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Costa Rica | Dec 11 - Dec 23, 2023

We stayed at this hotel twice--once on our arrival from SJO, and again the night before we departed. The first room we stayed in was way too small and a bit run down, but the second night we stayed we asked for an upgrade and the room was very nice. If the hotel were based on the second night alone, it would be five stars. The hotel is a bit out of the way so not near many restaurants if you don't have a car, but the onsite restaurant is good. The hotel was very peaceful and the grounds are beautiful.

The hotel was a large, beautiful property in a great location in La Fortuna. The property was well maintained and had plenty of places to explore for walks, swims, or soaks in the hot spring pools. Our room was large enough for a family of four, and the huge patio made it feel even bigger. The onsite pizza restaurant and the daily breakfast buffet were excellent. My only complaint about the hotel was the beds--they were zero stars awful. I've never slept on a less comfortable mattress. Even with the bad bedding, the hotel was amazing but if they could get better beds it would be sublime.

The hotel was on a sprawling property that felt like an escape but was still within walking distance of different shops and restaurants in Santa Elena. The room we were given was perfect for a family of four--it had three beds, a loft, and a balcony, so it felt spacious and comfortable, which was much-needed after being in the same room as everybody for the past week. The hotel had a lovely pool, a good breakfast, and peacocks! We also had a bonus cat in our hotel room--there's a resident cat who makes the rounds, and she appeared a few times and gave us a few laughs.

The hotel was an unusual and quirky place but overall a good experience. The grounds are impressive--you have multiple swimming pools, several airplanes, and oversized accommodations, which is excellent for a family of four. However, the hotel was a bit dated, and the room smelled musty. I imagine it is a tough climate to manage between the heat and moisture. The daily breakfast was great and it was so fun to see monkeys every morning. I can't believe all the monkeys at this hotel!

The hotel was on a beautiful grounds away from Uvita with a clear ocean view. The swimming pool is the centerpiece of the hotel and is large and deep. It was refreshing after spending the days in the heat during our activities. The hotel room was a bit small for four people, but the room was clean, and the balcony made for a bit of extra space. The hotel staff were very professional. The waiter in the restaurant went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. He was so kind. Overall, it was a lovely place, but it felt a bit dated, and some things were in need of repair.