La Ponderosa

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Set in Pavones, 2.1 km from Playa Pavones, La Ponderosa offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property features garden views, a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units at the resort come with a seating area. You can play billiards and table tennis at LA PONDEROSA, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Golfito Airport, 60 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Options with:

  • Sea view

  • Garden view

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Games room

  • Billiards

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Small Double Room
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US$393 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Garden View
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US$428 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
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Bungalow with Garden View
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Queen Room with Pool View
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King Room with Balcony
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Small Double Room
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Room
300 feet²
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite channels
  • Fan
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$131 per night
Price US$393
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Double Room with Garden View
  • 1 single bed and
  • 2 double beds
Room
380 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$143 per night
Price US$428
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
  • 2 double beds
Room
340 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$154 per night
Price US$463
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Bungalow with Garden View
  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Entire bungalow
320 feet²
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$154 per night
Price US$463
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Queen Room with Pool View
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 large double bed
Room
340 feet²
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Patio
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$154 per night
Price US$463
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King Room with Balcony
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
530 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Garden view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$176 per night
Price US$527
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Guests who stayed here loved

Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a great place, really nice staff and beautiful gardens.”
Nigel
United States United States
“A very relaxing stay. The room was large with a sea facing baloney (mosquito protected). The bed was also ample and confortable.”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“If you like surfing then you cannot fault Ponderosa. Lovely facilities and located next to wild beach with lovely pool. Wildlife all around the beautiful gardens.”
Jarred
United States United States
“The room was clean, comfortable and spacious for our family of four.”
Pedro
Brazil Brazil
“Best place we have stayed in Costa Rica. All the staff was friendly and helpful, breakfast was nice, room was spacious and comfortable. We hope to visit again soon when going back to Pavones.”
ernesto
Mexico Mexico
“El hotel es precioso y todo esta cuidado y diseñado con muchísima atención y cariño a los detalles. Nuestra estancia se sintió calida como si te hospedaras con familia. Disfrutamos muchísimo mi hermano y yo nuestro tiempo aquí.”
Randall
United States United States
“Breakfast options were great. The shallow entry pool design and the pool area in general was very relaxing. Parking area was very secure and the shade helped a lot. Outdoor shower is handy to manage salt and sand. Cold water and coffee in the...”
Shlomi
Israel Israel
“במקום מאוד נוח, החדר היה נקי ומסודר עם איבזור מלא. מרפסת נחמד מאוד. החדר גדול ומרווח. המיקום שלו כ3 קמ מהחוף של פאבונס.”
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Costa Rica Costa Rica
“La ubicación, las comodidades, las instalaciones y el servicio, así como la limpieza.”
Jan
Switzerland Switzerland
“La Ponderosa hat uns sehr gefallen, da es direkt am Meer liegt und einen schönen Pool sowie ein nettes Restaurant mit leckerem Essen/Trinken hat. Im Restaurant gibt es diverse Spiele, wie Ping Pong. Die ganze Hotel-Anlage ist sehr gepflegt. Der...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
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Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a passport or Costa Rican ID upon check-in.

Payment with PayPal is accepted.

Please inform La Ponderosa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.