Rancho Pacifico Boutique Hotel for Adults

Costa Rica , Pacific South Coast
BALLENA, 1 Rancho Pacifico Road
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Troy

Rancho Pacifico knocks it out of the park! Treehouse Tamandua was incredible, infinity pool overlooking the whale’s tail was simply beautiful and every meal was amazing. Great variety, great taste, and I’d even go so far as to say the presentation was borderline spectacular. But most importantly it was the staff that made our stay near perfect. Every staff member should be commended for going out of their way to ensure every little need was taken care of. Muy Roco - Muchas Gracias!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Megan

The staff were amazing, resort and view were stunning!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Caroline

The room was incredible. The amenities within the room and the comfort were excellent.
The staff were extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough for you especially in booking tours and local restaurants. The food was amazing and offered a good selection. All in all our stay was perfect. Would highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Bruno

What can I say… Everything was just perfect!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Wendy

This hotel was a dream, the staff, the service and the attention to detail is amazing. Dinner every night is a culinary masterpiece. The ride up to the hotel is daunting but we rented a 4x4 and we were fine. Worth the 4 hr car ride from San Jose!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Troy

Property was beautiful. Room was private and very nice. Staff was amazing. Meals were wonderful. We will definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Andres

Superb property up on the Uvita mountains. As long as you have a 4x4, getting there is a fun ride.
Staff was great and the spa facilities are really nice.
The only thing keeping me from returning for a whole remote work week is the internet speed. It was spotty and not reliable for a prolonged work stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2022

Glenn

The property is stunning and our accommodations in the Tree House was a one of a kind experience. Mark and Marlo were super host and their hospitality sets the pace for everyone else on site; everyone was very friendly and make their guests feel welcome. Breakfasts, which are included, were a highlight as were our dinners which were excellent and reasonable, at a fixed price.
Of the three boutique hotels we stayed at, Ranch Pacifico was the most expensive, but like the saying goes, you get what you pay for and I’m my opinion, there was an abundance of value at this very special resort. We’ll be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

robert

Beautiful all the way around

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2021

Richard

What a View!

Had an amazing honeymoon stay at Rancho Pacifico. The property offers an absolutely incredible view overlooking the Pacific and feels very private with hiking trails and even a waterfall which is worth the trek. The service is spectacular (I think guests may have outnumbered the staff when we were there) and helped us plan a few of our activities (gave us an umbrella, chairs, and cooler for a beach day). I would definitely advise renting a 4x4 if you plan on driving to the property since the hill to get there is pretty steep and I'm not sure we would have made it up if we didn't have it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2021

Chris

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely amazing stay. This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at and we travel a lot. Mark and Marlo are the owners and they are onsite every day to ensure that you have an amazing stay. The rooms are awesome, food is phenomenal and the views are to die for. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2019

Jane

Magical rainforest retreat

This place is truly magical. It is an incredibly unique resort experience. The staff is outstanding and the scenery unparalleled!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Aside from the fact that the view is amazing, the whole resort is modern and beautifully designed. The hand selected staff are personable, talented and made our stay special. We loved that Rancho Pacifico is quiet, private, and permitted us to experience living in a two-story home located in the middle of the jungle with our own pool, patio and no else around.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Gia

Luxurious & Private

Such a tranquil & magnificent place! I stayed here with my best friend for a girl's getaway to relax. The Rancho Pacifico did not disappoint!
We had some trouble getting up the mountain with our vehicle (Make sure you have a 4X4 that can handle steep rocky roads). However, the manager Alex & the staff came to our rescue! They were so wonderful and accommodating after a stressful arrival. They really made us feel comfortable and right at home.
The entire staff is lovely & we really enjoyed our time there! Thanks to the owners & the wonderful staff for making our relaxing vacation a dream!
Pictures do not do justice for this place! Completely luxurious & private- I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet place to get away in Costa Rica. I will definitely be back <3

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

Sagit

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and coming from NYC we were looking for some solitude, adventure, and authenticity. Rancho Pacifico was all that and more. They truly exceeded our expectations.
Set high up on a mountain in the middle of a rainforest with spectacular views of the jungle and Pacific. I could sit and look for hours, listening to the birds singing.
Accommodations were open yet private, comfortable, clean and eco friendly.
The gracious owners Marlo & Mark, who were there during our visit, have created a classy, modern yet comfortable and relaxing ambience that allows guests to experience the true beauty of the place.
The staff; Salome, Hannah, Andrey, Alex and Vianney, were attentive, helpful and consistently went out of their way to ensure that we were taken care of.
Thank you all for a wonderful time.
Pura vida

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Absolutely a fabulous property. We enjoyed everything about our stay and cannot wait to go back. I would recommend this to all, but I really want to keep it a secret.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Scott

This was a first class property all the way. Can't say enough! Staff was attentive, personable and plain friendly. The views are fantastic! You want to have a bucket list experience visit RP! If you aren't satisfied then you are just a complaint searching for a target.
We spent 5 nights there and left on 4/8/2019. Pura Vida

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

catherine

Unique Experience

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we wanted a different type of stay than the usual all inclusive! We found Rancho Pacifico... WOW is all I can say. The drive up is abit scary the first time but once at the top you are greeted by warm welcoming staff or maybe the new owners Mark& Marlo! We stayed in a treehouse of sorts with spectacular views of the whales tale , sunsets and jungle, we ate every breakfast and supper at the hotel because the food was so yummy the menu changes every night and they really watch for any allergies (I have some weird food ones) it was such a relaxing and adventurous stay we will definitely be back

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

nice hotel but the driveway is really bad

beautiful location high in the forest with gorgeous views. unfortunately, the unpaved driveway is ca. 2 miles long and very! steep. also quite pricey.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing and stunning.

Couldn't say enough about this breathtaking place. The staff went above and beyond. They even located a sloth up in the trees the last day I was there, knowing I desperately wanted to see one. The food was generous, healthy and yummy. I will definitely recommend and be going back.