700 mst norte del Liceo Canaan San Gerardo de Rivas, 11904 San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
#9 of 22 hotels in San Isidro de El General
Guests' ChoiceBased on 91 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 9, 2024
Sallie
United KingdomVery thin walls in rooms so would get a casita next time. Could do with some padding on dining chairs
Breakfast and service very good. Good choice on menu for evening. Great to sit outside and watch all the beautiful birds. Grounds and gardens very tidy with some lovely colourful plants. Great views all around
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Nicholas
United States of AmericaGreat location, good restaurant. Pool, lots of birds. Rooms simple but adequate. Close to Casa Alegria, a world class butterfly dome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Nicholas
United States of AmericaBest to have a car.
Beautiful location, pleasant staff, good food. Lots of birdlife.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Louise
CanadaA brief escape from the heat of Manuel Antonio . Wonderful place , great views, many birds, cool evenings . It was great value for money .a last minute booking .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 31, 2024
Laura
United States of AmericaThe mattress in the hotel room was getting tired and the sheets were old, pulled off the bed and should be replaced. The ensuite bath was functional but smelled strongly of cleaning chemicals.
The staff of this hotel really make the experience. Every person we interacted with was multi-lingual, welcoming and professional. The restaurant is top-notch, the pool cool and well-maintained, the grounds abundant with flowers and birds. The amaryllis were in bloom when we visited, happily poking their cheery red heads up to greet us. The temperatures were cool and crisp at night for excellent sleeping while warming up to pool weather during the day. I would recommend booking a cabina rather than staying in the hotel itself, for privacy and comfort.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Doug
United States of AmericaThe rooms are basic and not on par with the rest of the property and facilities. That said, I would not let detract from staying there.
Beautiful gardens, pool and view . Very quiet - set up a steep road with amazing views and meticulous gardens. The hotel is run by the nicest Tico family. The restaurant for dinner was outstanding. They happily accommodated special requests. The cabins are nice and private there are some that look super special set in the trees and at the end of the property commanding exceptional views and birding.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Jitka
United KingdomBathroom a bit tired, rooms get quite hot in the day, but as the climate is lovely, naturally cool down in the evening.
Great location, family run, lovely pool, friendly staff!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Georgina
United KingdomThe rooms are a little basic, but the rest of the place makes up for it.
Beautiful area, lovely staff, good food and nice pool.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Jb
AustraliaGreat hotel to spend the night before trekking Cerro Chirripo. The rooms are simple but comfortable, the pool is great, especially after the trekking and it is easy to leave our bags while trekking. I would recommend this place anytime
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Joanna
United KingdomRooms bit dated
Lovely pool in beautiful surroundings, excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 22, 2023
Mihai
United States of AmericaRoom was on the upper floor, requiring the use of stairs and ramps to get bags/luggage up and down. Hotel has no elevator. No A/C in rooms, have to keep window open for air circulation. No insect screens on windows. Old-school metal key for the room door. Parking can be a bit tight, as there are only 4 or 5 designated spots. Very steep driveways to get on and off the property, hotel is built on a slope. Smell of cooking from kitchen below would occasionally drift into the room through the window that had to stay constantly open for air circulation.
My friend and I stayed here before and after our single-day hike of Cerro Chirripo, the highest peak in Costa Rica. Our assigned room was on the first floor, with nice views of the mountains to the east. There were two bunk beds and a double bed, not super comfortable but good enough to allow us to rest our weary bones before and after the hike. In the bathroom, I liked the grippy tiles in the shower, which prevent slips; the shower itself had adequate water pressure. The walls of the room were made of fresh pine boards, exuding a pleasant smell. The entire property was clean, making it obvious that it is well maintained. Hotel staff were very helpful throughout our stay, even arranging for lunch bags which we took on our hike. On our last day, we had a nice breakfast on the outer patio while enjoying the sunny views. While hotel location is convenient, there is still a good 2 km walk/drive to the trailhead for Chirripo, most of it uphill and the last part on an unpaved road (low clearance vehicles take note).
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 19, 2023
Matthew
United KingdomWe forgot to pack shampoo and unfortunately there wasn’t any in the room
Convenient for Chirripó, the staff were very helpful explaining some of the logistics for getting started and organising a transport to the trailhead. The bed was very comfy, lots of hot water and cabin was super cosy.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Angela
United KingdomSlippery pathways. Quite chilly at night, could have used additional blankets.
Beautiful remote location with lovely views of the surrounding hills. Lovely gardens with lots of birds to watch. Delicious great value food. Friendly helpful staff. Coffee machine and fridge in room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Hazel
United KingdomNo kettle but there was a coffee machine.
Spendid location; charming staff; grounds were fabulous; great views; log burners in rooms.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Christian
United KingdomNothing
Excellent hotel, very clean, friendly and helpful staff and perfectly located
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Richard
United States of AmericaComfortable bed, nice hot water, cozy wood stove in the room to burn a fire at night, lovely grounds and lodge, very clean, helpful and courteous staff, multi generational family business, founding father’s artwork of natural elements so creative, whimsical and touching. Walking distance to community of Canaan. Short drive to Chirripo and Cloudbridge. Quiet, natural setting. Loved our time there.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 6, 2023
Kejdu
United States of AmericaIt would be nice to have games in the dinning room.
Solid Costa Rican food - delicious and healthy! Room was clean. Staff were excellent - very helpful and kind! Beautiful grounds and lovely pool!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: April 27, 2023
Lukasz
PolandGreat stuff and great place.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 22, 2023
Nicolay
GermanyQuiet, well located in the mountains with plenty to do nearby. We enjoyed our stay here, the room was tidy and comfortable, the restaurant served good food and it was very cosy thanks to the fireplace. Lots of birds to see, and as a bonus an entire gallery of wood carvings to look at.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 12, 2023
Beth
United KingdomAbsolutely stunning hotel. Amazing wildlife. Everything was above and beyond what we expected. The area is simply beautiful
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 8, 2023
Dorr
Costa RicaCreamer for my morning coffee in my room. Well, that is the only thing I can come up with and I am sure if Ii had asked, they would have given me some milk to keep in the little fridge.
Everything was well cared for and spotless!! The staff were delightful,! We enjoyed every minute ! We enjoyed the stunning views, all the flowers and especially all the birds and butterflies!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 29, 2023
Jim
United States of AmericaThe cabins got pretty hot during the day.
We loved the beautiful views and grounds. This hotel has a wonderful mountain cabin design.. The staff was friendly and helpful. The pool was refreshing, a great spot to enjoy the mountain views.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 4, 2023
Karl
Canadaclose to pueblo, but away from traffic and noise. Good value. Well kept property and grounds. Staff available and helpful, but not too pushy. Restaurant good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 3, 2023
Zaid
CanadaThe bed wasn't the most comfortable
The hotel is located in such a beautiful place and the restaurant is very good. I could hang out by the pool all day and watch all the birds flying around and the mountains in the distance. Very friendly staff
Stayed in March 2023
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