staff was very helpful and pool was wonderful, complete with all the monkeys your heart desires

when my grandson (who already stayed there two months prior) came to the kids club - all the girls there remembered his name and met him with open arms

like every staff member there knew our name and room number, knew what kind of coffee we like for breakfast, and what kind of smoothie our kid prefers at lunch

gym equipment is not up to 5-star hotel's standard food & drink menu / room service is relatively

spa and gym excellent

partying with kids was annoying

the sports bar is fun at night

best meal was the breakfast and best plate was the guacamole

he booked our restaurants and spa reservations

spa amazing

amazing property with 3 pools , fitness center and all necessary to enjoy your stay

four seasons thinks about the little things like spf bar at the beach and pool (even if i had my own)

four seasons thinks about the little things like spf bar at the beach and pool (even if i had my own)

fly fresh laundry service excellent idea

we liked the transportation service because we were able to enjoy the bar without worries of driving back to your room and in general, it's a very convenient

pool didn t stay open later

sometimes it was hard to find a lounge chair by the pool.

outside the pool area, to get to the beach, you were hassled by men trying to sell you tours and other stuff

the team at the activity pool section high strung energy kevin excellent waiter and william at bar exactly the best bartender

everything. next to beavh. great pools. comfortable rooms.good food.

they didn't have simple items like ice at the bar, or bread for breakfast

my kids had a great time

we didn’t have wash cloths or pool towels.

lots of option at breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as freshly cooked takeaway snacks throughout the day which

the grounds, beach and pool are well maintained daily

then they stopped the water recalculation and started to do the general pool cleaning with kids i the pool

wifi at the pool area.

the breakfast was great

the restaurant and waitstaff are lovely; we availed ourselves of the free breakfast every morning

there is a nice gym and spa with a variety of offerings (the massages are fantastic) (+) the gym was so-so (-) the gym was so-so

we had some fun evenings at the bar too

the vibe is chilled and laid back and with the bar and restaurant surrounding the pool it gives atmosphere to the resort

my opinion they should consider having a kids pool separate from the main pool, that way you can fully enjoy the golden sun with a frozen

perfect for families with kids

large room with kitchen

we really enjoyed our stay and for the price and free breakfast honestly it was fabulous

breakfast was very nice, and the people at the restaurant very courteous!!!

the swimming pool area is very nice and kids friendly.

beach is really nice with big waves for the kids

service was also great and they let our kids use the hotel boogie boards at no charge

wifi access needs inproving.....could not download apps or listen to music on my phone

the wifi in our room was terribly weak and would drop in and out constantly

the wifi it's sometimes bad in the rooms

we had a tub on our patio, that the kids loved

the service at the restaurant and the front desk was excellent! the pool was great!

the on site restaurant and bar was fantastic

breakfast was really good, and facilities were also really nice, the hotel is pretty closed to the

there were other hotels along the beach to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner so it gave us some other options to check out the other cuisine

rooms have wifi

helpful stuff, good breakfast, 20min lite walk from the town, nice beach very close, nice pool

breakfast was good, pool and gardens were kept clean

the staff was exceptionally friendly, even making breakfast for me out of their own initiative (i had to get up at 4am and the lady at the front desk

the pool was nice and quiet

delicious breakfast everyday and the guests were interesting & friendly

there s a pool and pool table, a variety of weekly activities, wifi throughout, and the overall space is clean and comfortable

breakfast, pool was always clean as were the rooms also wifi was great which is a rarity in costa rica

pool was big and wonderful so refreshing temperature perfect and so clean

free parking

outdoor space - the pool, loungers, bar & restaurant and pool table - is fantastic

wifi wasn't completely reliable, but worked well enough

the building is beautiful, and the pool is lovely

what we needed for a week diving location is super central, parking safe, staff super friendly swimming pool warm and clean, a cat as local mascot yes, the

breakfast was great

the staff was very friendly, breakfast was nice to have everyday

cute friendly front desk lady. and breakfast across the street included was good.

it's part of a casino, ac didn't work without help,

there are lots of really good restaurants in town and the best sports bar is just across the street

great breakfast good location great helpul

the included breakfast is small. the food is a bit overpriced.

:d the pool in the middle of the hotel is surrounded by plants and trees, very clean and beautiful

restaurant with a 10% discount), and another at ocotal beach, which is smaller but perfect for parking and freshening up after a beach visit

pool is open 24/7, warm and clean, which is an added bonus

comfortable rooms, excellent pool and gardens ; hosts incredibly welcoming and helpful

there are only eight rooms, all surrounding the nice pool

i appreciated the midweek cleaning and laundry service

tree diferent pool to use

there are several pools on the large property and it feels like a great place to have a little vacation getaway

the pool was nice, and the parking was good. bath was nice, but had no hot water.

pool was dirty

wasn’t very helpful : very slow at breakfast plus we asked the receptionist to book a taxi for us, which she said she would do, but

i loved the straw hut, open kitchen, rustic bedroom and all around energy.

common areas, pool, overall atmosphere, breakfast

hotel was very clean, the pool area is nice and the rooms and main area are wonderful

love how the pool is open 24/7

very quiet and cozy. staff was extremely friendly and helpful. breakfast was very good!

nice pool

breakfast was fantastic, the room was clean, comfortable and steps from the pool

included breakfast was very basic

don't believe it's the owner's fault, but the wifi was not usable in the rooms, only common areas

from your personal balcony, to the view from the pool, it s the perfect vista

ead and jam with a single hot drink) wifi didn t reach to the

there are two pool areas—one near the restaurant and another higher up the hill—with comfortable lounge

we had the bar and pool and restaurant to ourselves all day

the 3 secluded stone pools are great and the pool bar is wonderful for a drink

the free breakfast was one of the best that we had in our travels

location, surroundings, architecture, cleanliness, beauty, staff, restaurant, swimming pool, look out, animals and

close to airport, hot water, parking, privacy

location to downtown and airport. large parking lot. friendly staff. good air conditioner.

small dark room, no outside lighting, large delivery truck parking inthe back

it also advertises a room service, which doesn t exist

no other restaurants nearby. but did have room service for a price. cafe closed on sunday.

incredible views at the top floor pool and beach (westward facing) for sunset watching

roof top bar and pool to watch the sunsets

breakfast, beautiful location, nice infinity pool

think our only complain was no drink service at the rooftop pool, even though it said that service was available from 12:00pm - 6:00pm

restaurants and bar at hotel were staffed with very helpful and hospitable personnel

breakfast was very good and dinner was exceptional

breakfast - for such a hotel and such prices, not having a buffet and only limiting each person to

breakfasts are delicious, and the in-room spa service is great (you can also get a hotel buggy town for more spa treatments)

villa with own private pool 5 points

staff was so nice, the breakfast was amazing, the dinner was amazing, the sunsets and the infinity pool was so perfect

what a great swimming pool

hotel, unique room design, great pool, awesome staff

the bungalows are beautiful, the pool is magnificent and the hotel is very quiet as there are only a few bungalow

very comfortable, well-equipped (ac and heat, full outdoor kitchen) and very tastefully decorated

no kitchen equipment in villa carmencita available to make own meals or clean dishes.

esmeralda hotel beautifully maintained their rooms, grounds, pool and outdoor dining areas

place was great, nice pool area, great king bed, nice big bathroom!

there was no bar or cafeteria at the complex to obtain a drink or a snack after breakfast

property with villas surrounding the pool and garden area

also the raw bar next door was delish and ceviche of the day was the cheapest we found anywhere

excellent place for alone time with partner or family, very nice pool

great pool

also a very nice pool

the pool was really nice

safe, clean and very pretty. loved the pool

were no drinks options for kids at breakfast other than iced tea or water

delicious breakfast

beautiful hotel garden with a large pool. very kids friendly.

e big enough for lap swimming, the others for kids and soaking)

nice pool and wifi works good in our first floor room.

to address all our needs as a helpful friend - helping us with the dinner take out, doing laundry for us, checking our rental car, helping us with planning our tour, allowing us to use

we asked about laundry service and they said they would be happy to do it

the only minus point is that some kids were playing football in front of my room at 10pm, and then again at 6 something am, which was

kids could play a mean game of foosball

got a drive for an early flight and breakfast and coffee to go

great pool for a cooling swim after 5 hours on a bus. simple quite room.

nice pool ,great location to shopping areas, banks,

, breakfast a coffee and most important in this time period

nice litle hotel close to everything, nice breakfast

they could knock down the side wall and fill in the glass in the other, you’d be right by the pool in an indoor/open dinning space which would be great

we couldn’t take a shower with hot water very bad because we have two kids

breakfast is delicious

was great, staff fantastic and accommodating, very nice breakfast

geat staff members. awesome breakfast. comfortable room with plenty of beds

breakfast was good decent as usually served at home

location, amenities, variety of activities, helpful staff. great bar to watch the sunset.

breakfast and location were great

thank you so much - el mirador and the spa were the best

no games room for kids, bar etc

you must go to the sunset bar and try the mountain water

were that our room could not get wifi but it was no big deal as we could get it in the restaurant and reception

spa day was outstanding

amazing breakfast activities to do were fantastic free bus to take you to all your activities

wifi was not consistently working

the buffet breakfast had huge selection, served in an airy dining room

gardens,hot springs, waterfalls, vast mountainous ranch, spa facilities, gourmet food were wonderful

breakfast was simply amazing

the person at reception, our waiter at dinner and breakfast

a massage at the spa suspended over a rushing river in the jungle was amazing, and the mud bath followed by a walk

had massages is the spa and enjoyed the hot springs, mud treatment, pool, and the walking trails), and our room was

we loved the pool and it’s great for kids

parking lot was a bit too dusty.

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we loved the pool and it s great for kids

very clean, nice pool

the rooms, pool and dining area are really nice

great pool great host (antony) love the pyramids

although close enough to tamarindo, is like being surrounded by nature, the view from the pool is so relaxing

the food was decent and the pool was great

- the exterior is beautiful, very well planted with a swimming pool and a great outdoor kitchen

is attached to local bar and restaurant great staff very friendly sandie is lovely and will look after

the bar at the hotel was not open.

there is a bar at the hotel that has the best pina coladas and the best appetizer

nice bar and great staff, from the front desk right to the bartender

right next to the beach with a great bar and restaurant at the hotel

food was great we had dinner and breakfast

the breakfast with pancakes or white bread is typical american

our kids loved exploring the trails, property with the animals, and the slide for the pool

nice pool

we only stayed for two nights but enjoyed it a lot, especially the small pool area

the breakfast buffet needs to be changed up a little

clean cuatomer service breakfast environment

well located hotel, decent breakfast with nice view by the pool. the staff was kind

pool was huge and deep, kids enjoyed it

, the pool and bar area are beautiful, the fitness center was below average it could use some attention,

the shuttle to town and the beach club. the swim up bar . the wonderful complimentary breakfast.

and the infinity pool with swim up bar is just beautiful after a long day walking around tamarindo

there is not option of room service.

sergio tended the pool bar and worked at the restaurant at dinner and breakfast and was so professional and warm and helpful

parking, need more spots....

staff is amazing! breakfast and dinner included. grounds are beautiful

the plus for us was adults only

the beach gardens had lounge chairs for hanging out at the beach, gated, private and a nice bar for getting drinks

the gardens and pool area are beautiful, food was great, so many options at breakfast, yerling and mali at the spa were outstanding

the hotel has their own section of grass with a bar and a pool and plenty of lounge chairs

wifi is not stable and hard to connect

the wifi

we moved from the diria to the w to complete our stay and now i m looking a the parking lot and shipping containers for$1k a night

we had a beautiful view of the pool, we're right at the beach in the middle of all our favorite places

is beachfront, parking is available, daily breakfast, and many children for my child to play with

delicious breakfast, near a supermarket, clean pool, helpful staff, mango trees in the yard.

nice big pool but a bit dated

location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast

clean, great pool and friendly staff

surprise of the amazing gardens and pool in the center of the complex with the rooms all around the edges

pool, staff

pool and hotel are very clean and nice

pool was amazing

would be great to have had pool towels in addition to shower towels.

very clean pool, super nice to swim at night

laundry pricey but no more so than anywhere else in town

want to relax yet be with a great group of adults come here

the swimming pool is really nice and was built and finished two weeks earlier

limited car parking resulted in cars sometimes having to park on the street

the weather was very hot in tamarindo, and the hotel's pool was a great way to cool off

the bar was fun

saltwater pool

we loved the pool and the lounge

property - modern, clean, great pool, amazing staff and owners

any alternative lifestyle theme - it just a great respite for adults - no kids, great outdoor bar by the pool with good music etc

wifi was very slow on my devices, i could only send messages on any of the hotels 3 networks, yet

had slightly inconsistent wifi- we also reserved a room for 4, but the beds were really only meant for 3

housekeeping was exceptional, as well as the front desk and kitchen staff

night in the hotel at the end of our trip, is that we had planned to wake early and relax by the pool to soak in the last of the sun and take in the gorgeous surroundings of the hotel pool area

wanted to go to the pool one night and water was really cold

small pool and very delicious breakfast options

a great swimming pool and nice outdoor area under cover if it rained

breakfast was excellent with a few choices from a set menu, from a hearty la tica which is a local

amazing apartment, pool and hotel. delicious breakfast.

amazing apartment, pool and hotel. delicious breakfast.

i highly recommend walking to the beach

close to everything, great pool, super clean

the new part of the hotel has a new gym with all the necessary equipment

fi, amenities, breakfast) or what tamarindo has to offer was provided at any time

he did our laundry twice for no charge and aired up a tire on my rental car when it was low

the bungalows are adorable - really quirky and individualised, with fab mini kitchen facilities and a well stocked fridge

laundry bill was extortion

at the reception, and all the office staff, miya who ran the excursions, joanna and frank, at the bar and beach restaurant, all the servers and cooks

ocho artisan also has a beach bar with swing chairs, and beds where you can get cocktails and food

we loved our pool time as well, massages on the beach, beach bar hopping, our private sailing afternoon, spa day, i could go on and on

rooms - excellent for families with kids separate rooms good air condition nice restaurant

pool

richard was a great host! staff friendly and efficient. loved the pool and the iguanas.

awesome pools and spa - great for kids to play after visiting local parks etc.

very clean and big room very centrally to tamarindo with a parking.

the pool was amazing and kept clean

was big, clean, hot shower, great breakfast, really nice staff and great location

breakfast was amazing

also, the pool was beautiful, and the breakfast delicious

plunge pool was perfect