TripAdvisor Reviews - La Ensenada Lodge Feed

Rustic, Remote, Beautiful

MarcL99, Harleysville, Pennsylvania — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:27:01 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We stayed at this lodge as part of a two week Costa Rica tour. The rooms are cool wood and bamboo structures with ceiling fans, nice chairs on the porch and even a hammock. Nice touches of fixtures...

Great location, beautiful grounds, good food, HOT

Jim530, Jacksonville, Florida — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:49:50 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful place with a large dining room and lodging rooms build of wood and palm fronds. The grounds are well maintained and picturesque, sloping down to provide a scenic view of the Gulf...

A wonderful start to our Costa Rican adventure, Wendy & Dennis

Wendy and Denni... S, Steyning, United Kingdom — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:57:52 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The drive alone from San Jose was an education as our driver from Travel Excellence pointed out wildlife along the way. The Lodge was a perfect start to our holiday, very relaxing and welcoming, a...

Great place for wildlife

Art H, Weaverville, North Carolina — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:24:54 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good model for multiple use of habitat to support both wildlife and agriculture. The property is very large with numerous trails roads etc. The main lodge area is located on a hillside a...

Loved it - would go back tomorrow

SulleysAngel, Bristol, UK — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:13:43 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We adored staying here in January 2012. The setting is exquisite and we just spent the days doing the walks around the estate that were provided on a leaflet when we arrived, lazing in our hammock...

Charming cabana facing the gulf of Nicoya

Bastiaan57, Spijkenisse, The Netherlands — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:52:17 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

The cabins, restaurant and bar are really very simple, but the relaxing location makes it worthwhile visiting. The view and the tranquility are marvelous. The lodge has a small swimming pool. The...

A Long Drive, Limited Activities, Wrangler could use some lessons in customer service

Jeanette H, Altamont, TN — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:02:13 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

La Ensenada is a working ranch with one section cordoned off for guests. There are a dozen or so small "duplex" cabins reminiscent of Scout Camp, without the bunk beds. No A/C, but paddle fans in...

Rustic lodging in beautiful location

7JayJay7, Boulder Creek CA — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:46:59 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We were booked at this location by our birding tour company and, overall, we enjoyed it very much. Staff was friendly and the food was very good. Howler monkeys woke us up in the morning. Good birding...

beautiful location, relaxed atmosphere, lots of birds

Penguinita, Berne — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:24:46 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We found La Enseñada Lodge pretty much by accident. We were looking for a nice place to spend a night between Alajuela and the Volcan Tenorio area. It is actually a working farm with a small nature...

La Ensenada Lodge Costa Rica

Smil0d0n, Manchester, United Kingdom — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:39 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderfully relaxing spot on a working farm. Very laid back with the family owners joining the guests at meal times. Room was detached and roomy, albeit a smallish, but perfectly adequate...