The rooms are beautiful, the staff is attentive and very helpful, the private beach is beautiful. The grounds are so beautiful and well kept. The food is 5 star quality. You are really treated like royalty. This is the most awesome place to stay in Costa Rica.

My husband and I stayed at La Paloma for 5 nights in mid-April and loved it! The staff was great and attentive and we thought the food was terrific, especially the homemade loaves of bread every day at every meal AND at every picnic!! We loved and appreciated the beautiful yet rustic accommodations (NO/AC). The room had gorgeous wood on the floors and walls and our room had a large terrace with a hammock overlooking the rainforest trees out to the Pacific Ocean. (You can even have a masseuse come to your room (for a fee) and get your massage on the porch. (There's lots of privacy). The bathroom had very pretty tile and was open by the ceiling so you always had fresh air. We did not mind the several minute hikes to the beaches and the boat landings. It was all part of the experience and having a feeling of being off of the beaten path. Also, the guides for the nature hikes and trips were phenominal!! Nichole (manager) and her staff were very organized and paid attention to every detail of everyone's daily or overnight excursions and made sure we had what we needed! There was a fridge in the room and you are welcome to take food from the (famly style) restaurant and bring it back to your room. We were there in mid-April and it was very hot and humid but we survived the nights with the ceiling fan and the windows open. We would recommend La Paloma to our friends and family. If you're looking to get away from a brand name hotel with doormen, a/c, and room service, etc.. then this is a great get away. It's peaceful, quiet, and moves at a slow pace. You are in Central America, after all.

To truly enjoy La Paloma, one must let go of all of the "sense of entitlement extraneous must haves" that many North Americans have while travelling.

* FYI: our room and bathroom were cleaned every day and your water pitcher is filled with fresh drinking water daily, as well!)
(P.S. We were also travelling with 12 other people and they all feell the same as we do about La Paloma)

**A comment re: a reviewer who was complaining about not seeing enough animals, hey, your in the rainforest, the animals are not going to come out for your entertainment. Many sleep during the mid-day because it's hot and come out either in the early morning or late afternoon to evening**

I have been to La Paloma three times over a period of five years and hope to return many times in the future. It is one of my most favorite places in the world. Located on the Osa Peninsula in close proximity to the Corcovado National Park, this is an eco-lodge that exhibits total respect to its location. Rooms are immaculate with spectacular views and close accessibilty to the sounds, animals and vegetation all around you. The food is fabulous and frequently includes fresh catch from the surrounding waters. The staff goes out of its way to make certain that you have the experience that you are seeking. Arranging expertly guided trips to Corcovado, Cano Island, the mangroves, fishing, kayaking, in-room massage or whatever else suits your fancy. Or, do you just want to sit on your porch, watch and listen to the world aroung you. LaPaloma is far better than any 5 star hotel anyplace. When I die, spread my ashes at Wrigley Field or LaPaloma. Better yet, spread half at each place and I will be a happy man. Until then, I plan on returning to La Paloma as often as possible.

I have traveled extensively throughout Costa Rica and beyond a doubt my favorite place to spend time enjoying all the unique and wonderful things that Costa Rica has to offer is at La Paloma at the Osa Pennisula. This is truly a special place and have returned to it again and again. Although trips into the near by park are readily excessible and special in their own right, one can just sit on the deck to take in the fabulous views and wild life that surrounds you at La Paloma. The staff could not be more accommodating, with fabulous food and great accomodations. This is not a place for people who like the urban environs of New York City but a place to come and enjoy nature, gain an appreciation of the wonders of Costa Rica, relax and escape into a world that exists no where else. This is truly a special place.