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El Manantial Mountain Lodge

Interamerican Road, San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
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El Manantial Mountain Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2011

This is a beautifully constructed lodge but we had some problems from the beginning. Despite multiple correspondences with the owner they were surprised and unprepared for our arrival - the quality of the meals were perhaps not up to expectations as a result. They have a nice stone steam bath and will offer to turn it on but later you... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2010

The owner continually impressed me with how he incorporated sustainable principles into the lodge. The scenery was beautiful and the staff was more than helpful.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2010

This is the perfect getaway from the scorching heat of Costa Rica. Alejandro knows how to treat his guests. He and Oscar, his right hand man, were so attentive and such wonderful people with big hearts. They are active in their community and are big advactors of evnironmental education. The food was traditional Costa Rican food which was INCREDIBLE and... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2010

Comfortable lodge located in a beautiful mountain area, away from the scorching heat of the coast. Service and friendliness were above anything else we experienced in Costa-Rica: Alejandro and Oscar are the nicest and most helpful hosts you would want to meet. And the meals were very good also. And finally, you may see quetzales ... right on the property!

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2010

Hi, First of all, we did not stay over night at this place. We had a hotel just some kilometres away. But after a day of hiking we decided to stop there and have lunch in this place. The owner is a very friendly local guy and he actually grew up in this house. Some years back he turned it... More

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