"Yes, I liked this hotel. All very clean, really pleasant staff who seemed genuinely keen to help, good pool and good breakfast too. I especially appreciated being given a decent packed breakfast and not just a cracker or two when we had to leave very early on our last day. The standard room was quite compact but we didn't find it a problem, though I didn't prefer the sink being outside of the bathroom, that seemed odd.
Playa hermosa itself is also a beautiful place, a lovely quiet beach when we were there. I only wish that Costa Rica in general wasn't so darned expensive in terms of restaurants etc, but that's nothing to do with the hotel of course. I'd recommend la casita del marisco at the other end of the beach for at least non-insane prices, if hardly a bargain - the ceviche is very good.
Anyway - yes would definitely recommend villa del sueno."