Hotel Corto Maltes

bunk · 08-30-2005

Has anyone stayed here recently? It looks very cute but I am wondering how rustic it is, I have heard they have upgraded some things. Is there a certain cabana you would reccomend? Is the beach nice? Where is it located? I am also wondering about Shangri La Caribe. I see it is more upscale. I am looking for a room with a great beach nearby in May.

08-30-2005

We stayed there last March. It is rustic but not dirty. We stayed in the cabana all the way to the back. I would stay there again if I could get a cabana near the front. (#1-#4) The shower took a little to get used to, it was either very hot or cold. But once you got a system down it was possible to get the water temp pretty even. It has a very nice beach and great little bar. It is located right next to El Faro (the lighthouse), or just down the beach from the ******. Shangri La Caribe is very upscale in comparrison, but I have not stayed there. We are thinking of staying a Corto Maltes again this year for peep fest.

bunk · 08-30-2005

Thanks so much for the quick response. Do they have air conditioning? Thanks again!

08-30-2005

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Thanks so much for the quick response. Do they have air conditioning? Thanks again!

No AC, but they do have ceiling fans. That is why I would get one of the front cabanas, you will get a better breeze.

**denisea** · 08-30-2005

I'd suggest holding off on making reservations at Corto Maltes... especially that far in advance. 2 weeks ago during a conversation with one of our local expat friends in Playa, we were told that the Corto Maltes property has been sold. The hotel will be leveled to make room for new luxury condos. Those towards 5th Av starting at $400,000 USD and those on the beach starting at $700,000 with the penthouse units going for more. Of course, it could just be a rumor... like the HRC.

Mapchick · 08-30-2005

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I'd suggest holding off on making reservations at Corto Maltes... especially that far in advance. 2 weeks ago during a conversation with one of our local expat friends in Playa, we were told that the Corto Maltes property has been sold. The hotel will be leveled to make room for new luxury condos. Those towards 5th Av starting at $400,000 USD and those on the beach starting at $700,000 with the penthouse units going for more. Of course, it could just be a rumor... like the HRC.

NO!!!
I hope that's a rumor.

One of the few places left in Playa with the "old Playa character"

Mapchick · 08-30-2005

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Originally Posted by bunk

Has anyone stayed here recently? It looks very cute but I am wondering how rustic it is, I have heard they have upgraded some things. Is there a certain cabana you would reccomend? Is the beach nice? Where is it located? I am also wondering about Shangri La Caribe. I see it is more upscale. I am looking for a room with a great beach nearby in May.

The difference between the Corto Maltese and the Shangri-La are night and day.
Corto is very rustic, but lots of old Playa character, very laid back no frills, and no AC. The beach at Corto comes and goes, when we were there last it was nice and wide.

Shangri-La is fancier, and has a gorgeous beach

**denisea** · 08-30-2005

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NO!!!
I hope that's a rumor.

One of the few places left in Playa with the "old Playa character"

I share your sentiments. I hope it's not true as well. Unfortunately, I think it may be more than just a rumor as the person I heard it from was, I believe, the original owner of the hotel before it changed hands a few years ago.

08-30-2005

Well, enjoy it while it is still there! Right now, the beach is front of the old Corto Maltes is beautiful.

08-30-2005

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Originally Posted by denisea

I'd suggest holding off on making reservations at Corto Maltes... especially that far in advance. 2 weeks ago during a conversation with one of our local expat friends in Playa, we were told that the Corto Maltes property has been sold. The hotel will be leveled to make room for new luxury condos. Those towards 5th Av starting at $400,000 USD and those on the beach starting at $700,000 with the penthouse units going for more. Of course, it could just be a rumor... like the HRC.

That's horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

MWC · 08-30-2005

It's all Tommy's fault.

Arghseecrituntilitellthefreekinwhirld

We will have to do some preliminary "auld lang syne-ing" over the holidaze ...

**tommy** · 08-30-2005

I heard that...be there in a few day's...will let ya'll know whats the real poop!!!

mckinzie · 08-30-2005

That sucks!!!

**tommy** · 08-30-2005

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That sucks!!!

get on a plane and join in the fun it would be just like old times!!!!

Kinz....Dont ponder to long!!!! We leave and arrive Sat!!!!

mckinzie · 08-30-2005

Thanks for the invite
I like this pic

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bunk into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 70	Hotel Corto Maltes Has anyone stayed here recently? It looks very cute but I am wondering how rustic it is, I have heard they have upgraded some things. Is there a certain cabana you would reccomend? Is the beach nice? Where is it located? I am also wondering about Shangri La Caribe. I see it is more upscale. I am looking for a room with a great beach nearby in May.

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08-30-2005	#2 (permalink)
ThrushJockey Posts: n/a	We stayed there last March. It is rustic but not dirty. We stayed in the cabana all the way to the back. I would stay there again if I could get a cabana near the front. (#1-#4) The shower took a little to get used to, it was either very hot or cold. But once you got a system down it was possible to get the water temp pretty even. It has a very nice beach and great little bar. It is located right next to El Faro (the lighthouse), or just down the beach from the ******. Shangri La Caribe is very upscale in comparrison, but I have not stayed there. We are thinking of staying a Corto Maltes again this year for peep fest.

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bunk into ruins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 70	Thanks so much for the quick response. Do they have air conditioning? Thanks again!

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denisea Forum Goddess Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the road to ruins... Posts: 7,025	I'd suggest holding off on making reservations at Corto Maltes... especially that far in advance. 2 weeks ago during a conversation with one of our local expat friends in Playa, we were told that the Corto Maltes property has been sold. The hotel will be leveled to make room for new luxury condos. Those towards 5th Av starting at $400,000 USD and those on the beach starting at $700,000 with the penthouse units going for more. Of course, it could just be a rumor... like the HRC.

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Mitch Posts: n/a	Well, enjoy it while it is still there! Right now, the beach is front of the old Corto Maltes is beautiful.

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,838	It's all Tommy's fault. Arghseecrituntilitellthefreekinwhirld We will have to do some preliminary "auld lang syne-ing" over the holidaze ...

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tommy Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 12,131	I heard that...be there in a few day's...will let ya'll know whats the real poop!!!

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mckinzie lightweight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Highland Village,Tx (Kinz Standard Time) Posts: 13,551	That sucks!!!

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mckinzie lightweight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Highland Village,Tx (Kinz Standard Time) Posts: 13,551	Thanks for the invite I like this pic

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