This was a unique experience in a magnificent setting. Our room was off the main dining area and had a balcony over looking the valley, the same view as from the dining room. It was beautiful to wake up each morning and look out. This is a very tranquil place with no TVs. You can hear everything outside your room, and there are no blackout shades so expect to rise early, but it is a very relaxing environment. The staff is very nice and helpful with planning trips, etc. The food was excellent and we had all meals there. It was excellent Costa Rican fare. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed all the meals. It has a bed and breakfast feel as you eat with the other guests. Wine with dinner was price reasonably. The tour of the grounds was also excellent and the tour guide was very knowledgable as were the other workers. Overall, it was a great experience and a beautiful setting.

We stayed for two nights in the side 
house. The room was rather large with a very clean and generous bath room. As the rooms are not totally closed we were able to hear our neighbors in the morning or other people walking around the house.

We had all our meals within the hotel. They provided very tasty Costa Rican  local food. The only drawback is, that there is no menu to choose from and usually there is only one main dish for everybody. But the kitchen had no problems providing alternatives to us (Just ask).

We totally can recommend the tour through the hacienda where you'll learn how coffee, sugar-cane and macadamia are processed. You can taste everything and afterwards there's a lovely lunch.

On the last evening the owner of the hotel joined us at our dessert and told us his family story and the history of the hacienda.

As we had to leave early the owner himself took care that we got some coffee and a breakfast to go in the morning.

So, we can totally recommend this place. The only minor cons are the limited choice of dishes and the only spanish speaking waitresses.

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights at the start of our 9-day vacation. I cannot think of a nicer place I have ever stayed, and highly recommend it to couples or families in search of a bit of peace and beauty. The grounds and the building are breathtaking. The design and attention to detail in everything -- from the decor to the gardens and landscapting -- are stunning. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The staff was warm and welcoming, and always ready to help make our stay better. Roy and Frederico were especially great. I didn't expect much from the tour, but ended up loving it. The Hacienda has been in the same family for more than 100 years, and only a boutique hotel for the last 4. The incredible design of the grounds are thanks to a matriarch from the 1940's -- very authentic. They grow macadamia nuts, coffee and sugar cane, and the tour demonstrates traditional methods for how these were produced, as well as other cool features/buildings on the grounds. The food was great too. I felt no need to leave the premises, although we did enjoy a walk down the lane about 1/2 mile one night to a nice local restaurant for dinner that was less expensive than Tayutic. Note that the walls are thin and it is not a place to be noisy in your room. That said, we found it perfect and enjoyed every moment.

We spent three nights at the Hacienda Tayutic as part of a 9 week trip in Costa Rica with our 3 and 5 year old. We absolutely loved our experience at Hacienda Tayutic...I can't stop thinking about what a beautiful and welcoming place it was and wish there were more places like this out there! The staff was extremely attentive and professional, but also exceptionally warm. Very early in the morning, when I would be up with 3 year old, the staff invited us into the kitchen for coffee, bread right out of the oven and friendly conversation in (my very broken) Spanish. Another staff member invited us to his house for a playdate with his granddaughter, which my girls were thrilled about. The food was incredible, sitting out on the deck overlooking the lights of the town below. One night we had a blackout and the staff surrounded us with candles...it was beautiful and we wished the electricity would go out every night! We met the most interesting fellow travelers...the whole vibe of this place is gracious, relaxed and refined. The property tour is also excellent...we are now in Monteverde where they charge many times more for the same experience (and it's nowhere near as good, much more croweded). My only complaint is that we could hear our neighbors through the wall...though after having a great dinner with them we didn't mind anywhere near as much as I would have otherwise. In short, this is a place you don't hear much about but really should be considered if you're looking for an authentic, relaxing and friendly place to stay.