The Good:
Great secluded rain forest getaway for a perfect honeymoon! Every meal was phenomenal, and the chef takes great care to accommodate your every request. Majestic views of the forest and the ocean below with tons of wildlife at your doorstep. The extensive list of available activities were all easily coordinated through the hotel, and they were able to keep our trip running smoothly. Most rooms are very secluded with amazing views, and I would definitely return again.

Caution:
This did seem to be the nicest place in the area, but a few things to keep in mind:

Although the actual distance up the mountain is not far, it is a solid 20 minute drive in a 4x4 low to get up to RP. I might suggest renting a car, but be sure you know how to drive a 4x4 up a steep mountain. Transportation costs can get high with it costing roughly $20 each way up and down the mountain in a cab. If you like the convenience of being able to come and go and to visit other nearby towns, be prepared to pay $80 round trip.

The room was cleaned daily and was a great setup, but our wooden bed was incredibly loud and if you are in a lodge suite there is a good chance you will hear your neighbors talking because of the open air style of rooms. Also, neither of the 2 hot tubs on premise ever got hot - more of a luke-warm soaking tub I guess.

All in all we had a great experience and loved every minute of it. The food might be the best part!

One of the best and most relaxing vacation I've ever had! Rancho pacifico is tucked in a hill top forest. Unbelievable service from the chef all the way to masseuse, and housekeeping. You won't find any tv or radio in this place- it's a total escape from the busy world. What makes this place so incredible is its location being in the middle of the jungle. Waking up to the sound of the monkeys and the birds and dozing off to the sound of the calm winds and the swaying of the trees were truly a unique experience. We stayed at the tree house, it has it's own kitchen and living area.. The bed felt a lil damped due to the humidity of the forest but it wasn't a big deal. The bathroom has limited walls- half is open facing the forest. The main dining area is adjacent to the bar and pool which overlooks the Ballena beach. The food was excellent for everything was fresh, some of the herbs they used were picked up from their own garden. This place exceeded
our expectations.

Rancho Pacifico was a small Garden of Eden for us! Words can not express the incredible hospitality we encountered. Everyone there treated us as though we were family. The accommodations are both elegant and rustic. Beautiful individual private cottages over looking the gorgeous rainforest. In the distance you can look out at the Pacific coastline and the Whales Tail beach area. Privacy is paramount of the place. We stayed in the spa suite. It is a place of great beauty disconnected for the fast pace world we live in today. Every meal at The Whales Tail restuarant was like a little taste of heaven to our taste buds. Any activities you could want to do were easily and quickly set up for us. The massages were absolutely wonderful and rejuvenating. Hiking around the property was a great adventure in itself. The many plant species, the monkeys,birds, and most of all the spectacular waterfall hidden away. Thank you to all those who made mi casa su casa. Mucho gusto to Alex, Ronni, Adrianna, Vinnay, Marlon, Dianna, Pena, Jose,Carlos, David,Jose(gardener),Khatia, and all those who keep the place a jewel of Costa Rica.

If your in the market for a stunningly beautiful, secluded, romantic, delicious and sensual get away, Rancho Pacifico is it. Staff went out of their way to accomodate. Food was tremendous. I couldn't get enough of the ceviche, the fresh fruit and the costa rican fare. Their pineapple, basil martini is excellent. We stayed 6 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The rooms were spotless. We stayed three nights in the Tree Hause and it was cozy, romantic, had a spectacular view of the Pacific ocean and the rain forest. The next three nights we stayed in a two bedroom villa and got to see howler monkeys playing in the trees outside. The grounds and gardens are beautiful. We had a message everyday in an open treehouse and they were marvelous. The first message was so good that I actually felt guilty but after a couple of days I learned to relax and soak up the great energy of the people and the landscape. We spent 3 days in total relaxation and a couple of days in activites. We enjoyed the vigorous hike to the gorgeous waterfall and took the ATV excursion which lasted a good five hours and experienced breath taking views and enjoyed eating Guavonanna (not sure of spelling) at a coffee plantation. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of no TV! This is a most excellent destination for Honeymoons and anniversaries. I would recommend to anyone seeking some rest and relaxation. Hope to go again on many anniversaries.