hotel has two illuminated tennis courts that are open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily (reservation required; times subject to change), and feature a tennis professional on staff in case lessons are needed. Tennis racquets and balls are available free of charge.
The Kid's Club features a program of activities for children 4-12 years old, always supervised by a team of responsible adults and open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily (subject to change). At the Kids Club, your children can choose between learning crafts, play video games, foosball, kid movie shows, body painting, sandcastle building and beach and pool activities. Drinks and snacks are also offered.
Every evening, the kids own the stage and participate in activities that bring out their best and keep them laughing, guaranteeing a full day of fun. Saturday night is a special Kid's Club Weekend Party, complete with clowns, pinatas, special invited guests, face painting, sand castle building, water tag and eating ice cream sundaes. We know how to make your kids happy!
After the sun sets, the fun goes on! After dinner, take a seat and enjoy the live night shows! Great fun for all ages! Every evening is proud to present its new production of exceptionally choreographed dance presentations, well known for its professionalism and top quality standards of excellence. Artistic presentations, acrobatics, impersonations and dance numbers where participation of our guests is encouraged, complete our nightly show offerings.
After the show, visit the El Mastil Bar to enjoy a delicious drink and prove your singing skills at our Karaoke sessions! A vast repertoire of popular songs in both Spanish and English will make you become the star of the night!
If all you wish is to dance all night long, the Disco Sports Bar is open every night, featuring sizzling dance music, pool tables, dart boards and a cool bar to create a great atmosphere to party!
Try your luck at the resort's Casino, where you can gamble in the slot machines, feeling the adrenaline of the emotions at the black jack table or the excitement of the roulette. Come and enjoy the atmosphere of the gamblers while having a drink and deciding your next best move. The Casino features Rummy, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Pai Gow, and Slot Machines. All major credit cards accepted, US dollars or Costa Rican colones accepted for gaming. All information is subject to change.
ALL-INCLUSIVE FEATURES:
- Accommodations
- All meals served buffet style and show cooking at main restaurant
- "A la carte" dining at one of the specialty restaurants with stays of 3 nights or more. Reservations required*
- Snacks at pool snack bar
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, local beer, local liquor, cocktails, juices at all hotel bars
- Wine served with lunch & dinner
- Fitness Center
- Daily activities around the pool and beach area; Aerobics, Spanish and Dance lessons, Volleyball, Aqua aerobics and more
- Nightly entertainment
- 19th Hole Sports Bar Discotheque
- Non-motorized water sports, such as surfing, kayaks, and boogie boards
- Biking, beach volleyball, ping-pong, tennis (with equipment), fitness room, and aerobics
- Kid's Paradise under adult supervision from 9:00am-5:00pm (from 4-12 years old)
- Chaise lounges and towels for the pool and beach area
- Taxes and gratuities.
DINING / BARS:
CALYPSO - The main restaurant offers a wide array of local and International dishes through all meal times, in buffet and a la minute styles. At night, the Calypso offers Theme Dinners, where the ambience and mastery of the chefs will transport you to the most exotic places of the planet.
CANA BRAVA - Seafood is Cana Brava's specialty. Indulge yourself with the most exquisite dishes featuring the flavors of the sea in a natural, outdoorsy setting, surrounded by the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. Reservations required. Dinner only.
MACONDO - Don't miss our new upscale Latin American Cuisine restaurant, Macondo.
Enjoy fine a la carte Latin American cuisine in an air-conditioned climatized environment. Included for guests with a minimum of a three night stay. Prior reservations required due to limited seating, and may be made with our Guest Service Department. Children under the age of 8 are not permitted in this restaurant. Dinner Only.
BEACH CLUB - The Beach Club is the ideal place to savor a quick meal, offering plates that are delicious without being overly-elaborate, and that feature a rich variety of seafood appetizers and hors d'oeuvres.
EL PELICANO SNACK BAR - A place specialized in fast food - an instant kid's favorite! Sodas, drinks and cocktails are also served here.
EL PARGO POOL BAR - At the main pool, wind down with a margarita, a whiskey sour, or any other cocktail of your choice.
EL MALECON POOL BAR - Delight yourself with refreshing prepared drinks while admiring the beautiful view from the levee.
TUCAN FRUIT BAR - A generous bar of tropical fruits, natural milkshakes and delicious granizados (crushed ice and syrup), a longtime Costa Rican sweet treat and a favorite heat-buster.
EL MASTIL MAIN BAR - Drinks, wine and beer are served all afternoons at El Mastil. Full bar service at night.
SUNSET BAR - Admire the sunset at the pier while enjoying your favorite drink. Featuring live music. Open on weekend's only.
DISCO SPORTS BAR - Dance until you drop at the Disco Sports Bar, where it's all nonstop fun, delicious drinks, and great music! Pool tables and dartboard games also available.
All restaurants have designated non-smoking sections and are equipped with ceiling fans or air conditioning. Service from 6:00 am through 1:30 am. Individual restaurants schedules vary, and times subject to change.
**Please be advised that surcharges may apply at any and all restaurants and bars, for certain items.
Other Details:
Located 50 minutes from San Jose, Costa Rica's capital city.
Transfer Options: Transfers offered (for purchase only) are private transfers and guests will be the only party which will be picked up from the airport for the transfer to the resort. The rate is valid for round trip transfers for 1-7 passengers.
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 1:00 pm
A valid credit card may be required upon check in for possible incidentals not included in your hotel reservation.
In observance of Holy Week, some resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Costa Rica may put limits on the use of motorized water sports, and loud music.
DEPARTURE FEE: Please be advised that there is a $26 USD per person departure fee due and payable upon leaving Costa Rica. Fees are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Costa Rican government. It is possible that this fee is included in the cost of your airline ticket -- please consult the airline on which you are traveling to verify.
kat2009
