In fairness to a fellow irish man ( pity he's a Leinster man and not a Munster man) , AIdan and Vicki have found a special hide-away resort that will blow you away once you arrive. You always want to have that get away from it all holiday and find that special place , then luck no further . This... more

congrats to Vicky and Aidan!!!! new bambino coming!!! more

Stayed here in Dec to Jan 09 for relaxing start to a honeymoon. Everyone made us feel so welcome and nothing was overlooked or out of place. Credit given to the owners who have and are still working hard to further improve facilities here in the lush cool settings 200 yards from the nearest cove. We spent weeks here and... more

My wife and I stayed 3 nights at the Moana Lodge. The Hotel owners were very friendly and welcoming. We found the Hotel to be very peaceful and quiet...exactly what we were looking for. There are only 7 rooms on the property and a nice pool which was kept very clean. The breakfasts that were cooked every morning were great.... more

Great place to stay... as all the reviews state before me!! We stayed 5 night at Moana Lodge over Christmas and really enjoyed our visit. Aiden is helpful, friendly and keen to make sure that you enjoy your stay at the lodge. Aiden and his wife Vicky organised drinks for all the guests on Christmas day evening was a really... more

If you are going to Mal Pais, The Moana Lodge is the place where you need to stay. It is located 15 min from the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen (Mal Pais, Santa Teresa). The Hotel is very charming and the rooms are very clean and comfortable. The service is very good. The Breakfast is included and very... more

Do not go to Mal Pais to stay in Mal Pais, but do go to Mal Pais to stay at Moana Lodge. We stayed there four days in March and were very glad we did. The hotel itself was built by a man from Congo, then sold to an Irishman, Aidan, and his Costa Rican wife, Vicki, who have painstakingly... more

My wife and I spent 10 extremely relaxing days at the Moana Lodge for our honeymoon. It was just what we were looking for and needed. The property is quaint, with just 7 rooms and the decor is really cool. Aidan and Vicki, the Owners, are very friendly, accommodating, and always there for suggestions and recommendations. There is an outdoor... more

My wife and I took our daughter on our first trip to Costa Rica. It turned out to be the best vacation I had ever taken. I chose this hotel based on the reviews and I am glad I did. It is a very charming hotel and well kept hotel. The owners had excellent advice on what to do. Everytime... more