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Reviews of Lanna Ban Hotel

400 sur de la plaza de cocles, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#26 of 83 hotels in Puerto Viejo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 249 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great and the grounds were very peaceful. Free bottled water for guests and a substantial breakfast. The hotel rooms all had air conditioning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With the open windows, you have to be ready for dirt blowing in. I had to wipe down the sink, wipe off the comforter and pillows a little, but again, I knew this ahead of time. There are lots of nature sounds at night, including howler monkeys, but again, I knew that to be the case, so I actually thought it was cool, some might not. It is a little rustic, but that's the experience we wanted and I would change a thing!

    I loved the character and ambiance of this property. It was everything I hoped it would be. The pool and the grounds are very nice, and loved the individual houses. The staff was always available and very friendly. The beds/bedding also very nice! Breakfast was simple, but lovely. Go for the carribean rice, beans, eggs, toast for local flare! Also, the rocking chairs on our private porch was an added enjoyment. The shower was large, and very nice! Especially loved the property at night.....such cool lighting!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great place, will be there again!!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water service was intermittent

    Place is beautiful, well located

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    La atencion excelentes

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel - would go back anytime!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    water pressure in the shower could be better. If you are sensitive sleeper then the cottages next to the street are not recommended. We did not mind.

    Very nice hotel with lovely garden and breakfast where you can see birds and agoutis. The hotel staff was super friendly and helpful. Fridge at the reception with free water bottles. Location of the hotel is also grand as it's close to nice beaches and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Poorly equipped rooms, no fridge or kitchen utensils

    Close to nature- agutis, frogs, birds, beautiful gardens and a very nice pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That there was no one to greet us in the reception after 9pm

    The breakfast 😋 it's good and also the architecture of the place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our internet was very slow, if we could even get it. Sometimes we would hardly get any water pressure for the shower.

    Breakfast and the service was very good. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is across the street from the beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is superb,the hotel surroundings are well maintained,the staff is super friendly and attentive to any inquiries you may have Agustín,Ashley and Griselda are awesome,oh and the girl who is the waitress during the breakfast time she's very nice too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to have more sun loungers and for them to have cushions as they were a bit hard!

    Very tranquil spot (apart from sometimes being woken at 5am by howler monkeys! 😂) Had very good breakfast and enjoyed the lovely pool. Appreciated the safe in the room, and having a TV and Netflix was handy in the evening. The accommodation is slightly out of town but we were able to get tuk tuks. Nice restaurants a short walk away, and about a 20 min walk to a large supermarket.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chlorine smell in the pool

    Very nice design, architecture. Great for taking pictures. Stuff and breakfast was very good. I think its a great place for a couple but not the family with kids. It was my fault i didn't realize it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proximity to the road made the sea view rooms extremely noisy.

    Cool gardens and pool area. Comfy beds and very clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2024

    9.0
    Christmas at the Caribbean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location far enough away from the lively Puerto viejo but close enough to enjoy! Although they don't offer a laundry service they still organised to clean our clothes. Local Agoutis roam the premises.. lovely stay!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in Puerto Viejo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Balinese style bungalows are beautiful but as there are no real windows (just wooden shutters) you get some traffic noise from the road. Luckily not much during the night. If AC is a must for you, this place is not for you, there are just ceiling fans in the bungalows. For us, this was not an issue at all, the fans were sufficient. The only thing that's not there is a mini bar/fridge. You get free water bottles at the reception but they're pretty warm and there's no way to get cold water to drink.

    I booked here because of the position, it's an easy walk to a number of nice restaurants. The gorgeous beaches of Punta Uva are an easy bike or tuktuk ride away. The breakfast in the garden is lovely! They bring you a big plate of fruit and a dish of your choice. I loved the pancakes. The premises are well kept, and the swimming pool is a nice bonus. Friendly staff at the reception. We had a view to the sea from our bungalow's little terrace. Very relaxing to sit on a rocking chair and watch the world go by! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and I'd happily book here again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    9.0
    Loved the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water: 1) Not hot water 2) Very low water pressure

    Everything was good. Excellent customer service. Great and beautiful people (from front desk to janitors), outrageous furniture, decoration and environment. Pretty good breakfast. Security and caring was a must. Very relaxing place. And again, kudos for all it's staff!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2023

    9.0
    Great place with a lot of frogs in the garden!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would book a room more back in the garden

    The team is very nice and helpful!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place to disconnect in the middle of nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The ceiling fan in the middle of the night felt a little too noisy

    Breakfast was generous.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioner in the room use solar panels for energy efficiency

    Breakfasr

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The wooden huts are a similar style to the ones in Indonesia which is a little different to any others we saw. The gardens, wow, utterly beautiful. The gardeners are always busy keeping it looking beautiful. The pool is nice and big and very clean. Across the road is a beautiful beach which is also beautifully clean. There are many restaurants to eat within walking distance. Our favourite, spicy coconut 2 doors down along the beach. All the staff are so kind and helpful and couldn’t do enough to make our holiday the best experience. The breakfasts were well cooked and served by our lovely waiter who just wanted to please…,honestly if you want great service in a beautiful spot then I can’t fault the place. Cant wait to go back and when we do we’ll be going to Lana Ban

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is not in its best years and fairly pricey for what you get

    Great pool and nice breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    8.0
    Would def be back soon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds could be more comfortable so you can rest better but over all is a great place to stay.

    The place is beautiful, with a lot of details. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you with anything. Breakfast is good, the place is quiet and calm and the location is amazing!! Totally worth it! We went for my husband's birthday and the staff put some decoration on or room, that was lovely!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No A/C

    Great staff, good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was too warm

    Beautifull pool area, very near to beach

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bar would have been nice, but otherwise everything was lovely.

    Very chilled and peaceful atmosphere. Room was spacious and facilities were good. Just across the road from the beach and good cafes nearby. Supermarket and laundry a ten minute walk. The water isn't drinkable but free bottled water available in the fridge in reception. The pool was lovely too. Staff really helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

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