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“Healthy delicious Asian food from Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam and India”

Wok n Roll

5 of 5 stars
guanaka
tamarindo , costa rica
Nov 19, 2009

healthy asian food in a causal decor.. open kitchen .. you can see everything going on and all open restaurant.... great korean, japanese, thai, chinese, vietnamese and indian food... large portions...more

“Great location. Great service. Great view. Great price. Loved it.”

Hotel Guayabo Lodge

5 of 5 stars
highland68
USA
Oct 26, 2009

This is a family-owned and run hotel/lodge. The facilities are beautifully constructed and the practicality and the insight of the family owners comes through in every aspect of the stay. The...more

“Smokey views to the volcano from your room”

Hotel Guayabo Lodge

4 of 5 stars
FamilieP
Netherlands
Oct 25, 2009

Nice comfortable place. Owners were busy with a large wedding the day after our arrival. Rooms are average, but have nice views to the smokey volcano. Breakfast is very good as is dinner. Almost...more

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