We spent 3 wonderful nights at Hotel Vista Golfo above Miramar during our 3 week trip to Costa Rica. It was a highlight of the trip.

Vista Golfo is a small, family-owned hotel and adverture park. The porch of our room overlooked the gardens, swimming pool, lobby and restaurant. Beyond that was a beautiful view of the gulf in the distance.

The lobby is covered by a huge tree and you can sit in one of the rocking chairs to watch the sun set over the gulf. At the restaurant we felt like we had our own private chef. The food was incredible and the presentation was a good as any cruise ship we have been on.

Our room had ample space and was very clean. Fresh flowers appeared daily on the small table. No need for airconditioning as the temperatures cooled off in the evening. There was a television and coffee maker in the room. (We mentioned one evening that we were out of coffee filters and by the time we got back to the room, they were already there.) The cost was less than $70 per day and included breakfast.

The 1st night only 1 other room was occupied; the 2nd night, 2 others. The last night (Saturday) there were more people. During the day 'Turismo' vans arrived bringing visitors to enjoy the adventure park. There is a canopy tour, ATV tours, horseback riding, climbing wall, etc. None of this detracted from the peacefulness of the area. We enjoyed simply hiking down to the waterfall on the property or relaxing in a hammock.

Barbara, one of the owners, arranged a day tour to an orchid company for us and also provided transportation. She said the next time we visit just let her know what we want to do and she would make all of the arrangements. All of her staff made certain that we were enjoying ourselves.

If it sounds like we were impressed with Hotel Vista Golfo, we were! We would definitely stay there again.