This B&B is one of the best I've stayed in in the world. "Manuel" the manager is so helpful and a real assett to the business. He is keen to practice his English and will drive you anywhere you wish to go (for dinner) and pick you up afterwards! Airport transfers were also no problem. We loved staying here and... more

My wife and I always stay with Debbie while on a trip to Costa Rica. We usually stay in other areas of CR also on a trip. We actually resided with Debbie at her Finca for three months a decade ago. Anytime you spend a long time with anyone, their are differences of opinion, but Debbie was always fair. She'd... more

My husband and I are adventurous. We traveled to Costa Rica on our honeymoon and intentionally did half of our trip using small hotels and hostels because we like to have a more authentic travel experience when we leave the country. We stayed at many lovely hostels that were spare, but clean and I have nothing but positive things to... more

If you’re a psychiatrist on sabbatical this is the place for you. Be prepared for a challenge! I stayed at this nuthouse for two weeks and it was one of the worst experiences of my entire life. I stayed for two weeks because I felt sorry for the dogs and Debbie conned me into feeding them because she claimed that... more

I have never stayed at a hostel in my life, and coming from Calgary, Alberta CANADA, I had read many things about Costa Rica. Be Cautious, take all these meds, etc. etc. I loved staying at the hostel and went on many wonderful day trips to the ocean, snorkelling, Cafe Britt, InBioparque, seeing crocodiles and then enjoying a 5 star... more

Friendly helpful staff and great location have kept me coming back to this hotel a few times a year since 2000. Occasional disco noise and some small rooms are the major drawbacks. I suggest inspecting your options before checking in to choose your room. Rooms facing the street are the noisiest. more

Two friends and I stayed at this hotel off and on in April and May, as we traveled around Costa Rica. It was a great home-base, with a great staff (Jose, Jose Omar, and their sister, and LOVELY and sweet mother), and a delicious and healthy breakfast every morning. This place is such a bargain: free internet access, free breakfast,... more

My husband and I stayed at the Peace Lodge the last night of our honeymoon. Our reception was very pleasant. The gentleman at the front desk walked us to our deluxe room (the Papillo) and showed us how to work all the controls around the room including the surround sound stereo, the gas fireplace, the waterfall in the bathroom, and... more

I had a great time at Heliconia Island with the TV celebrities Henk and Carolien! The botanical garden is amazing, there's wildlife everywhere including howlermonkies, owls and 230 bird species in the garden and many more!!! Henk and Carolien are amazingly friendly and they really make you feel at home. Make a canoe-trip along the river! Explore the wildlife and... more

The architecture of the hotel is amazing! So light and airy! I found the hotel to be totally charming. We had use of the washers and dryers during our 2 week stay. Breakfast was amazing with fruits, cheeses, meats, breads, jams, yogurts, cereals, etc. Twice Jose made us omelets. After class my friend and I used the kitchen to study.... more

Hotel America used to be a good bargain but the price has risen and the service has declined. On check in night, there was a loud disco party going on in one of their two party rooms and there was absolutely no sound insulation in the building. This establishment should decide whether they want to be a hotel or a... more

Casa Holanda is a comfortable little place conveniently located for the San Jose airport and for touring around the area. It's in a residential neighborhood, but easy walking distance to an internet cafe, a supermarket and a couple of restaurants. James makes breakfast and other meals, and also gives tours, as well as impromptu piano recitals. His tour of the... more

They honored the first price, owner turns out to be a lovely woman who invites the local school children in once a quarter to have stories, snacks and play time in a wonderful setting. We truly enjoyed them. But its a long way to anywhere else, relaxing atmosphere, with a jacuzzie and not pool, but the other pictures on this... more

This hotel located near the heart of Heredia. Most places fo interest are no more than a 10 minute walk. The bus to San Jose is 1 block to the east. There is super market across the street. If you are attending the languge school Intercultura, it's just 4 blocks away. The free beakfast are wonderful. Lot's of fresh fruit,... more

We went on the tour of Cafe Britt without any expectations of what we might experience. What a surprise when our potentially dull tour of the farm and coffee making process was presented by three bubbly actors, speaking both english and spanish, making the lesson seem more like a fun performance than an education session. Don't let this deceive you... more

First the good: The staff is here is very friendly, they give you a free breakfast which is basically a counter full of groceries that you can do with what you will and you get a free ride back and forth to the airport for international flights. Now the bad: The room was tiny and smelled funny, the rooms are... more

My wife and I live in Costa Rica, and my mom was visiting for a week. We have to work, thus wanted to find some daytime activities that she could do on her own. We have done the Cafe Brit tour before, and enjoyed it, and decided to send my mom on it. My Mom thoroughly enjoyed this. She enjoys... more

Casa Holanda is a great place to stay and was a welcome arrival to Costa Rica after our flight in. James was great giving us tips on the area and background to the country and well as some tasty home cooked food. The garden is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the flowers and birds - really recommended! more

My husband and I did the tour with lunch today and had a great time, learned about the entire coffee making process, got to practice making expresso and lattes and met great folks from Spain, Belgium, and Germany. We appreciated learning about the differences in shade grown, organic versus other beans. Our guides were knowledgeable and since the audience consisted... more