After just 4 days at Albergue Alma de Hatillo during our honeymoon trip, my wife and I were in love with the place! Sabina prepares fantastic breakfast with the most amazing home-made jams. There's the pool (if you haven't spent enough time in the water at the beach)... She has a great recommendation for a nearby beach. There's also a waterfall not too far away!

Sabina is so warm, friendly, caring and funny! We had a great time! When we told her it was our honeymoon, she made us feel even more welcome and special! The flowers were a nice touch! We'll definitely be back! She and the environment that she's created there in sleepy little Hatillo is part of the reason that my wife and I moved down to Costa Rica! Sabina, thank you for being such a nice lady! We hope to see you again soon!

Because all the accommodation in the nearby town was fully booked we were advised to stay with Sabine. The best advise we could get during our trip. Great service, a wonderful canoe-trip and a nice view from the pool. We stayed much longer than we planned.

I have stayed with Sabina twice and hope to make it back again soon. She is a fabulous host and is more than willing to do whatever possible to ensure your vacation is packed with all things Costa Rica. Have to admit that saline pool is always one my favorite things about staying at the Cabinas Beautiful during the day and oh so relaxing at night - just floating and gazing at the stars. Besides the always wonderful breakfasts, I have had some wonderful dinners here. I hope to get back soon!
My only issue is also with the farm across the road, but hey...........it is Pura Vida Costa Rica!!
PS - Although her dogs have changed over time, I have enjoyed them all.
Lynn

A party of 12 arrived at the iron gates with a security system on a Friday and stayed until Tuesday. We were assigned our rooms and went off to enjoy the lovely salt water pool. Sleeping in the fan cooled rooms was disturbed in the night by trucks, dogs, cows and a rooster who didn't crow only at dawn but one sort of got used to the natural sounds. The yoga platform was a pleasant space to relax with stretches before starting the day. Breakfast was served in the open air dining area and comprised of homemade preserves made by our host Sabina and fresh fruit, all from the surrounding property. Eggs were available at a cost. A car is really a must if staying here as the beach is not nearby but down a rough road but once there a very long and private beach can be enjoyed. Dominical is 6 km down the road and is the place for food and action. Here we bought food and drink to be consumed at the resort as each room was equipped with a refrigerator
Sabina made arrangements for the group to take in horseback riding and ziplining nearby. The younger members took surfing lessons in Dominical. An evening meal can be prepared at the resort with given notice. Sabina, a Canadian was full of knowledge of the flora and fauna surrounding the area.
Unless you are a beach 'bum' Alma de Hatillo was probably the best priced accommodation for a family staying in the area.