Tucan Hotel

Misrepresenting as a hotel. This is a single story disjointed structure. Had to pay in advance and not when checking out. No TV and internet is slow and is dropped all the time. No toiletries or hairdryer provided. No hand towel or towel rack in bathroom - just 2 bath towels. Very overgrown. Floors are uneven and people keep tripping on them. King bed in room left 6 inches on either side and filled the room, so no night tables or a chair and had to crawl in from the foot of the bed. It is very clean and 2 reception guys are very good. Excellent air conditioning. Good breakfast included. Centrally located near to restaurants. Avoid if expecting even a basic hotel.

We are a family of 4 adults traveling on a budget, and as such our expectations try to match our budget (as the old adage goes: you get what you pay for). However, the Tucán Hotel in Uvita Costa Rica exceeded our expectations. It is clearly a newer establishment, with fresh paint and shiny floors, and like a newer business it has some growing pain to overcome. Yet, the design and layout of the hotel is practical and beautiful. The travelers safety and comfort were clearly in mind with all the rooms centrally located, under a large metal awning on either side of a small parlor flanked by the reception area to the right and dining area to the left. In the middle are two hammocks, a koi fish pond, and a bookshelf full of books in various languages. A gate which closes at 10 pm, denotes the establishments name: Tucan Hotel, and their lovey black and white logo, reminiscent of the Ying and Yang symbol. The pride the owners take in their establishment is evident in the attention paid to the smallest of details. The doors are weighted so that they softly swing shut if left open. The room came with AC at not additional cost, and there are power strips to accommodate a family like ours charging multiple devices at once. There is wifi, a laundry service, and a practical and delicious continental breakfast of fresh coffee, fruit, muffins, bread, m ham and slices of cheese is included. The urinates are individually kept in cloth sleeves, a nice detail. A lovely little hotel, at an affordable price which we highly recommend.