Kimkim Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

This is a very nice resort with lots of hot spring pools, things to do and good restaurant. The rooms are spacious and clean as are the grounds and facilities. The town is easy to get to and Uber was a good mode of transportation. Great view of the volcano from the resort.

Good accommodations. Its on a hill so walking to stores and restaurants is very tough. Can take taxi

Well located in the heart of the city. Lots to see in within walking distance. As with many big cities, you will see some homeless people is some areas.

Amazing view of the ocean. Located in the hillside and close to the beach. Walking distance if you're a walker that doesn't mind steep hills. Local bus passed and stops near the hotel and other places of interest. Hotel grounds are well kept and a number of pools and great views. Restaurants are close by. Rooms are clean, spacious and great A/C.

These were amazing zip lines, 13 in total. Some long some short. Well run and safe.

Fun and tasty. Learned a few things about coffee and chocolate too.

Timing was right, if too raining you won't see the turquoise color, we were lucky and it was amazing.

Fun kayaking here. The guide was good and water calm.

City tour was informative and interesting.

The people, food and hotel was exceptional!!!

The sunsets from the roof top bar were exceptional!

We only visited the organic farm — none of the cultural experiences beyond the farm was omitted. The children are not in school in January so something should have been substituted.

I could not do this experience because I have an issue with heights. I thought I had noted this in advance but I assume I might not have. There were 8 bridges which I could not cross therefore I could not go.

Very knowledgeable guide at the center. Learned a great deal!

Ok, no whales. It was an ok experience.

We traded this experience to go snorkeling for the day. The snorkeling was ok. The guide and boat support team were exceptional!

We purchased an 8hour full day tour from the hotel on top of the Poas Volcano Tour. Best tour of the entire trip and best guide/ driver also!!!!

The staff is wonderful and the rooftop restaurant is fantastic!

The room was roomy and clean and the staff very friendly.

Loved this place the rooms have great views of the ocean. The room is a good size and very clean. The staff is very accommodating.

A great tour with and informative guide

An easy hike, beautiful park and great guide. I would recommend a guide because they have the expertise to point out things you might never find on your own.

Wonderful views and rooms are beautiful. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Hotel location, rooms and dining were fabulous.

Our room was ready as soon as we arrived. Although there were a couple of things that didn't work when we arrived. They were repaired promptly. The staff made an effort to remember your name and make sure you were happy. Roland and Diego were exceptional.

Our tour guide Carlos was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw as much wild life as he could find.

Very informative. Maria our tour guide was very knowledgeable

Paulo and Kenneth made this such a memorable time. From the time we were picked up from the hotel they made an effort to point out animals and vegetation

We only used the springs once during our stay because we were so busy but definitely worth seeing The whole hotel is beautiful .

The weather wasn't ideal but the experience was so wonderful. The staff is very capable and professional.

The boat ride was very smooth and the staff very accomodating. Lots of food and drink served throughout. Beautiful sunset

Absolutely would recommend the Hacienda Guachipelín to anybody! The hacienda is on over 3,000 acres of volcanic jungle. The rivers, waterfalls, hot springs restaurants, etc are all on the hacienda property. Since they own the land, they also run the activities/tours on it. It was great to wake up and walk to the included breakfast, then walk across the street to meet our guide for the day's activity. I wouldn't rave about the rooms, but I have no complaints. If I find myself returning to the area I will definitely be staying here again!

This is definitely a "last resort" hotel. It wasn't terrible, but it did fall short in several ways. No AC (not awful since it's pretty cool in Monte Verde) No heater (can be a problem) Very thin walls (people talking outside might as well be in the room) Awkward layout (the bed light switches are behind the pillows of one of the beds. No power outlets near the nightstand) Restaurant is too small to accomodate the included breakfast (food was good, but several people were allowed to serve themselves only to realize they had nowhere to sit)

Amazing location and food. The locals are so happy and humble and the guides and workers for the resort work so hard and give amazing Customer service.

The rooms were comfortable and the rooftop dining area was nice. The location is right in the heart of the city, which in San Jose means we had to be a little careful. The streets essentially roll up by around 8-9pm and there is not a soul in sight. We have been told that it isn't very safe to walk around at night in the city and that was apparent to us in this area. This means that if you don't want to be hungry at night, make sure to eat a full dinner early on as there is no where nearby to get food and the hotel only offers $3 bags of peanuts. The free breakfast in the morning, however, was delicious with a large selection. The fact that everything around the hotel closes so early also makes it difficult for smokers. Since smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises my husband stepped out front at night to smoke a cigarette, and the gate promptly locked behind him (gate was not accessible with the hotel key). After about 5 minutes, the gate was opened for him, but during this time he did start to get heckled by an aggressive homeless man. The only entrance/exit to the hotel essentially leads right into the street so it's good to be careful when leaving the hotel grounds.

This is where we saw the majority of wildlife during our stay. The grounds are spread out and lovely with tons of beautiful vegetation, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Howler monkeys and iguana were abundant. Our guide for being transported via boat as well as the boat tours was Elias, and he was amazing and also very helpful when we needed to modify our plans slightly. Bismark at the front desk was also very helpful and friendly. They keep the bar running from 10am - 10pm and the large water-facing gazebo as a designated smoking area was appreciated. Being that we were in the middle of the jungle, the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms exceeded my expectations. There is no AC but the temperature was perfect the whole time and I truly didn't even notice. There are also mosquito screens rather than windows, but I still felt like I had enough privacy, plus the screens allowed us to hear all the jungle noises! I had a lot of fun just walking the nature trail and looking for (and finding) wildlife. The grounds were very relaxing. The tap water here is not for drinking but there is a place to fill up water bottles toward the entrance. The food was better than I expected. It is not out of this world or anything, but it is more than adequate. It is offered buffet style (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). We sat at assigned tables in small groups, but the tables were big enough that I didn't feel crowded. Also, the time window that meals are offered is large enough that it was rare for everyone at a given table were all eating at the same time. It is best to go outside toward the bar/restaurant for a good WiFi connection, if needed. I believe a lot of these lodges in Tortuguero (Pachira, Evergreen) all have the exact same setup and function essentially the same. I would definitely recommend them for staying somewhere that feels like 'the jungle' but doesn't sacrifice comfort.

The restaurant here is perhaps the most beautiful place I've ever eaten (beautiful jungle view) and I am still thinking about how good the seafood soup was weeks later. The rooms were comfortable (also with beautiful views) and the springs were nice. The customer service was also exceptional. I would definitely recommend this resort.

A great kayaking trip up the river. Lot of wildlife, gets very quite after a while (once you are past the howler monkeys)

Excellent! Nice class 3 river with a lot of excitement (but still doable with the kids)

Beautiful nature, helpful guide. The waterfall is pretty scenic

Absolutely fantastic hotel, amazing location and view of the volcano (weather permitting !). The bungalows and pools are fantastic. The restaurant is also great, with a great patio.

Fantastic view from the restaurant/pool, and some of the rooms as well.

This hotel wasn't "amazing" but it was fine and served it's purpose. We checked in at 10 at night and were gone the next day by 2. The rooms were dated and drab but everything worked. Great water pressure in the shower. We were hungry when we got in but didn't know where to find food at such a late hour. The person at the front desk let us know that we could order via Uber Eats. 45 minutes later we were eating Chinese food in our room. If he hadn't mentioned it, I'm not sure we would have thought of delivery. The breakfast in the morning was a good mix of hot foods and fruits. The waiter helped us when my wife overcooked her waffle in the waffle maker. The location of the hotel is very convenient to downtown San Jose. They held our bags as we went out to explore the city. Overall a solid choice for 1 night.

We didn't have any hot water on our first night. Of course when the hotel sent someone to check on it the next morning the hot water was working. We had intermittent hot water for the rest of our stay. Besides the hot water, I don't have any complaints about the hotel. The room is simple and comfortable. Our 3rd floor room had a balcony overlooking the gardens. The restaurant served a yummy buffet breakfast. My favorite part of the property was the proximity to the beach. The beach is beautiful and only a few minutes from our room. We saw a sloth perched in the trees at the beach on our last day.

This is a beautiful property. The landscaping is beautiful with a garden and walking trail. Didn't get to use the heated pool or hot tub but it looked like the perfect way to finish a long day. The rooms were modern and comfortable. Great shower water pressure. The front desk staff, especially Lilly, was very helpful and hospitable. The restaurant had a yummy ala carte style breakfast in the morning. My only complaint is that with high winds during our stay, the branches from the trees kept hitting the roof above our room making it very difficult to sleep. We should have said something after the first night. If you're on the 4th floor make sure the tree branches are clear of the roof.

Fantastic hotel. The combination of the various hot spring pools, surrounding vegetation and the view of the mountains made this property really impressive. I think there was 7 or 8 different pools/hot tubs to enjoy. My favorite part was the view of the pasture and mountain from the coffee shop. The property feels luxurious and natural at the same time. The breakfast buffet at the restaurant was my favorite breakfast of all the hotels we stayed at. Good selection of hot breakfast food and all the fruits you could want. The rooms were modern, spacious and comfortable. Staff was friendly. Kenneth helped us schedule a taxi and make a dinner reservation on our first night.

We got to stay in the Villa. It was basically a one bedroom house with a full kitchen and living room and nice covered patio section. When we were escorted to the villa the sofa bed in the living room looked like it had been used and not cleaned and a coffee cup was in the sink. The hotel employee assisting us had somebody come and makeup the sofa while we were out at lunch. Not a huge deal but not a great first impression either. The shower water pressure was weak. The property is full of trees and animals. We saw an Iguana, monkeys, squirrels, lizards and cats. The breakfast was served a la carte and was delicious. The restaurant staff was very friendly. The pool was simple but very relaxing. Live music sounded good too.

This was a very peaceful and relaxing activity. Albi, our guide was very friendly and did a good job explaining the ecosystem. We saw a monkey, a tiger heron, a kingfisher and a Black Iguana. We kayaked for about 90 minutes. The kayaking was easy and we saw a few other guides doing tours at the same time. We then were taken to a restaurant for a small breakfast and then transported back to the hotel. We had hoped to see more animals but we still enjoyed our experience.

We were in a group of 6. Our guide Andre was very knowledgeable and showed us many things we would never have seen on our. We saw a tarantula, glowing mushroom, several sleeping birds, lizards and opossums. I thought we would see bigger animals but I was wrong.

Our guide, Otto was fantastic. We were the only 2 on the tour. Otto had great energy and was so nice. The bike ride lasted about 90 minutes. You bike the road around Lake Arenal. We saw birds, cows, horses. Lots of farmland and great views of the lake. Otto even stopped on the way out of town to show us a sloth. Biking was a fun way to experience the area and get some exercise. After the ride Otto cut up a pineapple for us to snack on. And on the way back to the hotel Otto serenaded us with romantic ballad in Spanish.

There were 21 of us on this tour, by far our most crowded tour of the trip. The ride to the beach took an hour and then it was a 20 minute walk to the beach. We waited for over an hour while our guide scouted the beach for turtles. There was only one turtle on the beach that night. We were able to observe the turtle nesting and laying it s eggs.

Beautiful eco friendly lodge. Place is decked out with adventures and excursions. It comes with beautiful breakfast, lunch, and dinners as well as amazing cocktails. The locals in the town near by are the best too, so make sure to venture away from the beautiful resort even though you could stay there all day and still be in paradise.

La Fortuna waterfall visit involves 500+ steep steps climbing down & up.

Wonderful rooms and guest services. Incredible views and we especially loved watching all the monkeys who live in the trees surrounding the hotel.

Super sweet lodge with the friendliest staff. The design and architecture is very cool and it's tucked into the forest with lots of trails.

Great location! Fun staff and a wonderful environment. The rock shower is neat but not really usable, and the rooms are pretty sparse but very clean. The rooms could use a little updating but overall it's still very nice and a relaxing place to stay.

Great tour guide!

One of our favorite experiences. It was just our family of 5 and the guide.

This was our favorite experience of the whole trip. The family who hosted us was amazing -- we learned more about Costa Rican culture and felt immersed in the family's story and life. The description said we'd visit a school and we did not get to do that but the time at the farm and with the family was wonderful all by itself.

Ecotermales is a neat place. Very clean and calm. We enjoyed seeing the Hot Springs but an hour was plenty and I wouldn't recommend getting the meal with it. The food was not good and the restaurant was a little dirty.

The hike is pretty and enjoyable , but the view of the volcano is better from a distance. Seeing the waterfall is pretty cool and we all enjoyed the enormity of it. The water is ice cold so don't expect to swim or stay very long. It's a quick trip to see the waterfall and hike back out.

One of our family's favorites! Travelers should absolutely do this. It is fun and educational. We returned much more conscience of our choices when purchasing and eating chocolate.

Amazing location with wildlife and beach - would definitely recommend staying at Salty Breeze as monkey troops come through every single day. The amenities were top notch, but so was the price.

Loved the hotel and privacy of the hot springs. Would definitely stay here again.

Hotel was literally on a mountain, but the transportation was very good up and down. Very minimalistic, but the view was amazing.

Excellent tour - we all loved it! Take this tour.

Excellent tour made even better because they also took us to a sugarcane processing plant/coffee tasting. Saw a lot of wildlife.

Mixed reviews. 2 out of the 5 liked the tour. We saw a lot for the night tour, but it was very hilly.

We loved this tour, but not as much as the rainforest tour.

Excellent excursion - very fun. Note that the trek is more mountainous than you might think. You have to be in decent shape. We saw so much in the rainforest - one of our best outings!

Really enjoyed this tour - would have loved to have stayed longer. Very well organized and we saw a lot of wildlife. Flat trail was easy to navigate.

Beautiful gardens with lots of bird watching opportunities. Huge pool.

Simply amazing! The decor, the private gorgeous beach, the gardens, everything!

Amazing views and comfortable and rooms

Clean rooms but very stuffy

Very professional and safe!

Joe was very knowledgeable and informative.

Good Experience, but the snorkeling was a bit disappointing, we didn't see anything. Also, we wanted this trip to be longer, we had such a great time!