We stay at the Cariari B&B whenever we are in San Jose. Laurie and her staff are wonderful, friendly and very helpful. Her breakfasts are huge and are the best we have ever had in Costa Rica especially the banana bread! It is convenient to the airport, has optional airport transportation and is in a beautiful, safe residential neighborhood. Laurie... more

We used Hotel Hojarascas as our base for 10 days. Our daughter is in school in Heredia and lives only a few blocks away. Jose Omar and his family made us feel like part of their family; and I think we met most of them. The hotel was very clean and comfortable, located right in the middle of all the... more

This hotel is absolutely breathtaking! We could not have asked for a better place to begin our honeymoon! The rooms are amazing and the hotel amenities are top notch. The Peace Lodge has thought of everything! From the private outdoor balconies to the incredible stone fireplaces – we almost didn’t want to leave our room! And yet they have so... more

The rooms are already described pretty well in other reviews so I won't repeat that or add additional photos. I will say that we loved the rooms. We have never stayed in a room quite like that. I hadn't shown pictures to my wife and kids (12 & 15) beforehand. I loved seeing their reaction when we first explored the... more

Debbie King is a kind guide and host. She met us at the airport and whisked all of us through the hills of Central Costa Rica. Her Country Inn is tended with care from the interesting local flora to the decorations on the walls. She made us a vegetarian dinner according to our specifications. and delicious breakfast (pinto y gallo... more

This was our first stay on our novice visit to CR from flying in to San Jose. Our flight was a disaster, our rental car rep never showed up, we were stranded at the airport and our luggage was lost (at least for that day). When we finally got it straightened out and got in our car and drove up... more

We stayed at the Peace Lodge in the Monarch Villa last spring, myself and my husband, our 2 daughters ages 5 and 7 and my parents. It was the highlight of a wonderful trip to Costa Rica. I know people go here for honeymoons, but I have to say to me it seems ideal for children. The grounds are beautiful... more

We stayed at the Peace Lodge on the last night of our stay. We went to Poas and Doka Estate at the beginning of the stay, but we didn't want to book such expensive accommodations, just in case our flight was somehow delayed (we had Continental, so there was a chance for hurricanes in Houston). In the end, I'm really... more

We stayed at this hotel for one night in mid Aug, 2008...The hotel was super clean, people and staff very friendly and accomodating, ambiance and food excellent, room and panaromaic views above expectations and eco friendly If you have a chance to stay at this reserve it is well worth it..We didnt want to leave Irwin and Maxine Brand more

This is a typical Costa Rican town with mostly Ticos and not so many gringos. It is the right size that you can get to know most of the business people whom you do business with after about 2 months of shopping or drinking there. It is one of the capitals of auto theft, and there are 2 town drunks... more

My 21 yr old son and I checked in with no reservations. the only room left was one of the "apartments" on the ground level across from the bird structure. The place was amazing to both of us, the views, trails, frogs, humming birds etc... at this point we were just begining to recognize that costa rica service is low... more

My husband and I just completed the coffee tour at Cafe Britt. Overall, we were very disappointed. This tour is NOT worth the 35 dollars we paid for the tour + mediocre lunch. The staff is very friendly; however, it seemed as though the tour was geared toward children (or adults who have the attention span of a child). The... more

We have been to Costa Rica and the Rainforest on numerous occassions but this is the first time to La Paz, it was well worth the wait and will be on our itenerary many more times!! It is truly not only beautiful but educational. The tour, either with a guide or self toured, starts out near canopy level to the... more

This is a magical place. Everything has been thoroughly planned and executed. The service was outstanding. The food was delicious. The deluxe room was incredible. We enjoyed a 2-hour massage in our room and it was one of the best I have ever had. Don't hesitate to reserve a room here, we can't wait to return. more

My wife and I honeymooned in Costa Rica for 7 nights in July 2008. We stayed at three different hotels during the trip: Peace Lodge in Heredia, Hotel Fonda Vela near Monteverde, and Arenas del Mar near Manuel Antonio. Of the three hotels, Peace Lodge was our favorite, and perfect in nearly every way (complete reviews for the other two... more

This hotel was absolutely amazing from the second we walked through the door. The lobby was beautiful--the wood work and wrought iron are breath-taking. The food was incredible and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality and the experience. Personalized service--follow the recommendations that are given (tour the waterfall gardens, do the nightly frog tour, feed the hummingbirds, catch... more

We had toured most of Costa Rica for 18 days and we needed a place to stay in San Jose for 2 days prior to our departure. The Hotel Hojarascas was recommended to us by an acquaintance prior to our tour and so we reserved a room for my family and I. This hotel is in downtown Heredia and conveniently... more

Hotel Hojarascas was a clean, charming hotel in Heredia, with amazing service. Jose, one of the owners, picked us up from the airport, booked tours for us and prepared us a fabulous Costa Rican breakfast, complete with fresh fruit and much more. The rooms were small, yet clean, and we had access to a refrigerator in the hotel's kitchen, which... more

The Gardens are very nice, and the hotel is clean. There is no AC and the pool is small. Customer service in the restaurant was very poor, and when we brought it to the attention of the front desk they were dismissive. Our room faced onto the main road and adjacent houses where barking dogs and screaming children were a... more