Upgrade to junior suite was worthwhile. Terrace, garden and volcano view added to experience. The pool and bar were very pleasant areas to relax. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food on one evening was average (Saturday) and on other very good (Monday). Was it chef’s night off?

Lovely hotel in a quiet location surrounded by lovely gardens, pool but an awful smell whilst we were staying. Many rooms back onto what looks like a sewage system and the smell was awful for a couple of days whilst we stayed. Rooms all a good size, clean with a good bathroom and shower facility. Pation outside was lovely with private garden where we could sit and watch and listen to the birds and monkeys. Pool area was tropical and lovely with a great bar and food available. Waiter was great and his service was 1st class. Lovely restaurant with a good choice, breakfast was good with great choices. fresh fruit was delicious - dining room with a view of a Costa Rican birdtable with many colourful birds feeding off the fruit placed on it for them. Nothing to do at night here as it was too far to walk to the town so felt a little restricted.

We were assigned a room in 200 block. Approaching the stairway, we noticed the smell of a septic system. Turns out its the hotels at the rear of the buildings. We were relocated to the 300 block. The shuttle service is hit & miss, $5.00 per trip. Don't depend on it! Taxi pick up is very expensive. Shop on-line for competitive pricing for excursions & shuttles. Don't rely on the hotel to be competitive. The dining room is nice. Good breakfast! Dinner entries are quite small portions. Salads are excellent. The grounds & pool area are very tropical. However I walked the short trail offered to guests on the property. It was pleasant until I came upon the Grey Water Pond from the septic system that was leaching into the stream nearby.