"We had a lovely stay in Casa Roland Golfto. It was central for us to visit local national parks. The pools are great and you can look out and watch the scarlet macaws, toucans and other wildlife. The staff were very good apart from a mix up with a food order then the kitchen and bar staff went cold on us for the duration of our stay. ( even though we paid the total bill ) Rooms clean, good car park area. Breakfast was very local and not really to our taste."

"A surprise of a place, in the middle of the pristine rainforest and in a totally unexpected location. Beautiful stay, and we liked the attention, and the fact that it is not a known tourist site, which makes it even more special. There are many trails, but even the short trails around the hotel are fantastic. It was a nice experience."

"The staff were very good, they were good notes and helped very much. In particular one called Beto, helped us very much when our room had some small disadvantages. The rooms were OK. And much security."

"Amara Ocean Living was an absolute stunning and beautiful experience. The team there ensures you are comfortable and that you have everything you need for your stay. Everyone on property always asks how you're doing and if you need anything. They are so attentive, that by the end of my second day, they knew I enjoy green tea with a slice of ginger and honey on the side and when I would come down for breakfast, it was brought to me as I sat down. There are many available tours. If youre only there for a short time I recommend the boat tour and land tours where you can see dolphins, crocodiles, sea turtles, and go snorkeling in one of the most beautiful areas! The land tours, you can see the beauty of the rainforest and catch glimpses of its inhabitants! I was told while on a tour of the United Fruit Company, that a resident Puma will stroll past from time to time! I was looking for it the whole time! If you're a surfer, they have one of the longest ride waves in the world and it's just a short ride to that beach. The Amaka Ocean Living Resort absolutely deserves a Forbes Travel rating of 5 diamonds and I highly recommend to anyone going to Costa Rica."

"Our Stay at Cielo Eco Lodge Where should we begin. Let’s start by admitting that we travel the world, having been to Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, South America, every US state and every Canadian province, etc., etc. With that out of the way, we have just visited heaven, and it is called the Cielo Eco Lodge. To begin with, immediately upon arrival, you are immersed in the beauty and vibes of the Costa Rican rain forest. From the wild toucans, macaws, and endless other birds, to the seemingly endless varieties of drop dead gorgeous butterflies, the beauty is everywhere. Next, the service is unparalleled anywhere. Your every need or ask is practically anticipated. There simply could be no higher level of service if you were staying at the Four Seasons or the Ritz. In fact, consider how your day begins: after you tell the chef what you’d like to drink, coffee, tea, juices, etc., your service appears magically just outside your door between 5 and 5:30 every morning. Want to sleep in? Do it. Prefer to enjoy your morning coffee at 5AM, do that. Next, breakfast is served around 8AM. We’re talking several course brimming with locally source fresh squeezed juices, to endless local fruits. The food is more than outstanding. We stayed eight days, with the chef creating different three course meals every lunch and dinner, each more unique and incredibly delicious. We have to rate the restaurant every bit of 5 stars! Furthermore, in keeping with where we are located, every meal boasted dozens of local nuts, vegetables, meats, fish, and sauces. Don’t expect to diet on this visit. However, I took the Pritikin Cardiac Rehab program some time ago, and these meals would be rated 5 stars by Pritikin himself. Then there is the pool. You can swim laps or just admire the infinity style solitude and the awesome views. The suites are luxurious in their simple elegance. The architecture is awesome as well. We’ve experienced outdoor showers before, but the one on our private deck was such a delight that my wife and I each often used it twice daily. Once you have showered in the Costa Rican breezes and sunshine, I don’t know how you recover! We are going to remodel our home and install one of these. Did I mention the frogs, toads, dolphins, monkeys, etc., all of which you will see and hear under the guidance of a local naturalist. To sum up, you will never find, in our opinions, a better place to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate while enjoying all the beauty Costa Rica offers, which is just immense and awesome. Ron & Carol Berger March 2025"