Guacamaya Lodge

I can't say enough good things about this casual lodge in the Guanacaste region. Very walkable to a natural beach, lovely pool (with enough chairs!), fantastic food and service. It was nice to have the tennis court on property, and we used it a couple of times. I probably would not recommend this location in Costa Rica for families with young children - you'll find more kid-friendly pursuits near Tamarindo. But if you want to chill in a low-key vibe and a very well maintained property, this is a gem.

Came here for a few days at the end of a 3 place trip to Costa Rica. The place itself has a lovely location - on a hill some 200m from the beach which is home to a brilliant turtle hatchery. The garden is superb with lovely trees and plants around a beautiful pool. The rooms are very well put together. Most of the facilities work okay, since they are a bit old - like the sink takes some time to empty, the air conditioning is noisy (vibrates) and the hairdryer is not in its holder, but they are small things. The bed is very comfortable, air conditioner works and shower is wonderful. It is a long way from any shops so, you effectively need to breakfast there, but there are some other places to eat lunch and dinner nearby. The breakfast has good choice of set meals but is expensive with a minimum of $5, and most being $8-10 per person. Dinner is good quality food and there is similarly good choice, but you also pay for it with most starters around $10-14 and main dishes being $15-$20 plus beers @$3.50-4.50 for 33cl. and wine @$30+ per bottle except for house wine @$25. Our main meal came to $77 for 2. The cost of the room was around $93 per night. The garden and 5he pool are the highlights - and the birds to have breakfast with - hummingbirds just a few metres away - lovely!!!