Tres Banderas

Colombia , Cartagena
CARTAGENA , Calle Cochera Del Hobo
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4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2025

Shayla

Everything needs maintenance: The hotel room the door locks were falling off the hinges. THE MANAGEMENT was absolutely awful, the kid at the front desk was the most unfriendly person I encountered in all of Costa Rica. The rest of the staff at the restaurant and bar were so kind, but the management and rooms were awful. So sad this could of been a great stay but I will not be returning.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2025

Michael

This place was just ok. Average might be a bit generous. Good food. Nice staff (mostly)we were not informed there was no pool. Room was just ok. Jesus was amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2025

Peter

This is a great place to meet travelers from around the world. The staff was great and rooms were big and the pool was huge. I'll be back again for sure

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Anthony M.

Basic CR stay in June 2025

We traveled from USA to CR. While our stay was average, the property needs updating. The staff was friendly and the breakfast that was provided was good and got our day started.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Chris

Comfortable and relaxing stay

Although the property is quite dated and needs a bit of refurbishing it is still a nice place to stay with large rooms, comfortable bed and hot showers. The breakfast options are good and filling with various well priced dinners available. The hotel is located on quite a steep hill if walking but there is a local bus service every 20 minutes. Overall the place is good value and worth staying if you want somewhere cheaper than central Manuel Antonio, which is just down the road anyway.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Jean-Marc

Perfect choice

Personnel and staff very friendly. Excellent service, nice breakfast and coffee. They go out of their way to assist.
Front desk very helpful in finding us a ride back to San Jose.
Recommend it 100% + excellent value for your money.
Nice pool surrounded by beautiful vegetation

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2024

faritha

Clean property. Pool is nice. Room needs updating

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Kevin

Good time
Great food
Air Conditioning was great
Cable was great

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Charlene

Great staff, very friendly..great restaurant..breakfast included was exceptional..and excellent coffee.. restaurant for dinner was excellent and prices were very reasonable..

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2023

Martin

My room was at the end of the building, somewhat adjoining a neighboring . The dogs at that property barked every night into the wee hours of the morning. I did not get much sleep.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2023

Verified traveler

Super cute, amazing mixologist

Super cute property. Our villa was great for our family of 5 adults. The mixologist Fabi was absolutely amazing. Some of the best cocktails I've had. Staff was very friendly. Good location.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2023

Marlene

The road going into the property is steep and extremely bumpy. The bedrooms are large but very outdated. Curtains were from the 70s , bedsheets wouldn’t stay on the bed as they were too big and pillows were lumpy. When we arrived the lady who registered us said “the boys behind the bar live getting people drunk”. Which was a turn off and gave me the creeps. The breakfast staff were great tho and so was the breakfast. .Pool was old and has tiles missing out of it. Pool chairs were made of PVC pipe. The best part about this place is the amount of monkeys that are in the property. Also they have a large dog on the property that has muzzle on him for the day. Which is a bit uncomfortable as well. Reception said “don’t touch him as he is grumpy”. .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2023

Kayla

Loved my stay here

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Ron

Very nice place. Old school Manuel Antonio. Very clean rooms and the staff was awesome. Good people. I will go again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2022

Verified traveler

No complaints!

My stay was excellent. The check in and check out process was fairly simple, I didn’t have any problems. I want to specifically mention there was an employee by the name of Arelis who was very kind. She even provided me with some information on activities to do in the area, and good food options in the area

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2022

Lori

Andre and the staff were the best! Made sure your stay was everything you needed! Big shout out to the bartender Fabio he was amazing and made some awesome drinks! Would defiantly stay there again!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2022

Glenda

We never could use the bathroom from the suite, water was absolutely hot, never has cold water, me need to take a bath in the public bathroom from the swimming pool.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2021

Linda

Excellent food and service. The accommodation was good and the hotel itself could use some upgrades but overall a great stay!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2021

Linda

The food was excellent...prepared with time and care and good quality, local products. The people who worked at the hotel were all super friendly and accommodating. The rooms need some TLC but otherwise, comfortable. My family loved our stay!!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

If you’re looking for fancy, this isn’t it. The hotel has less than 15 rooms. The rooms are not bad but they’re not excellent and could use some upkeep, but for the price and the location it’s a great deal. We don’t need to stay at fancy hotels and are okay with a decent hotel as long as it’s adequate. The pool was great and the staff amazing, their bar and restaurant were amazing as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2021

Martin

Todo bien

Todo muy bien!

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2021

Felix

El restaurante más o menos los cuartos no tan bonitos, muy caro para un hotel de 2 estrellas

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2020

EVAN

Great family run hotel

Great Hotel in-between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. Would definitely recommend - a great value for the price. Nicely managed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Andy, the proprietor, is gruff but a ton-o-fun.
The food is eastern European since Andy hails from Poland.
Deliciously different from the comidas tipicas
Pool is fun...3 flags to mark heritage

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2020

Susan

The hotel is generally clean and the rooms are basic but sufficient. The pool is quite nice along with the gardens. Our room had a hammock outside which was pleasant. We saw some nice birds outside. The location of the hotel was further away than what I was expecting from Manuel Antonio Park. It is about a 10 minute drive along a winding road with lots of up and down so to walk I feel would take over half an hour.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Pretty place to stay, with a couple of drawbacks

Our family of 5 stayed 3 nights in early 2020. Check-in went smoothly. The hotel is set back from the road, and we couldn't hear any traffic. Also, it is not far from a few restaurants, but the steep, winding road makes it hard to walk anywhere without luck and caution. Our suite, overlooking the pool, was roomy and had a balcony with a hammock. There was a king bed, a single, and a pullout sofa. My daughter found the sofa mattress to be thin and uncomfortable, and it creaked every time she moved. My husband said the king mattress was too firm, but the rest of us didn't mind the beds. There weren't enough towels for us, and when I asked for more, they literally couldn't find any. Guess it was a busy time for them, so we made do. Some of the towels were a bit stained, and overall the room didn't feel very clean--dust in corners and such. Also, when we returned from dinner the first night, there were large ants all over our floor. We killed them and sprayed bug spray around and under the doors where they were coming in. The breakfast was filling and included toast, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and a choice of an omelet, rice and beans, or pancakes. The workers were all nice without being overly friendly. Overall, it was a pretty, quiet place to stay, but it could have been cleaner and wasn't convenient to get around without renting a car or taking taxis.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2019

Rupesh Kumar

Awesome place to stay

Very good place to stay with family. Had a nice swimming pool. Restaurant is attached and you can order food till 08:00 PM. Great staff! Had long chats with the property owner. He is a nice gentleman with great wisdom and experience. Very near to Espadilla beach / Manuel Antonio National park. You can taxi for $5 or take a bus for $0.50. Free breakfast

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2019

Randolph

Fun!

A hotel with great character and good service.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice family run hotel. Very accommodating. A bit hard to find if driving as not clearly visible by road.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, nice restaurant on site and beautiful pool as well. Family friendly Close to everything from restaurants and the national park and the highway but quiet and clean and safe

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The staff is friendly and the food is very good in the restaurant. It is a quiet place. The pool gets quite a bit of vegetation from around which is very lush. Rooms are good though maybe a bit dated

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

Joel

A lovely little hotel with a beautiful pool and amazingly friendly and accommodating staff. Owner is friendly and on premises at all time to assist in every way.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

Alejandra

Pleasant Stay

It is a very well kept location very true to Costa Rica. The service was good and the restaurant was very decent. The owner and staff were very helpful answering all our questions in how to get to places and even recommended a great pizza place. Aside of maybe the room deco needing a little update I would give this place two huge thumbs up!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

Sonja

Great place to stay!

Great food, clean rooms. Just need small fridges in the rooms to make it complete

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2018

Bart

Wonderfull vacation to Costa Rica

great place, amenities great, staff was helpful and friendly.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2018

JAMES

BEST HOTEL IN THIS AREA FOR THE PRICE!

REALLY FRIENDLY STAFF. EXCELLENT LOCATION. THIS HOTEL IS REASONABLE IN PRICE. THE POOL IS WELL KEPT. THE FOOD IS VERY GOOD AND ALSO PRICED REASONABLY. WE FOUND IT VERY COMFORTABLE. WE STAYED 3 NIGHTS AND HAD TWO BEDS, WHICH ARE HARD TO FIND IN THIS AREA. THE DRIVEWAY IS VERY STEEP AND REQUIRES CAREFUL DRIVING.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Brandi

Highly recommended

What a charming hotel! It is in a very convenient location, within a short walk or drive to restaurants and the beach. The staff was incredibly friendly as well.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2017

PuraVida

Nicer in pictures!

I did not feel very welcomed here! The workers were friendly but the owner made no attempt to converse with us. Coming back one night I accidentally tripped on the top step which by the way is taller than the rest and I'm sure I'm not the first to trip and fall! The security gaurd made no attempt to help or even ask if I was ok. My son helped me get up. When my husband parked the car he was rudely yelled at by the same gaurd to move his our car. There were not enough spaces to accommodate all the guests. Breakfast was OK at best.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2017

inga

Cute, great food and bartender. Owner cheap.

I was a little taken back that the owner would not let us fill our travel mugs with ice and water before we left. He said we would have to buy our own as he has to pay for ice. This was a little much!!! Especially as we drank and ate there the night before. A hotel should be a little more accommodating if it wants repeat customers. The bartender however was great and made our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2016

Don

Nice hotel, good location

This hotel is run by a wonderful Polish fellow by the name of Andy. He and his staff do a great job of making you feel right at home. We had one slight issue with one of the staff in regards to our small dog. He insisted that he was not allowed in common areas of the hotel because of the potential for complaints from other guests. As it turned out the staff and guests fell in love with our 11 month old Yorkie and we were able to reach a compromise that worked for everyone including the Costa Rican government. The food in the restaurant features Polish dishes that were very good. The staff was cheerful and attentive. The pool was a great place to sit with other guests and talk. We spent 4 relaxing days there and made some new friends with staff and guests.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Nice budget accomodations.

Wonderful people and service. Don't expect a Holiday Inn in the forest, but not bad for a facility that could be modernized a little. Rooms could use blackout curtains, as morning light streams in beginning at 5:30, along with some sound-proofing. The early morning light combined with noise from the nearby kitchen and open-air bar/restaurant setting up for their outstanding free breakfast makes sleeping late impossible. Overall, I give Andre and his staff a thumbs up.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2016

markus

Great Food - Great Service - Nature at your door

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt welcomed like family by Andre and his son \"Andy\" (don't call him JR)......the food was the best of our entire trip to Costa Rica.....we especially like the stuffed cabbage and the pierogi's...we arrived at the hotel to monkeys jumping from tree to tree, and there is a family of toucans right behind the hotel (you can see them from your private balcony).....we have already recommended the hotel to friends who will be in Manuel Antonio in October of this year.....An overall wonderful experience!

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2016

Kathie

Good hotel for what we needed.

We stayed three nights and it was great for going to Manuel Antonio and the surrounding areas. Only ate breakfast at the hotel, which was good. There are lots of restaurants nearby. Room was spacious and very clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2016

Philrad

Friendly hotel between Quepos and Manuel Antonio

A warm hearted hotel that provides a service at just the right level, off the road between Quepos and Manuel Antonio. This is not a pristine premises, but it is in the jungle and considering that, it is well looked after. Family run, André, the owners son, does a tireless job, offering good advice, organising excursions without obligation as well as being general manager,
Meals, including breakfast are cooked in front of you by staff who are evidently happy. There are options which reflect the Polish heritage of the owner, and these offered a welcome alternative to the somewhat overpriced and predictable food on this coast.
Martin, behind the bar, enjoys a good conversation and the bar is lively, but not intrusive. The whole region is full of wildlife, and, being fortunate enough to spend several days here, the lovely pool area is no exceptions, with daily visitations from the surrounding jungle interspersed with a relaxing cool dip and a beer.
Parking is set back off the road, up a private track and felt secure next to the office

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2015

Brea, CA

Great Boutique Hotel

The owner and his staff were warm and welcoming. The hotel is close to Manuel Antonio Park. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. A swim in the pool was refreshing after a day hiking in the sun. The highlight was food in the restaurant and drinks with the owner and bartender. They were fun and provided great information on the area. The restaurant serves great Polish Food. Ask the owner to recommend dishes. We enjoyed our time here very much. Thank you.

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2015

Vandana

Great location

Great small hotel. Not fancy but has nice pool, good breakfast, warm hosts and a great location. Would stay here again for sure. Rooms have everything you need including strong AC. Again, nothing fancy but we sure enjoyed.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2015

Mike

Wonderful place to stay

Continental breakfast was cooked fresh per your preference. Everyone was very nice, friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Great stay at Hotel Las Tres Banderas

Had a great stay at hotel Las Tres Banderas. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms..AC was great as it was very hot & humid when we stayed in March. Wonderful pool. Great breakfast and restaurant recommended for other meals as well. Just had a bit of problems with Wifi.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Oct 2014

from CT

Remote control doesn't work properly. It wasn't clean. Smelly dog on the restaurant. Shower not confy at all

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2014

Lissa

Just OK

This hotel is ok. I stayed at 4 hotels while in Costa Rica and this was properly my least favorite. The property is very basic. The rooms could be nicer. The staff was nice and courteous. The location is great. Its a few blocks walk away from many restaurants, supermarkets, and the bus stop. It's also not too far from Manuel Antonio park and the beach. You can walk to both locations like we did, but it will take a while. There's also the option of taking the local bus for about 60 cents. Overall the hotel was just ok. No complaints really but nothing to rave about.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Very nice

Very nice. Excellent complimentary breakfast

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2014

Tom

Great stay

Clean, comfortable hotel with excellent restaurant.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2014

Paul

Great location and staff.

This is a rustic hotel, not the ritz. It fits in the jungle well as the ritz would not. So if you want to experience Costa Rica in a clean hotel with a friendly staff, and good food, stay here. You cannot find a better deal. If you going be out seeing Costa Rica, this is the place to stay. If you plan to hide in your room and at your hotel, this not the place to stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

The front desk did not help and would not provide any useful information about nearby attractions

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2014

Don

Good location, great staff, amazing restaurant.

Just a great bunch of people working there. The were all very friendly and ready to assist in any way you ask.
Ask for Andre to make his famous \"Coconut Margerhita\"! Ha!

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2014

David

okay, not in a walkable location

The \"included\" breakfast was very dissapointing. I really wish they would put more into it because there is not much else around the hotel in terms of dining. <P>

The road to the hotel is not suitable for walking on. Its narrow, has steep hills and motorist don't give pedestrians any room as they fly up and down. The road is also very dark at night.<p>

Besides that, the rooms, beds and shower was nice. Wifi was intermittent. There was some noise from a neighboring construction in the day and the hotel's bar at night, but it was usually all quiet by 11pm.<p>

The pool is large but needs repair.<p>

If I go to Manuel Antonio again, Id look for a place either in the town or on the beach. Having to catch the bus and taxis to go anywhere became a pain after a couple days.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2014

Cesar

Just right for the price, nice staff, gr8 pool

Great stay, hotel close to everything, included bfast was good, friendly staff willing to help

4/10

Poor

15 May 2014

kalen

Good hotet but not well maintained

This was a very nice hotel and has lots of potential however it has not been maintained well

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2014

Edward

Beautiful setting

Very attractive hotel in lush setting. Very helpful staff. Easy access to beach and other locations by very inexpensive bus and taxi services. Comfortable air conditioned room. Beautiful pool. The restaurant is EXCELLENT! Photos in listing are very accurate. Highly recommended.

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2014

Verified traveler

A nice hotel in a convenient location. Pool lounges were very uncomfortable. There is a gourmet restaurant on site, but the service was terribly slow. One waitress and about 8 tables. Very good food. It is not owned by the hotel. Hotel is comfortable and the owner is nice, and helpful. It is located on a steep hill that is dangerous to walk and dangerous driveway. There is a bus stop just outside. A nice breakfast is included.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Good value for the money

The hotel is about half way between the town of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National park. I feel it is a good value for the money. The rooms were clean, as was the pool. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We had drinks and dinner our last night there. The drinks were excellent ( they actually contained alcohol as compared to the 2 for 1 drinks advertised in various parts of Costa Rica). The dinner was fantastic. The Gorgonzola cheese was incredibly fresh and delicious.

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2014

Chuck

Cheap owner

The owner Andy runs this place very frugal with false advertisement. We had confirmation for a room with a balcony and a view of the garden, a sofa and a frig. We did not get any of that. He gave us a room on the ground floor looking at the gravel parking lot, no sofa, no frig. I asked for a bucket of ice and he said he will have to charge me. I asked for wakeup call and some beach towels for next morning and he said ok, but that will be all the services I can request for the day. It was 8:30 PM. Breakfast was included but when I asked for more eggs, he said I will have to pay extra. TERRIBLE SERVICE. Don't go there. It will ruin your vacation.

Family

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2014

Heidi

If you HAVE to stay somewhere....

then this is better than camping at the beach with all the risks involved..... Many unpleasant issues, but the only ones I have space to talk about are the owner being rude and condescending, the massive amount of slick slippery stairs you have to have to haul your luggage to through the restaurant, in between tables and other guests eating. The pool is also next to the stairs, another hazard. Missing clothes with brand new tags with which the owner responded rudely and a room with spiders, ants and roaches after being \"cleaned\". Have stayed in many, many hotels, have never been treated like this, I am a pleasant lady in my 40s, always am treated well do not understand the positive reviews.

Family

4/10

Poor

25 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Very old hotel, it needs better maintenance

Definitely it looks much better in the pictures.........................

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Clean but dated

Stayed here three nights in January 2014. Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable but pillow and sheets were due for replacement. We ate dinner in Manuel Antonio each night (lots of great restaurants there), so returning to our room each night included an awkward walk past the owner seated in the hotel's restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Hotel with a lot of character

Had a great two day stay. Would have been better had we had a car, but the bus did stop right in front of the hotel so we were able to get to the beach. The restaurant was fabulous!

4/10

Poor

03 Feb 2014

Ivan

Nearby the Manuel Antonios Park - Not very clean

This Hotel is very well located, but the staff and the room conditions are disappointing. I not recomend this hotel.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2014

Vasco

Normal hotel - nothing extraordinary

Comfortable place - if you have kids that like to run around ... with dogs till 10:00 pm.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Good price close to manuel Antonio

Hotel was a good deal in an area where hotels were surprisingly expensive. Restaurant has incredible food!! Highly recommended even if you do not stay at the hotel. Rooms were fine, a bit outdated and nothing fancy. Good for budget travelers. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel for getting to the national park and beach which was very convenient.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2013

Verified traveler

Nice for short stay

Room was very clean, reception very helpful.
Included breakfast was good.
Much nicer location than staying in Quepos.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2013

Chantel

Amazing!

The hotel was beautiful and the food was amazing!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2013

Lisa

Typical lower price hotel, big pool, good food

This hotel is cute if a little run down but all hotels in Costa Rica seem to be unless you are willing to spend the big bucks. The doors didn't close weathertight but again that was my experience with all hotels in CR. Our room was small but had everything we needed - 2 double beds, a TV, awesome A/C, and a bathroom. The sink was in the main room and had a nice big vanity which we used for storage. The bathroom itself just had the toilet and shower. The food at the restaurant was excellent. We ate breakfast there every day (included in the price) and also dinner one night. The pool is a good size and we enjoyed it every day. The hotel staff was helpful and accommodating when we needed something. The location is between the National Park and Quepos. I would stay there again.

4/10

Poor

10 Aug 2013

Joe

Okay for a night but there are better

We stayed for one night. My wife was very impressed with the Chef who worked at the restaurant in the evenings but beyond that we had very little good to say about this hotel. The hotel charges prices as if it is much nicer than it really is. The owner who works the front desk during the day didn't bother to change from shorts and a cutoff T-shirt while attending customers at the restaurant while the staff looked very professional - very low class. All of the other Costa Rica hotels really made us feel welcome when we arrived - couldn't say the same about this one. Low-light for our 11 day trip. Skip it. We were glad it was only one night.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2013

Natalia

Nice place close to the beach and the city.

We check in late but reservation and everything was ok the breakfast was small but good.

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Meh....

Hotel was quiet and OK for a night, but owner did not make me feel welcomed. He was more concerned that I returned the remotes to TV and AC in the morning than helping daughter and I take our luggage up flight of stairs or giving us wifi password. Also, at breakfast (which they didn't start prepping until 7:00) the workers made food for themselves before offering us anything. We had to make own toast.