La Pavana

2/10

Poor

06 Nov 2018

Don’t

WHATEVER YOU DO. DO NOT STAY HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT STAY HERE. THE FOOD IS OLD, STALE, HORRIBLE,
I ASKED FOR CLEAN TOWELS AND THE OWNER AND I GOT INTO A SHOUTING MATCH. HE EVEN TOLD ME GO BACK TO AMERICA. WE CHECKED OUT AN ENTIRE DAY EARLIER AND WAS CHARGED A 25$ US CANCELLATION FEE. FOR WHAT??? Only God knows. STAY AWAY FROM THERE. ITS DESERTED, NOTHING TO DO AND NOT AS DESCRIBED AS IN THE PUCTURES ON THE WEBSITE.

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2018

Carrie

Not a resort for family with kids

Desk staff was rude. I booked three adults through Expedia but had no proof and hotel said I only had reservations for two and wanted to charge me an additional $700 for the third person. Breakfast was any kind of processed meat they could get from the garbage. The fruit was local and great. Will return to Costa Rica but would never recommend this resort. The bedding and pillows stunk. No coffee maker in huts.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Nov 2017

robert

Great spot to be away from it all.

Card machine for paying bills seems to always be offline and not working. The hotels grounds where beautiful and he staff was great. The rooms let in mosquitoes by the hundreds it seems like. Doors always closed and no windows open. Every night we had to hide under the sheets to keep from getting eaten alive.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2017

adriana

A beautiful jungle retreat

We truly enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten-path property. Tucked away along the coastal highway, it is in close proximity to the many beautiful beaches and waterfalls of Osa province. We were given excellent advice on nearby sights by the resort owner. The resort bungalow was roomy, well built, and contained a small kitchen that was a huge bonus to my family. The included breakfast was delicious and the service wonderful.

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2017

Mel

So so

It's a lovely setting in the jungle but very muggy of course and the fans in the room can only help a little. We did see a very big and healthy cockroach as we were unpacking though. We informed the front desk of our roommate and they sprayed the room. When we returned, it was laying dead in the bathroom. You definitely need a car here! It's longer than 3km to Matapalo beach.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2017

Graham

Rainforest Bungalow

This place is awesome! Highly recommend. The staff are all very friendly, and the grounds are immaculate. You will legitimately feel like you are living in the rainforest. Go ahead and spring the extra $$ for the private bungalow- well worth it! The road to La Palapa is very bumpy, but our 2WD Toyota Yaris managed it just fine.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Nice hotel in the rainforest

Love the ambiance of the hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. When at the hotel, it feels as if you are in the rainforest. The hotel is very well maintain and the rooms are very clean.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2016

Idit and Chuck

Paradise in the rain forest

This is an ecolodge. The grounds are a paradise, a Garden of Eden in the middle of the rain forest, the attention devoted to the gardening and outdoor milieu is remarkable, the work of a lifetime and of love. We highly recommend staying here, extended our initial two nights to four. For the price it is an absolute steal.

The rooms (cabins) are spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and pleasant furnishings, but in rustic style. Very comfortable, but not luxurious if that is what you are looking for. Internet is spotty in the rooms, no coffee in the rooms and no a/c (though the fans were enough most of the time). Pool is for cooling off only, not big enough to swim. Breakfast is a simple version of the standard Costa Rican breakfast. Do not eat other meals here, we had a dinner which was simply terrible. The staff is friendly, but with the exception of the owner and front desk do not speak English.

We loved staying here, it is a paradise, but there is a tension between the loving effort they devoted to the grounds, cabins, the exterior, and the level of service provided. There is a feeling that everything has been very carefully measured, e.g. you get just a certain amount of fruit for breakfast, not more.

So we recommend forgetting the limited problems and highkly recommend staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2016

joanna

Great place, welcoming, nice big room - great pool

Very relaxing and welcoming as we arrived a lot later than expected (8.30pm) lovely room and gardens. Would definitely recommend!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2016

Doug

Beautiful Place to Stay

I was looking for a place to stay close to Dominical and booked this at the last minute. It cam up as The Deal of the Day. So glad we stayed there. It was beautiful, charming, clean, green and the staff was great. I'd highly recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2016

lucie s.

awesome place

Very private,with a lot tings to see.the staff was really helpful to us .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2016

Maria

Excellent hotel, great staff, very well located

Great location, super close to the fabulous 'Praia Linda'. It was a great base to visit the Pacific Coast and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The Hotel staff is very friendly, rooms are very nice and the Hotel is truly located inside the tropical forest. Really recomend it for nature lovers who also enjoy good comfort and premium location. Excellent value for money.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2015

SoCalcat

Costa Rica is not for everyone! :)

CR has many different lodging options. This is def an "ecolodge". You will hear animals,find bugs plus more in CR. If you want 5 star accomm do not stay at an ecolodge! If you are going to stay at one this is good place.loved all the beauty in the gardens. The owner has invested alot into the grounds. There is even a nice hiking trail & waterfall on the property.I also liked how he had a ton of signs all over the property directing which way to go.owner is a very knowledgeable man We had many conversations with him& enjoyed his stories as well as help with activities & area. He may have a strong personality for some but he really does not intend to be rude. We were fine once we understood his personality type. He was nice to my family.The breakfast was VERY tasty as well as one of the best that we've had on our travels in CR. Beans/rice,eggs, fresh fruit & 3 different types of homemade bread along with 2 amazing jams!! (Yum!) The coffee & fresh juice was also a nice addition to bfast. He offers a nice dinner f (best meal in 10 days!) Dined both nts of stay. Make sure to ask what he is preparing for the eve.There is a not a menu to choose from. Also food can be expensive in CR. There is a 10% gratuity + 12% tax added on. 1st nt we had 3 plates & 2nd nt we had 4 plates. I pd a extra $129- US dollars at ck out for meals. Also Pd expected extra $100 @ ck in. Was told expedia reservation was just for 2 ( had 2 kids w/us)So I was very dissapointed I had to pay more $!!:(

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2015

Linda

Beautiful grounds, Beware of Owner

It's a shame really. The hotel grounds and garden are so beautiful. The price with a free breakfast to boot is fantastic. Location was great for us to explore south to Dominical and Uvita as well as north to Quepos. Breakfast was good enough with hot coffee, small serving of fruit, nice banana bread and serving of scrambled eggs, rice/beans, chorizo. Just beware the owner is snarly and confrontive over things that could easily be handled. It's a shame to have such negative energy in an otherwise good place. Would recommend the bungalows far above garden rooms for small price difference for added space, and cooler temps due to better fans, kitchen and nice to have small outside porch area.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2015

jk

Very nice eco-resort in a great natural setting. The owner is also very knowledgeable of the area and recommended a great smorkeling/whale watching excursion near Drake Bay.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2015

jose bates

A paradise!

Very exciting
Beautiful tropical gardens
2 km to a stunning private beach
I loved it

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2015

Saria

A magical beautiful plush sanctuary

La Palapa is an absolute jewel! As I walked up the gorgeous plush flora trail to the reception a large Blue Morpho Butterfly fluttered softly in front of me, and I thought, this place is going to be AMAZING! Surely enough it was. The Palapa is a rainforest/garden delight with flora and fauna splendor. The bungalows and rooms are adorable, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The patios are so perfect to enjoy the pleasant rain that visited in the evenings. I could go on and on about the Palapa. I will say that this place provided a look in to an authentic slice of what Costa Rica is all about. We extended our stay and I wish to return in the future. I am so happy to have La Palapa memories in my life.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

The place was nice, the experience not so much, the place has some "rules" like ask for your dinner before 3pm, first night we didn't even knew this exist so we couldn't even eat there, and also, there's no menu!

Anyway we book there because Im trying to quit smoking and it's a non smoking place so I thought this will be nice, but next night, On the restaurant/bar the owner of the place was smoking right next to the "thanks for no smoke", well, so much of that...

The place has nice rooms, they are very well equipped, kitchen and refrigerator, the road it's a little uncomfortable so make sure you go on a high car. Raiting: 3 out of 5

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Too far

Beautiful but far away from everything

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful, really nice and clean hotel. Perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.
We highly recommand this place. It is 30 min by car to manuel antonio park.
Things to know:
-There's no AC but you won't need it. The fan do perfectly the job.
-The hotel is like a big botanical garden.
-There's no tv and wifi in the room. For wifi you will need to go next to the pool and the reception.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2014

Simon

Amazing experience

Amazing location, incredible landscaping. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

WORST EVER !!!

Bed full of suposely the manager said was worm excrement and not rat excrement, manager wants 20$ extra to change room because 2 beds... no TV, no AC, etc.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2014

Alexei

La Palapa

La Palapa is the best hotel/resort in this area. For money paid you are getting much more than expected.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2013

D.S.S

Great Place

This was an amazing place to stay. It is secluded and close enough to visit Manuel Antonio without feeling like you are stuck in the hotel zone. You get a private bungalow surround by plants. The owners are really accommodating and have great information about activities around the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2013

Jose

Great spot to relax close to everything

This was a wonderful find. Both my teenage daughter and I had a lot of fun hanging out around the beautiful grounds, the pool is fantastic and I really recommend their home cooked meals for dinner, delicious! The owners take great pride in the amazing garden, the tasty cooking and arranging for all your tours and activities. As soon as we arrived we locked ourselves out of our car, and Cristina and Manuel gave us our bungalow key and told us not to worry about a thing. The following morning we found an agent with a replacement key waiting for us. We also became good friends with their son, who introduced us to some of the animals that live around the grounds, that was such a treat!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2013

jetsetter1

Be prepared to sleep in your car

The husband (owner) was very standoffish. The wife was more pleasant. There is no internet available in the rooms - only in the office/pool area. On the first night I returned to my hotel at 3am after going out for the evening, but I could not get into the hotel complex - the gate was locked! I was locked out, and spending the night sleeping in one's rental car is not my idea of fun. All my stuff was in my room, I could not shower, sleep... I was irritated, to say the least. Early the next morning when the gate was finally opened, I went back inside. I was greeted by the wife, one of the owners, and I told her how because they had locked the gate the night before, I didn't get to sleep in my room. She apologized, but then scolded me that I "should have honked my horn so that the guard would open the gate"; this apparently, was my fault. I told her that had she or someone else informed me prior to me going out for the evening that the gate would be locked, and that I should have honked my horn when I got back, I would have done so, but I was not aware that there was a guard at the gate (never saw anyone), and I didn't intend on honking my horn at 3am and waking up the entire neighborhood. She then said, in complete seriousness, well, "then you should have climbed over the wall of the complex" - I just stared at her, not believing what she was saying to me. There appears to be an unstated curfew at this facility, so if you leave, you may not be able to return.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2013

Stephen P

Beautiful Location

Overall we really enjoyed our stay for 2 nights. The location is about a 45 minute drive from Manuel Antonio but easy enough to get to if you have your own transportation. The grounds are spectacular and well maintained and the pool looks nice as well. Breakfast was fantastic and home made. Dinner was great as well but a bit on the pricey side. Playa Linda is very close by and absolutely stunning and virtually deserted as it is a locals beach and seemingly only used on the weekends.

Family

4/10

Poor

05 May 2013

Lucita

Not Into Customer Satisfaction

The grounds are beautiful, however they had no paver walkways form car to rooms so we had to drag our suitcases thru the mud. They offered no help with our luggage which was not the case with other places we stayed. No a/c and the humidity was 98% & hot. The male owner berated us as we were trying to eat our delicious dinner about how he needed a visa to visit the US and how "unfair" it was but in his native country of Portugal we Americans didn't need a visa. Then we went to pay our bill at the end and we asked if they took credit cards and they replied preferably not! Well to me that was ridiculous. They had the means, they had the machine and I was the client so I think that I get the choice of how I would like to pay.

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2013

dlax

Birds, trees...a quiet rural location!

A great base for me as a first time birder in Costa Rica. Good birding at the resort and in the nearby surrounds. Spacious private bungalow. Cristina and Manuel were terrific hosts. Cristina prepared tasty special veg dinners for me and the free buffet breakfasts were great. Manuel took me birding to a nearby canal where we observed a multitude of wetland species. Free wifi at the bar/poolside/dinner.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2013

pmsummers

Loved La Palapa. The grounds are amazing. A feast for the eyes. Owners were very helpful and informed about the area. Pictures online were very accurate. Easy access to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Don't arrive on Sunday. The freeway from San Jose to the south is closed until 6 pm.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2013

Verified traveler

We had a great time at La Palapa EcoLodge for the first night of our Costa Rican Honeymoon. We were very welcomed by the owners after a crazy drive there. They were so nice to open the kitchen for us and cook us an amazing dinner when we arrived. The resort was amazing and we wished we had more time to stay there and enjoy it's beauty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2012

NicknamesAreBogus

Excellent hidden oasis

La Palapa is a great place to enjoy a quiet vacation. A hidden oasis with wonderful staff, exquisit grounds, and beautiful bungalows, my partner and I really enjoyed our time there. Christina, a former chemical engineer turned resort owner/cook was accommodating and welcoming. She shared stories, photos, humor. Regarding location, this is the perfect place for a family with kids or anyone aiming to get away from the hussle and bussle of city life. Nearby are a couple of semi-private beaches (ask for a map!) and not much else. A great getaway! This hotel doesn't list itself as LGBT friendly but indeed, we felt warmly welcomed.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

La palapa el lugar perfecto para descansar
Un lugar privado y con mucha vegetación y las personas del servicio muy amables

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Mala experiencia

Mal una mala experiencia los servicio el desayuno pésimo, la atención ninguna, la facturación todo un engaño reserve una promoción al final me cobraron más y en el hotel no supieron dar respuesta

Family

2/10

Poor

26 May 2017

Henry

no vuelvo primero se equivocaron y me dieron la habitacion estandar cuando yo habia pagado la mas cara y despues me trataron como que era yo el que estaba equivocado de forma altanera

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2017

Gaelle

Très bel hotel au calme

Agréable et calme

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2017

Verified traveler

Très beau resort qui offre aventure et relaxation

Pour : Le personnel est très aimable! Le resort est relaxant avec un belle espace de plein air pour voir des animaux exotiques. Belle piscine avec d'excellents repas de disponible. Situé près de plusieurs plages et de Manuel Antonio.

Contre : pas d'air climatisé et les chambres ne sont pas 100% sceller donc petit accès aux insectes et lézards

Clonclusion : très belle endroit pour relaxer et voir la faune et la flore du Costa Rica, mais il ne faut pas avoir peur de voir un petit lézard

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Jardin tranquille

Accueil chaleureux mais personnel peu souriant. Jardin magnifique, piscine et lobby bien entretenus. Le dejeuner est traditionnel et bon. La chambre tres propre et de bonne dimension, le matelas a ressort devrait etre remplace. Le wifi seulement au ranchon. Hotel bien situe a l ecart de la circulation.

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2016

ALEXANDER

Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.

Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2016

Laura

Bonita decoración y precio accesible

En general es un buen hotel con buenas instalaciones y un precio accesible, el desayuno es un un poco austero, la ubicación del hotel así como sus jardines nos gustaron mucho, te hace sentir dentro de la naturaleza de Costa Rica.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2016

Verified traveler

Sehr, sehr unfreundliches Personal

Das Resort ist sehr, sehr schön, jedoch sehr abgelegen. Man benötigt zwingend ein Auto um andere Ziele zu erreichen. Das Personal und der Besitzer sind mehr als unfreundlich - bis auf eine Dame vom Personal, die jedoch nur für kurze Zeit dort ist. Die ersten drei Tage war das Frühstück ganz in Ordnung und die Tage danach eine Zumutung. Anfangs hatten wir so eine Art Büffet mit zwei Säften, Wasser und Kaffee. Nach den drei Tagen gab es alles auf Zuteilung und gar keine Getränke mehr, nur noch Kaffee. Ich trinke keinen Kaffee und habe somit morgens im Hotel nichts zu trinken bekommen. Das Personal morgens konnte kein einziges Wort Englisch und sie haben sich auch nicht bemüht uns zu verstehen. Es gab weder ein "Hallo" morgens, noch irgendeine freundliche Gestik oder Mimik. Der Besitzer ist katastrophal und scheint nur darauf hinaus zu sein, zusätzlich mit irgendwelchen Ausflügen Geld machen zu wollen. Da der Besitzer sowas von unsympathisch ist, sei es ihm nicht gegönnt in sein Hotel zu übernachten. Trotzdem muss ich sagen, dass die Lage sehr schön und das Resort sehr mit sehr naturverbunden ist. Sauber ist das Hotel ebenfalls.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2016

Bernard

Paradis tropical

Lodge de rêve, tout est parfait, inoubliable et rêvé ! Une jungle éclairée pour nous accueillir, une piscine chaude souhait, une réception magique comme une ancienne chaumière gauloise et des cases colorées cachees aux yeux du monde. Un paradis avec un patron intelligent et bon conseiller. Je garde ce lodge pour moi.
Bravo

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Proprietario e personale pessimi

L hotel è abbastanza carino , immerso nel verde , e nonostante le recensioni che non erano eccellenti ho voluto provarlo , peccato che avessero ragione. Il proprietario è maleducato, accoglienza e servizio all ospite inesistente. Altro che pura vida. Non salutano e non alzano nemmeno gli occhi. Gli parlo in spagnolo e mi risponde in inglese . ancor prima che termini la frase mi dice un NO secco. Non volendo lasciar altri soldi a una persona del genere , decidiamo di uscire a cena (l hotel è sperduto , bisogna far qlc km per raggiungere vita ) il cameriere ci racconta che anche loro conoscono il proprietario di là Palapa e lo prendono in giro per il suo carattere , e ci facciamo 1 risata assieme. In conclusione mi ero fissata di pernottare li solo perché era etichettato Eco. A posteriori non lo rifarei. Non ho notato nulla di sostenibile , se non la foresta che lo circonda. Bocciato. E spero che questo disincentivi altri dal prenotare. Così magari cambia il modo di trattare le persone

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2015

Ellen

Traumhaft für Ruhesuchende mit wundervollem Garten

Diese bezaubernde Anlage ist eingebettet in einen wunderschönen, gepflegten tropischen Garten. Die geräumigen Zimmer sind auf verschiedene Bungalows in dem großzügigen Garten verteilt. Am Pool und im Restaurant kann man kostenlos das WLAN nutzen. Das Frühstück war mehr als ausreichend mit Früchten, leckerem Brot mit Marmelade und Ei mit Pinto (Typisches Gericht auch zum Frühstück - Reis mit Bohnen).
Ca. 5 Minuten fährt man zum kilometerlangen, menschenleeren Strand Linda Beach. Der Besitzer Manuel war sehr freundlich und hat hilfreiche Tipps für Tourenplanung gegeben. Ab der Hauptstraße muss man ca. 800 m Schotterstraße fahren, die auch mit einem normalen Auto ohne Allrad zu bewältigen ist.
Ich habe die Zeit in diesem wundervollen, ruhigen Hotel in vollen Zügen genossen.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2015

Anna

Agréable séjour dans un très joli décor : jardin exotique piscine bel agencement extérieur

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2015

Kathrin

Sehr schöner Garten

Sehr hübsche Anlage mit individuellen Häuschen. Mit kleiner Küche. Sehr nettes Personal.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Unfreundliche Begrüßung, wenig Flexibiliät, Frühstück ok, Zimmer ok, Stimmung kühl

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2014

Marc

Bon rapport qualité/prix, mais loin

Chambre propre, mais très petite. Mal insonorisé. Beau jardin, belle piscine. Hôte très professionnel, mais un peu froid. Ne pas souper au lodge, car c'est trop dispendieux.

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2014

bernard

un cadre magnifique , des gens accueillants .

un hôtel que je recommanderai ,très bon rapport qualité / prix .Un petit déjeuné très copieux .

4/10

Poor

08 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Unfreundliches Personal, kleine dunkle Zimmer

Als wir ankamen, war unsere Toilette nicht sauber. Als wir uns am naechsten Tag beschwerten, kam weder eine Entschuldigung noch sonst etwas! Danach wurden wir nicht mehr wirklich beachtet und fuehlten uns die naechsten zwei Tage eher unwohl! Die Zimmer sind ziemlich klein und sehr dunkel!Die Anlage ist schoen aber eine gute halbe Stunde vom Nationalpark enfernt.