We stayed five days at the tree top apart. with our little boy. We loved the apartment. The architecture is very much tropical and a beautiful change from box-like hotels. The tree top has a huge terrace to enjoy morning birds and late drinks. The lodge is 2 minutes from the beach and restaurants. The staff is OK and Chris... more

Wow, It's weird to read these negative reviews of this place. I just got back, and I (we) had a great stay here. This place is right in the center of town, just a short walk to the beach and resteraunts, yet when you're here, you feel like your miles away from anything. (there are a few rooms near the... more

Recently stayed here for a few nights. I'll give you the pros and cons- pros - if you surf, they have rentals and tips -little pool with a rope swing that kids enjoy -tropical feel cons -showers with barely warm water -lots of ants around (found a bunch in my bed the first night) -some rooms without a/c -no breakfast,... more

I wouldn't stay here again. The owner, Chris is a not so friendly "dude" who is anything but inviting. The place is clean, the staff seems to be alright but the morning, evening and afternoon face you see is the not so happy, chain smoking Mr Chris himself. Make sure to NOT book in advance on the slower months- you... more

I was just there! I like Samara because it's not as touristy as other beaches. I like the rough around the edges feel of it. Tico adventure lodge looks way better than the photos in person. (I immediately started planning to stay there again in February '08.) The best places are the treetop and poolside houses - they have a... more

Stay away from this place!! Rooms are not like pictures My room had an electrical wire hanging bare in the shower. No hot water as advertised. The air conditioner had a note to not run all the time because it would burn up. Owner "Chris" agreed to return money I paid up front if I was not satisified. He refused... more