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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 2 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 2 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Cleanliness
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Reviews of El Mono Loco

( 1-6 of 6 )
“Perfect for enjoyable stay without frills”
4 of 5 stars
MoDC
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Sep 22, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

After originally trying to book a reservation at Capitan Suizo, my girlfriend and I walked past El Mono Loco and decided to save over $100/night to stay across the street! El Mono Loco is not flashy, but is clean, comfortable, and well located -- not right in the noisy part of "town" but close enough to walk to everything. A... more

“Nice but pricier than it should be”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Queens, NY
Feb 12, 2005
7/8 found this review helpful

The landscaping in the hotel is very nice (it doesn't look like anything special from the outside though, but that didn't matter to us). The room had high ceilings, decent bathroom, and ac. Everything was clean. No TV. At $60 a night it was too pricey for basic ammenities. We really liked Villas Macondo and it was cheaper. more

“Best spot in Tamarindo”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Trenton, NJ
Jan 4, 2005
4/8 found this review helpful

El Mono Loco is the best hotel in Tamarindo. Comfortable beds, hot showers, cold AC, great hammocks, EXCELLENT FOOD, colorful vegetation, close to the beach, great people. However, before you set foot in La Placina, please first refer to the rules. If 40 and Lucky aren't there, I'm sure that Mauricio will be happy to accomodate you. You definately don't... more

“Greatest place to stay in Tamarindo”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Kansas City, MO
Jul 28, 2004
4/5 found this review helpful

Absolutly the greatest place to stay in Tamarindo. The rooms are cleaned daily, they have air conditioners that actually work, warm showers, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I would reccomened El Mono Loco to anyone who is looking for a fun atmosphere that can laid backed, but also filled with huge laughs and welcoming smiles. Tell Silvia,... more

“small paradise”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bremen, Germany
Jun 30, 2004
5/6 found this review helpful

It is simple, but very lovely. The perfect place to relax. It is close to the beach, the rooms are nice and clean and the family who runs the place are really nice people. more

“Ottima accoglienza al Mono Loco”
4 of 5 stars
modalisa
Riviera ligure
Oct 19, 2006

Il Mono Loco è un hotel molto carino, pulito e ben curato. Il soggiorno è stato molto piacevole e tranquillo.... more

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