Top 10 The Buccaneers Hotels

I got a great deal off Travelzoo for a garden view balcony room with a $100 a day food and drink credit. Low season meant the one steak house restaurant was closed but I was told I could order a steak dinner at the Tamarine restaurant so was happy with that meal, except the steak was $49, ouch! Resort occupancy was low so plenty of pool chairs, no need to make restaurant reservations and my choice of times at the spa. Dennia there was the only masseuse I had four treatments with and she is excellent. US prices, but I was there to relax. The spa itself was beautiful with a plunge pool and sauna available after a massage. Adriana is a supervisor there and a great rep for the resort. My deal also included the massive breakfast buffet with indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was always smiling, eager to please and the pool attendants remembered my name, room number and food and drink preferences. Monserrath was especially upbeat and helpful. I didn’t venture outside for any excursions but was content to be pampered for five nights. The resort contracted with a local lab to do an in-room Covid test, though now I guess that’s a mute point with the US rescinding that order. Workers all wore a cloth mask provided by Marriott.

Top Notch Service, Impeccable Resort and Great Location for Exploring Property: The property is situated on the lovely shell beach of Playa Conchal, which is to say that the sand is fine grain crushed seashells and white in color, unlike many of the areas other black sparkling sand beaches. The lush vegetation is highly maintained and adorned with many of the animals and plants you likely booked your trip to Costa Rica to come see, including Iguanas, Monkeys, Coatis, Armadillos, Birds of many varieties and even the off Raccoon on occasion. It's laid out in such a way where no room is too far from the beach or the centralized pool, which is where the restaurants are all located. Rooms: Unique in setup and stylish in design, these rooms are really thoughtfully constructed with each room given either an outdoor patio or an enclosed patio with rocking chairs. Perfect place to have that cup of coffee and let the day's adventure come to you! The beds are the typical Westin Heavenly Beds, amazing in comfort that leaves you well rested and ready for the next day of Pura Vida! There were 4 of us in the room, 2 adults and 2 kids...each of us being able to find our own spot to get out of each other's way when we needed. Staff: This is a resort staff that's friendly, quick to meet your need and genuinely interested in your stay being the highest of quality. Seems like everyone actually likes working there! Spanish was appreciated, but not required if you are able to speak it. Beach: The beach provides a nice length to walk with sweeping views of the Pacific and the surrounding lush green hills. There are many massage vendors, but nobody was too pushy and you can even grab a horseback ride ($35/ 30 minutes) just beyond the hotel's beach entrance. Take advantage of the free water sports (non-electric) provided by the resort and paddle board or kayak your way into the bay for a knockout view like no other.