Quepos hotellia

Plussat: The view was amazing!

Plussat: The breakfast buffet was bountiful with particularly wonderful fresh pastries! Great coffee. Most of the activity is around the central pool area and dining facilities. This was great for the number of guests during our stay but might be a little congested high season? Our premier room facing the pools was lovely, however, there is a lot of AC/Fan noise on this side that somewhat detracted from balcony use. There are many building and different types of rooms here, so just think about your priorities.

Miinukset: The pools were nice though they were doing maintenance while we were there on one. The resort has several buildings and since we were somewhat off season it seemed some had few or no guests. Just an observation. The resort does lack a beach at your footsteps but regular shuttle to beaches in the area is not a problem.

Plussat: The spa, the pool/ views, the wildlife, the staff

Miinukset: The room was very unimpressive compared to everywhere else I stayed in Costa Rica. Many things are not very luxurious- terrible coffee in the rooms, fake tiles, scratchy old towels, very uncomfortable bed.

Plussat: Amazing hotel! Beautiful property, fantastic views. We paid an upgrade to Vista Suite and adored it. Staff was very friendly and helpful, we especially like Jeffrey who was just greatч

Miinukset: Food and drinks are pretty expensive. 11$ for a glass of wine. Also service during dinners was very slow.

Plussat: The pools and grounds are stunning. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast very tasty. Enjoyed our 3 night stay.

Miinukset: Driving there is very narrow.

Plussat: Room was excellent, location amazing, friendly staff and the pools are great.

Miinukset: Some of the facilities were unused and left in to disrepair.

Plussat: it was a great experience, very good hotel! The breakfast is very good with a good verity of food for everyone. The main pool is good size, the adult pool a bit small. We used the self laundry service that was very helpful.

Plussat: Excellent location, kind and helpful staff, great food. On top of that it is very close to Manuel Antonio NP which is a must to visit. Enjoyed every moment of it!

Plussat: Great choice for breakfast. Hotel grounds were incredible and full of wildlife - we saw more wildlife here than at the national park!! Liked that there was an adult only pool and the bar area in the evening was peaceful. Views from this hotel are also incredible.

Miinukset: Clarity around booking the shuttle (you have to precook both ways) the guest services staff weren’t that helpful when we asked for advice booking a shuttle so we ended up doing it ourselves. You can’t really get anywhere out of the resort unless you take the shuttle or hire a taxi so you’re limited to food choices here.

Plussat: Herkullinen aamiainen, josta saa nauttia upeiden maisemien kera. Bonus erittäin hyvästä kahvista huoneessa. Kaikki toimii, mukava & siisti huone. Kaksi rantaa erittäin lähellä, toinen pieni ja erittäin rauhallinen, kävelymatkan päässä. Kävelymatkalla rannalle nähtiin upeita perhosia, lintuja ja apinoita:)

Miinukset: San Josesta matka oli pitkä, koska osa teistä oli suljettu, tämä ei tietysti ollut hotellin vika, mutta kannattaa tarkistaa reitit.

Plussat: Staff Room

Miinukset: Not very close from Espadilla, main Manuel Antonio beach, but has Biesanz Beach close by.

Plussat: Staff

Miinukset: Many stairs to go to the Room, The First room that we saw not smell good

Plussat: Spacious room, free coffee in the room, lovely white cat on the balcony, nice forest facing terrace, jungly pool

Miinukset: Shower floor too slippery, some traffic noise from roadside location

Plussat: Great hotel with great facilities! The room was big with all the comodities and really clean. The access to the pool was directly from our balcony and the jungle was right behind it. There was also a big balcony to observe wildlife and breakfast was great. The art gallery is a really nice plus and has beautiful paintings! All staff was really nice, great at check in and check out. Definitly recommend it!

Plussat: The hotel was beautifully appointed. The reception was also an artist gallery, stunning. Our accommodation was perfect with views of the pool and forest. Breakfast was excellent, great menu. Didn’t want to leave.

Miinukset: There was nothing to dislike. Absolutely beautiful place to stay

Plussat: seen monkeys everyday from balcony of room had a small issue with a room and was given great service and put into an even better room. Art everywhere and its all for sale if you like it! Cool little dog name Yara is usually there too.

Miinukset: beds hard n uncomfortable

Plussat: The seating areas outside were lovely. Everyone would come out in the late afternoon after a day of activity and share their adventures!

Plussat: Best customer service from a hotel, ever ! Sebastian and Jordan are friendly and super helpful. Nelson, the manager, went above and beyond for us. Plaza Yara really shines as a boutique hotel in every way. The rooms are huge, the showers amazing, the private balconies looking into the jungle supreme, the pools exceptional in cleanliness w more chance to see birds. The breakfast so nice and delish (chocolate pancakes ! YUM!) Art gallery by one prolific artist. We left w a painting and some ceramic hand painted geckos and frogs. Long live Yara. My highest compliments. I didn't shut up about its charm the rest of my trip. Was sad I did not have longer to spend there.

Miinukset: not one thing to complain about, not one

Plussat: Best service at a hotel, EVER ! Sebastian and Jordan were lovely and helpful. Nelson (the manager) went above and beyond for us. Thanks again ! Really lives up to the boutique in "boutique hotel" Lovely giant rooms w amazing showers. Wonderful private viewing areas into the jungle. Nice clean pools offer yet another bird viewing area. Breakfast delicious (chocolate pancakes!) as was coffee. Awesome gallery w art by one prolific artist. We bought quite a few things here. I did not shut up about the amazing service and charm of this place for the rest of my trip. Sets the bar high. I only got to spend 3 nights total here and was pining for more. I absolutely adored it !

Miinukset: zero complaints

Plussat: loved the breakfast

Plussat: The restaurant was closed (which was not mentioned) I was there with my girlfriend and we wanted a romantic early breakfast, instead we had a pool exercise class going on right in front of us . The instructor was yelling his instructions . Absolutely a “buzz kill”

Miinukset: Restaurant on site was closed. Which was not mentioned prior to booking. Had to do unnecessary traveling for diner. And a lot of grounds was closed due to maintenance.

Plussat: Lovely location great staff ; very spacious apartment

Miinukset: Breakfast could have started earlier given early morning tours

Plussat: Staff were very friendly and helpful. Apartments are large with good living/kitchen area. Pool was great. Views of the Pacific from the pool are stunning. Kids loved the self designed pancakes for breakfast.

Miinukset: The lift directly to the apartment opened unannounced a few times, with people in the lift. This was a little concerning regarding security.

Plussat: Such a beautiful property I will definitely be back!

Plussat: Staff was excellent. Beautiful views from the pool. Lovely sunsets. Very spacious living space.

Miinukset: Private beach had no surf.

Plussat: We got an enormous apartment. Spot clean, all the imaginable facilities and amenities in the apartment and in the hotel. We stayed for one night, but would be an exciting experience for several relaxing days. Very close to the Manuel Antonio national park.

Miinukset: Nothing.

Plussat: The 3 bedroom appartement was beautifully designed and very confortable with 2 bathrooms, a terrace, 3 balconies, an equipped kitchen and nice living room. The service is great and beachtowels are easily provided. The pool is beautiful and the small beach wild. We enjoyed yoga classes on the yoga platform and unfortunately we missed the free cooking classes

Miinukset: The proposed activities through third parties on the website were a little disappointing, for example the catamaran for whale watching embarked almost 100 visitors.

Plussat: This was our second visit to this resort, and as usual, the staff is always attentive and friendly. Nature, staff and pool area and room size will always be the highlights.

Miinukset: I was very disappointed this time with several things that were extra points the first time: 1) master bedroom had a TERRIBLE humidity smell 2) master bedroom bathroom didn´t have a trash can 3) master bedroom shower had moss and black stains - cleaning is definitey not properly done 4) no extras in the fridge as before, we were looking to have some drinks at the apartment as we didnt have time to stop by 5) breakfast was still good but it was a big disappointment not to be told in advance when making the reservation that their restaurant was out of service, it was an inconvenient with a baby to go out and look for a place to have dinner and lunch 6) in the main level, the area to the right, nearby the elevator, smelled terrible, not sure if it was the bathroom area, but I just couldn´t stand the smell when I had to go upstairs

Plussat: Great location. Excellent Breakfast. Huge apartment layout. Elevator opens into your suite.

Plussat: Makanda hotel is beautiful. It looks like an art piece in the middle of a beautiful jungle with some amazing wildlife around it. The breakfast is really good, the Eggs Benedict dish was amazingly good! Dinner was also pretty good, although over-priced IMO. Leo from the front desk is SUPER! Funny and pleasant with a really good attitude. Javier and Johnathan, the bell boys, will give you a great service as well. The sound system in the room is very nice!

Miinukset: Unfortunately, with the beautiful design, comes a lack of practicality, and lots of it... The hotel is built on hilly area with crazy slopes and very slippery roads. So to get in/out of our room, you almost always have to call a golf car. During rain, there is no chance you could do it without it (and it rains every evening). The driver will tell you that you can always use the service, but in fact, it is available only on a certain time period, and after a few times we really felt uncomfortable to order it. Keep in mind that the way to some of the rooms is extremely dark at night and you could easily stumble. The room has a shower, but without a door, so whenever you take a shower, be prepared to make the whole bathroom floor wet. The room has electrical curtains, but they won't close fully due to their length, and there is no way to avoid the sun in the morning because the curtains are translucent. The room service was a bit incompetent. When I called to get two robes, it felt like it was too much to ask because, apparently, only the spa has robes (that had oily smell stick to them). The spa area supposedly has the most beautiful view in the hotel, but you will have access to it and its facilities only if you make a reservation for a rediculous expensive treatment. To use the "natural" sauna, you'll have to make a reservation 5 hours in advance because they have to burn woods for you to use it. The hotel has wifi around the property, but in almost every location the wifi strength was low. The room TV is old and without any smart TV capabilities. Generally, we had a good experience, but we feel that we paid for a luxurious hotel, while getting an average hotel experience.

Plussat: Very relaxed and felt very chilled.

Miinukset: Nothing

Miinukset: The toilet didn't flush efficiently.

Plussat: Beautiful views. The pool was amazing. Everyone was very helpful and pleasant. There were many great restaurants nearby. The marina was great for food

Plussat: Breakfast was excellent. A la carte menu was great

Plussat: Incredible hotel. Perfect for a honeymoon. Everything about it exceeded my expectations from the rooms to the wildlife to the food to the staff. Could not recommend enough.

Plussat: This hotel is nothing short of exceptional. We stayed in Villa 9 and it was the nicest hotel "room" I have ever stayed in. The breakfast omelette is a 10! The sushi bar at the second pool is a 10. The staff is a 10. Makanda cocktail is a 10. Lounge swings at the pool a 10. Wildlife sitings on the grounds are epic. We cannot wait to come back here.

Plussat: Private beach (you get there in a golf cart), AMAZING pool views (from both of them), unbelievable (and spacious) rooms and incredible wild life encounters.

Miinukset: It was a bit tricky to find good price/quality places to eat outside the hotel. Manuel Antonio can be quite expensive for casual dining.

Plussat: The service and the facility were excellent

Plussat: Loved seeing the toucans, monkeys, macaws while we were eating lunch.

Miinukset: Door was hard to lock, close, etc

Plussat: Everything was amazing!!! The rooms, the food, the view everything! We stayed for 3 nights I wish we'd stayed longer, not only did we have an amazing room etc but when we we're lying around the pool there were monkeys an array of birds and a sloth! It was just amazing would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Plussat: The facilities were beautiful. The staff was amazing.

Miinukset: There's no real separation between the toilet and the room. Fine for us, but some may not like it. There was a separate bathroom right outside.

Plussat: Amazing view ! Food was excellent, worth every penny. Staff is very friendly and helpful, specially Alexander! He made sure we were happy the entire time. The beds were so comfy , my husband wanted to bring one home.

Plussat: Small personal attention was great. Very clean throughout.

Plussat: The room was just incredible! Panorama view of the ocean (and sunset) overlooking the jungle. Amazing pool and sunlounge area with great views, excellent pool. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great, evetything very clean. Shuttle service to beach and shopping area. There are only few rooms therefore there is no mass tourism.

Miinukset: Lunch and Dinner is much too expensive. But very good quality of food.

Plussat: View and location

Miinukset: Most everything, old hotel, ants all over the place, including our bed. Insanely over priced coffee in the room ($33 for four capsules of coffee...) And on. Really, unless you have no other choice...

Plussat: Breakfast was amazing! Staff was great. Amazing view!!!! Loved it

Plussat: Ilvo, who is the personable, warm owner, and his staff, were exceptional. They made us feel like we were at home. They encouraged us to explore and they served our every need. The staff was so kind and willing to please. Thanks Luis Carlo, Francisco and Grindr! Yet, they were sincere and approachable. All of them spoke excellent English. The food for breakfast was very tasty and filling. It was nice that they changed up the breakfasts every day which is unusual for a breakfast included place. The added bonus was the New Year’s eve dinner that was included in our stay. We would definitely recommend this place for anybody traveling to Costa Rica. I’ve been to Costa Rica over 20 times and can say that this is one of our best stays. It’s away from the beaten plant but close enough to enjoy the other shops and restaurants in the area with a short walk or ride. It was lovely to wake up and go to bed with the toucans right outside our veranda. Also, we enjoyed seeing the scarlet macaws come home around 5 PM. In addition, we saw white faced monkeys. We really liked the fact that the owners and staff encouraged guests not to feed them. They are very ecologically minded. That is why we come to Costa Rica.

Plussat: We got an upgrade to the penthouse that included jacuzzi and amazing views. Everything was great.

Miinukset: Restaurant food was good but quite pricey maybe.

Plussat: I can’t say enough about the facility, the staff and the the food here at Issimo. The first night we were greeted by the owner and the staff have been simply amazing. The food is fresh and delicious. The grounds are very clean and we have only good things to say about this Boutique hotel. Location is great and close to anything in Manuel Antonio. I would recommend in a heartbeat.

Miinukset: Nothing we didn’t like. It is a little on the higher end price wise but it’s worth the stay. Only small thing would be the sunset. There is a rolling hill that blocks the total view but you can easily watch it from the beach or a one of the cafes down the street.

Plussat: The view of the ocean

Miinukset: Terrible room service. Was given wrong room and had to ask to be changed to my proper room (penthouse suite). Laundry service extremely expensive. Same song playing in restaurant for 45 minutes.. twice. Had to actually ask staff to pay attention and change it. Food wasn't special, just food. Couldn't get any ice because they don't have much... it's wasn't enjoyable.

Plussat: Everything. Wonderful stay! Professional and friendly staff - a special word of thanks to Geiner for positive customer approach

Plussat: Overpriced for the facilities.

Plussat: Breakfast

Miinukset: Didnt realize there was a tour of the property

Plussat: Gaia is located on a hill with incredible views from the bar/ restaurant. Highly recommend watching the sunset from the restaurant. It was amazing! Also, the private reserve is incredible. We did the free tour run by Juan and it was honestly better than any of the paid tours we did in the national parks. The story behind the reserve and the owner Boris, who very kindly greeted us, is also very inspiring. Couldn’t recommend it more. Last but not least, the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and made us feel so welcome. Sirit and Nancy at reception are the best. They made our stay so comfortable by sorting out all our requests/ questions and even had a little package of food ready for us when we left to drive to our next destination. The buggy staff were also so helpful taking us around the property and providing towels when we went to the beach. An added bonus is the free shuttle to Manuel Antonio.

Miinukset: There was some machinery like a generator running near the room at night so it was a bit noisy. Would be nice to have a kettle in the room as the room had tea bags but no hot water for the tea.

Plussat: The pools are really nice and the shuttle service is very good if you do not have a car but only runs till late afternoon. Rooms are nice but there is a bit of wear and tear. Good hotel but not 5 star.

Miinukset: Breakfast could be better.

Plussat: Stunning views, excellent hotel and impeccable customer service. Triple threat hotel.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Very quaint luxurious accommodation and the best restaurant in town!!!

Plussat: really friendly and helpful staff. The pool is really nice: It is worth to get up early and swim and watch the animals. Close to beach and national park. The breakfast is good enough. You can get every day beach towel. Remember to bring mosquito repellent.

Miinukset: The WiFi was slow.

Plussat: Great staff helped me get my phone back that I left in a shuttle. Loved the landscaping, good breakfast, quiet room. The staff also helped me get a great tour guide for the national park. Would not have saw anything without him. Beach is just a 5 min walk at most.

Plussat: Excellent staff who was very helpful. Perfect location! Would stay again

Plussat: Breakfast and the staff at breakfast were great. Folks at the front desk were pleasant and helpful. Pleasant environment. room was clean and comfortable. Very short walk to both the beach and the National Park. Abuts the park and saw monkeys on the premises and could hear Holler monkeys in the park one morning.

Miinukset: Wish we could have stayed longer. Would have loved a larger pool to swim in, but we swam at the beaches in the park so really nice to have a pleasant pool to float in.

Plussat: we ate at 3 different restaurant at the beech-side, all within 100 yards of the hotel. good food and good value for money

Miinukset: nil

Plussat: Great location near the entrance of the park, watch the monkeys from your sunbed and kind staff.

Miinukset: Very basic room that felt quite cheap for the price paid, limited breakfast offering and freshly painted pool that smelled and left white marks on your feet...

Plussat: The location is great next to park entrance and near beach. The pool is nice.

Miinukset: We were told we had been upgraded but the room was dark and no view. There are no public areas at the hotel and restaurants in vicinity aren’t great and are expensive. Some staff ( Joshua) were really helpful and nice welcome, others didn’t go out of their way at all.

Plussat: We adored our stay at Hotel Vela! Fantastic location given the quick walk (and free parking) for Manuel Antonio National Park and Espadilla Beach. Beautiful grounds right in the jungle. Amazingly helpful and friendly staff. And the BEST free breakfast we've ever had at a hotel, with a la carte omelettes, pancakes, and other egg dishes. Comfy beds and Nespresso for coffee. It was the best! Highly recommend this hotel if you're in the area!

Plussat: Great location , quick walk to the beach and Manuel Antonio national park. Breakfast is free granted it’s limited and I wouldn’t pay much for it anyway. Good a/c.

Miinukset: Very very basic rooms, patios are open and really they just put some chairs outside the front of the room. No views from room. (This hotel does not have an ocean view from any point). No bar or restaurant on site. No real amenities. Pool is tiny. Walls very thin. When someone uses a shower in the adjoining rooms the drain makes a very loud noise...very annoying at 5 am.

Plussat: Best view of Manuel Antonio

Miinukset: Its old and the renovations are ok...but not good...You only pay for the view

Plussat: We loved the view. The staff was awesome.

Miinukset: Nothing to say. Because everything was great

Plussat: Great view and breakfast and the pool was insane

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The view was absolutely breath taking. There was nothing better than sitting by the infinity pool and sipping on some cocktails from the the pool bar. Amazing!

Plussat: Incredible views of the area especially at sunrise and sunset. Helpful and accommodating staff. Included shuttle is very helpful to get to beach and I especially appreciated how our shuttle driver brought us right to the park entrance (went a bit further on the road from the beach drop off).

Miinukset: Restaurant was a bit overpriced for dinner for food that was not very flavorful, however the included breakfast was excellent. Had many difficulties booking and paying through website, though was able to resolve by fax reservation.

Plussat: The view is incredible, the rooms/beds are comfortable and the breakfast is delicious. Falafel Bar across the street had great food too.

Miinukset: Some of the staff were rude and came off pretentious. This is especially annoying when you're on vacation and just want to let loose. TOO MANY KIDS. They pretty much took up the entire pool, were loud and spent all day there. I didn't have a moment to enjoy it until I went after 10pm. DO NOT GO TO FRED'S next door. We stepped in for a minute to check it out and the guy immediately hollered at us from across the place that we had to spend at least $10 or we had to leave. Um bye. The Wi-Fi also went down for an entire day, for the price you pay to stay here this was unacceptable.

Plussat: Beautiful hotel. Close to activities & great ocean views

Miinukset: Beds are horrible. Old & no box springs. Seven nights was almost unbearable. Ant's in the room. Overpriced for the supposed best hotel in town.

Plussat: loved this hotel. staff were super friendly, food excellent but the highlight was the close up views of monkeys, iguanas and agouti, better than being in the National Park

Miinukset: only criticism was the lack of sunbeds in the shade around the pool areas

Plussat: Offers everything you need to enjoy Manuel Antonio.

Plussat: Its a beautiful location. The bed was very comfortable with an excellent view of the ocean. We enjoyed the adult only pool. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good, with a great variety of choices. We loved eating outdoors & found the monkeys were very entertaining. Having a beach shuttle is great. We thought it went to Quepos though - didn't realize it went toward Manuel Antonio.

Miinukset: I booked this property because of your accompanying wildlife refuge. So, I was disappointed when I discovered only the butterfly habitat was free for guests and we had to pay to visit the rest of the refuge. Regarding our room, we would each have liked a bedside table and lamp. We think a keyless entry card would be better than fiddling with a key. Caution guests about the monkeys stealing food from unattended plates!

Plussat: Exceptionally clean rooms and nice staff. Amazing view from the bedroom balcony, and good adults only pool facility.

Miinukset: The food at both onsite restaurants was average, would expect better.

Plussat: Beautiful setting, great facilities and staff

Plussat: Staff Location View Comfort

Miinukset: Run down old style deco low value for money given the price Lots of few defective things in the room needs a serious refit

Plussat: Si Como No is the perfect hotel! The views from the rooms are spectacular, and we looked forward to sunrise and sunset on the balcony each day. Our room was comfortable and spacious with a very cozy bed. The breakfast is delicious - que rico! The staff at the hotel are incredibly welcoming and helpful. An issue arose with one of the tours that we had booked through a third party, but they were able to help us resolve it and get the shuttle to the hotel promptly. The hotel grounds and pools are quite nice, but it was difficult to find the time to spend enjoying them due to the convenient beach shuttle that was available until sundown. The hotel is located right on the main road within walking distance (no sidewalks) to various restaurants and shops. We had an ideal stay from start to finish, and I know I will be back in the future.

Plussat: Everything. Best of Costa Rica. Try and get room 4. You can watch white faced monkeys in the morning. Best place we stayed.

Plussat: The Hotel is really nice, the view is excellent. All people that work there are super friendly. The Interieur in the room is a little bit old fashion, but it was in a really good condition. We loved the breakfast, and the swimming pool :) extra plus!

Miinukset: It’s not about the hotel but in general about the place. There are a lot of Americans. Therefore, a lot of restaurants and other touristic places, are exactly made for their needs. It’s less about the feeling to be in Costa Rica, and more about the feeling to be somewhere at the West Coast.

Plussat: Marlene does not speak fluent English but has enough to communicate &has all info in English and she is the most helpful lady ever!!!! We did the kayak trip which was great and she cooked us fresh breakfast even tho we returned after it finished. Great breakfast. Rooms are very big and clean. Comfy beds, AC, Good hot showers. Nice pool. Need a car as it’s a few km from the town, setting is very cool tho as it’s quite but near the mangroves.

Plussat: Great Staff! Room are big and Clean. Breakfast is good

Plussat: Don Bernard and Doña Marlene are fantastic and all accommodating. The rooms are clean and the food is fresh and good. AC works goof but you have to reset it each time you get back in the room.

Miinukset: You've got to have a car. We depended on taxis, but they hooked us up with Michael who took us everywhere we wanted to go. With that said, we couldn't walk anywhere, there's absolutely nothing near the place other the mangrove right next door. The air conditioning goes out when the door is open and you have to turn it back on when you get back in the room.

Plussat: Very quiet and peaceful place to avoid the crowds of Manuel Antonio. Nice breakfast with lots of fruits. Marlen and Beandon are very kind persons and gave us good recommendation for dinner and taught me spanish. I should have prolonged our stay approx by 2 weeks to be fluent

Plussat: Staff was super freindly

Miinukset: Needs improvements on cleanliness, comfort, noise level, facilities such as safe box, AC, clean pool, etc

Plussat: The Kayak Lodge is about 10‘ Car Drive from Quepos and 15‘ from Manuel Antonio. Its located right next to a beautiful Mangrove Forest and you can do a fantastic Kayak Tour there. for us it was even better than the National Park Manuel Antonio. Guide Maurillio is very experienced and know a lot about nature. we saw monkeys, birds and crabs!

Miinukset: the rooms are a bit dark

Plussat: The swimming pool and the personal attention from the owners. We could watch a movie on the big screen in the reception area!

Miinukset: Small sand flies in the area besides the mangrove.

Plussat: Kayak Lodge is a little off the beaten path, which I like. It is a family-run business, the best kind. When I checked in at 5pm on Tuesday, Marlene, the proprietress, was there to show the room. I asked about where to get a quick bite around Damas before heading for SJO to pick up my sister-in-law, Linda, and she offered to accompany me to a soda a couple miles away on the Coastal Highway. She is such a doll! Her nephew Juan Carlos helps with breakfast, was in San Jose but on his way back out to the lodge. Marlene got him on the phone, and he offered to pick up Linda at the airport and only charge me for the gas. I nearly said yes, but I had promised Linda that I would meet her in the airport when her plane landed. As it turns out, I got lost, and Linda had to wait for an hour before I got there. I really should have taken Carlos up on his offer! Oh, well . . . If you have a working GPS, Kayak Lodge is not hard to find at all. It will be one your most enjoyable experiences in visiting Costa Rica. I love the Ticos!

Miinukset: Having to leave after only a single night's stay. What, I need to say something negative to bolster my credibility? OK, the humidity was too high! Deal with it. (Like, turn on the room A/C.)

Plussat: The room was pretty big and the breakfast was nice

Miinukset: We stayed many hours without internet neither TV because there was a problem with the connection. In Costa Rica the hotels have more or less all the same problems, we slept here two night and one night of them the hotel was completely empty there was no one. Said this you think that when hotels are empty they decrease the price (being low/winter season) and give you bargains but is not like this. Even if all the hotel in the area were free and there is plenty of hotels in more touristic areas like Manuel Antonio that were empty too they ask anyway for the full price so for what we got we felt we spent a lot of money and probably is better for look cheaper accommodations which at the end are not so different from hotels that cost 2 or 3 times more. Generally in Costa Rica (but especially in the case of this hotel) the prices of hotels are way over expensive, they ask you for European / USA prices but they didn't provide not even close the same level of service / comfort.

Plussat: Comfortable rooms, equipped with AC, fans, TV and towels. The pool was awesome and the place to have breakfast is really lovely, felt like home.

Miinukset: If you don’t have a car it’s quite hard to get by public transport. Besides that, it’s just perfect.

Plussat: The Kayak Lodge was a very pleasant surprise. We had to cancel our reservation at a VERY expensive resort in Manuel Antonio for logistical reasons and booked the further away Kayak Lodge for a greatly reduced cost ($150/night vs. $400/night). The room, grounds, facilities, common areas, and pool were immaculate. My daughter said that it was the first place we had stayed during the trip (and we stayed at some very fine places) where she felt comfortable walking barefoot in the room. The owner (Marlene) and her staff were friendly and attentive to our needs. When we needed a late check out, we got it. The Manuel Antonio guide Marlene arranged for us (Millia (sp?)) was the best guide we had in Costa Rica! (Millia suggested & arranged a catamaran trip for the next day that was also a LOT of fun). Although the taxi to and from Quepos was about $10 one way (and a little more for Manuel Antonio) it was readily available and what we spent on taxis was more than made up for by what we saved on the room! Breakfast is included (indeed I think Kayak is deemed to be a B&B) and Marlene and her assistants prepared a delicious spread - complete with homemade guava jam! Also included gallo pinto, watermelon, pineapple, fried plantain, eggs, toast, etc. Mangrove tour was also fun. Highly recommend the Kayak Lodge.

Miinukset: It was a little far from the "action" but we had dinner in Quepos at the marina both nights and don't feel like we missed much by being a little farther out!

Plussat: Friendly people, big and clean rooms. Very good breakfast and good wifi

Plussat: Location was perfect, staff was amazing! Room was beyond our expectations. Wonderful property, would highly recommend and plan to stay again!

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great views, many pools and good food. Having the private beach was a huge deal!

Plussat: The resort staff went above and beyond to make sure that the communication was excellent. They assigned a personal concierge who was available 24 hours of the day. We texted spontaneously in order to make sure that my needs were met. I would definitely stay there again!

Plussat: We stayed in one of the one bedroom villa, it had views to the ocean which we enjoyed from the amazing terrace, a big spacious kitchen and bedroom and a perfectly equipped toilet with a big shower. The hotel has several pools and restaurants and a private beach. It is located on a hill so there are always cars available to drive you if you dont wanna walk the hill up. No meals are included, we could order easily delivery to our room or just to go to one of the restaurants. There is a coffee maker and basic equipment for the kitchen if you want to cook something. We had a person who helped us with everything during our stay, we communicated via whatsapp or sms and she booked restaurants/tours/laundry. Really smooth and nice.

Plussat: I like the location and accessibility to parking.

Miinukset: The room has no phone to dial front desk. The lighting in the room was very dimmed, and outdated. In addition, we could hear the guest in the next room, very annoyed by this. When we check out we had a bill pending from the bar, but we never visited bar. I didn’t appreciate that anyone can just give a room number without proof. When we checkout the front desk woman kept asking if we were sure it wasn’t us. They should have a better method to verify the guest and the room number.

Plussat: Very accommodating, I was sick on arrival and they allowed me to check in really early to rest.

Miinukset: TV didn’t work, but didn’t need it.

Plussat: The setting, with beautiful gardens and fantastic rooms- made even better by the lovely staff.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The staff were friendly and professional. The gardens were lovely with iguanas, howling monkeys and capuchins. There were even tame agoutis. The cabins were secure and comfortable. The frequent local bus stopped near the hotel entrance which made getting to the Nature Reserve cheap and easy. The breakfast was good and the evening meals excellent.

Miinukset: I've given them a high score on most things. There is nothing that they can do about the location but the ease of bus access compensates for this.

Plussat: -Friendly helpful staff who speak English & Spanish very well -Delicious breakfast included -Large rooms, with fan and AC, safe, hairdryer -short walk to restaurants -right next to the bus stop for the bus that takes you to/from the beach -very quiet during the evening and morning hours -bonus: lots of wildlife on the property! We saw monkeys, agoutis, a sloth, and iguanas!

Plussat: Very nice hotel. I traveled with my elder parents. Staff was specially kind with them. I was concerned about the size of the swimming pool, but even in a peak season, it was never crowded.

Plussat: Staff were amazing especially luis. Thanks for you loving kindness guys

Plussat: We were only there for 1 night. The room was large and comfortable. Our room faced the road, but it did not bother us at night

Miinukset: Breakfast service could have been quicker, we were in a hurry and it took a while for them to take our order.

Plussat: Nice place and service for the room. Only the shower has a little problem, but the reception quickly solved our problem.

Plussat: The staff was very friendly and attentive to every detail. The resort offers a wide range of trails at the property. Free shuttle to MA NP.

Miinukset: Nothing major... Slightly far from Quepos but very convenient to join Highway 34.

Plussat: Amazingly clean. Staff are exceptional and obviously well trained. The room we were assigned was spacious, the bed was firm and the selection of pillows satisfied our preferences. The property, the gardens and on site trails are marvellous.

Miinukset: Likely everyone will comment on the road noise. It is evident but is easily overcome when you consider the amenities La Fortuna offers. Frankly I can’t imagine a place CR that will provide a completely soundproof experience.

Plussat: The grounds of the resort are absolutely beautiful and we loved walking on the rainforest trails of the property. The pool is clean and just the right temperature. Short drive to get to Manuel Antonio. We had a rental car to get around, but the resort has a shuttle if needed. We would definitely recommend this resort for both couples and families with children.

Miinukset: The breakfast is decent and you can have as much as you want, but the options are fairly limited.

Plussat: nice pool area, good size of the rooms, beautiful gardens, a jungle in the backyard where you can do your own walking tours with a lot of animals, great and fresh breakfast, friendly and good service who helped with organising trips (they sell tickets for the nationalpark)

Plussat: Lovely hotel and staff.

Miinukset: More vegan options on the menu

Plussat: Everything! The most beautiful hotel with first class service from all the staff. Immaculately clean, wonderful gardens and pool. One of the best hotels we have stayed at. Complimentary shuttle bus to Manuel Antonio Beach made getting around easy and real bonus. The public bus also leaves for Quepos regularly from outside the hotel. 50p each way! Highly recommended.

Miinukset: It was all wonderful.

Plussat: Beautiful setting and gardens, large quiet room, excellent restaurant, great breakfasts, 2 lovely pools. Could not be better. Close to public bus stop. Easy parking in closed garage (but limited space)

Plussat: The rooms very clean and the restaurant.

Miinukset: Nice place, the staff were very friendly and the restaurant is simply the best. Definitely a place to recommend.

Plussat: The service was excellent!!!

Miinukset: The elevator was scary so i walked up the stairs.

Plussat: first I have to say the staff is great. Also the setup is magnificent, its a little jungle and u dont get a feeling u r in hotel. I read some complains about internet, looks like they sorted it out, worsk fine everywhere I was. Restaurant for dinner is great, breakfast is bad.

Miinukset: Breakfast was... well... basic to tell the least. Espresso coffee is at extra charge. We were they 3 days and third day I was really fed up with breakfast... Every time the same, some fruits (that is highlite), rise and beans, eggs and if you get lucky, some sosage. Lots of restaurants around, maybee better not to take breakfast and go somewhere else? Also, off course, its a wicket drive to the beach, but... al the hotels in area is the same. Dinner there was great tho, little high at price but very tasty.

Plussat: Position and structure Breakfast Very comfortable room

Miinukset: Slightly dark room

Plussat: Very nice spacious rooms and big territory of the hotel. If you are on top floor you will see monkeys and iguanas from your balcony hanging on the trees. The restaurant on the 6th floor has a very comfortable lounge where you can have food and drinks or just relax. Hotel is in 2 min from the beach, even closer to the national park and shops.

Miinukset: Service was slow sometimes

Plussat: Great location, friendly staff and very helpful

Miinukset: Gym has to get more attention. No clean towels and no mats to lay on

Plussat: The location is perfect, right by the park entrance and a 2 minute walk to the beach outside of the park and restaurants/shops. The hotel is really nice, clean and amenities were great, especially the pool with the big slide which was a big hit with the kids. Breakfast was very nice too and had a wide variety of items. The staff were all extremely nice and accommodating.

Miinukset: The bed was hard and sheets were awful. My daughter slept on a little bed they provided which was more of a cot with no real mattress, so quite uncomfortable. The dinner buffet had little variety although everything was really fresh.

Plussat: Excellent hotel, with a superb location directly adjacent to the entrance to the Manuel Antonio national park, and within wlaking distance from the beach. Very good buffet breakfast, excellent roof top bar.

Miinukset: It would be nice if the pool opened earlier in the morning.

Plussat: The location is defiantly the only positive of they hotel

Miinukset: The rooms really old, not enough hot water to fill up the bathtub, could hear every noise of neighbors upstairs, guy at reception “nice” but with attitude

Plussat: Terrible wifi, i had to stand beside the door to have any access to wifi

Plussat: We stayed in a deluxe room with a king bed and jacuzzi bath. It was outstanding. We could see the ocean from our balcony and the rainforest is quite literaly right next to the property. I can't say enough about how good the experience was. I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else if I went back. Christian, one of the hotel's concierge staff members, was especially helpful. I went on an excursion and accidentally left my credit card back at the hotel, except I needed it for the excursion. Christian exceeded my expectations by helping with the logistics by finding a workaround to avoid what would have otherwise been a big problem. As a result, I had an amazing experience. Everything else was incredible - from the swim up bar in the pool to the roof deck. I really can't say enough about it.

Miinukset: Everything about the property and staff consistently exceeded my expectations. I have no complaints.

Plussat: Good service, superb location.

Miinukset: Place has seen better days, but it's clean and the location right next to Manuel Antonio is unbeatable

Plussat: The hotel is right next to the rain forest and is pretty amazing! You can see monkeys from your room. It's walking distance to the beach as well. Staff was very good as well.

Miinukset: The hotel did not have my reservation when I checked in. But it wasn't an issue they got me checked in.

Plussat: We loved staying here!! The hotel was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was so, so friendly. The staff members greeted us by name and we always felt welcome. The location of the hotel is superb and so close to the beach. I would definitely stay here again!

Miinukset: No beach view from our room, but the proximity to the beach and other key attractions more than made up for it.

Plussat: everything

Plussat: We enjoyed our first class stay from the moment we arrived on this lovely property. The front desk person greeted us warmly and we felt like family right away. They upgraded us without even asking and our room with the beach view was immaculate, adorable and had an amazing view. The breakfasts every morning were truly delicious, I am a vegetarian, a bit on the fussier side and the breakfast was a 10 and the portions fed me for both lunch and dinner. My husband and I would stay there next time as well.

Plussat: There were a small group of hosts welcoming us and providing us with information. As everyone else says, the scenery is absolutely fantastic. I live in Costa Rica for 15 years and have been to many hotels in Manuel Antonio. THIS IS THE BEST ONE I HAVE BEEN TO

Miinukset: no jacuzi? not sure

Plussat: Beautiful hotel, the panoramic view from the bedroom was breathtaking. The staff were super friendly, pool was clean and beautiful. Food was good. Overall a very memorable experience, highly recommended

Plussat: Fantastic spacious room with incredible views, super helpful and friendly staff, great food

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location has a wonderful view. Breakfast is included and there are many places nearby to eat. There are nearby beaches of white sand and lush vegetation. The design of the hotel is beautiful, but the parking is very small.

Miinukset: I did not like that we were not given extra time for departure, since we were late for half an hour. In other places they have not given a margin.

Miinukset: Just missing a minibar/fridge in the room