Rocking J's vs El Jardin de Playa Negra

Same City · Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Distance: 2.8km
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Rocking J's

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 612
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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El Jardin de Playa Negra

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 132
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (612)
8.6 (130)
Trip.com
7.3 (5)
8.7 (11)
Overall Average
8.1 (617)
8.6 (141)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Rocking J's El Jardin de Playa Negra
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say beach access is easy on foot right out front + Host is friendly and helps with tour recommendations and bookings, as repeated in reviews
+ Hammocks and spacious areas are repeatedly called comfortable + Close to beach and town for easy access
+ Bar and game room create a fun vibe with friends + Surrounded by nature and wildlife, feels peaceful and clean
+ Easy to find and quiet per reviews + Kitchen facilities make cooking convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Check-in staff rudeness and extra charges recur in complaints - Poor soundproofing lets in noise from neighbors or snoring, multiple complaints
- Bar noise is mentioned in reviews - Unreliable WiFi
- Kitchen is cramped per feedback - Squeaky beds and minor maintenance issues like doors and sinks

Recommended For

Friends Solo travelers Backpackers

Recommended For

Couples Families Nature lovers

Guest Reviews

Rocking J's

Agoda 8.0 Solo

Easy to find, spacious near beach and road. Friendly staff, quiet.

Trip.com 10 Other

Great vibes, beach right out front. Hammock comfy with locker.

Trip.com 2 Friends

Discriminatory rude staff despite language barriers.

Agoda 3.2 Couple

Extra charge for late arrival, unfriendly staff, uncomfortable room.

Trip.com 6 Family

Near beach, clean.

Some rude reception, small kitchen, bar noise.

El Jardin de Playa Negra

Trip.com 10 Couple

Host Sylvia helpful with tours and kind

Trip.com 10 Family

Great for local life experience, amazing host

Trip.com 2 Other

No sound insulation, constant noise prevents sleep

Trip.com 10 Other

Clean, surrounded by nature, lovely host

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Cute space feels personal

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.8km

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