La Gamba , 60701 Golfito, Costa Rica
#3 of 16 hotels in Golfito
Guests' ChoiceBased on 17 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Deb
CanadaThe meal plan is needed to stay here, but we would describe the portions as limited and the menu as limited and uninspired.
What a spectacular property. A bird watchers paradise. The cabins are rustic but clean no ac. The highlight are the personable and skilled naturalists who lead the tours. We enjoyed a mangrove tour, bird watching walks and a forest night walk all excellent. Being adjacent to a national park there is also abundant wildlife. The pool and lounge areas are lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Qma
United StatesThe GPS gave the wrong route.
The staff were exceptional. All the bird guides were helpful, especially Meecedes.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Lorna
United KingdomNo tea//coffee/fridge in rooms
Excellent breakfast & dinner Wonderful location Brilliant staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Lindsey
United StatesNothing!
It’s beautiful, animals everywhere
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Maria
United KingdomThe food was very nice, but breakfast plus two 3-course meals a day was simply too much for us. All-meals included seems to be the only meal plan option available through Booking.com (at least when we booked), I would have preferred to pay less and only have breakfast and dinner included as to be honest even though it was a really nice lodge the more than doubled price compared to all other (also really nice!) lodges we stayed at in Costa Rica (usually B&B only) was probably not justified in my opinion. However, the lodge operates on a carbon neutral basis and works closely with the local communities and contributes substantially to community projects in the area so I didn't begrudge the price too much in the end, hence my positive rating :)
This is such a fantastic lodge - although it was bigger than most others we stayed in and mostly aimed at tour groups it seemed, it had a very nice quiet and intimate feel to it as the rooms are well spread out and the service very personal. We came for the wildlife and it was absolutely astonishing how much we saw within the lodge grounds (usually without even trying). A highlight for us was the huge variety of frogs (we visited in April) we were shown on the highly recommended night walk, but agoutis, squirrels, hummingbirds, all sorts of lizards, bats, coatis and even a tyra were easy to see (plus caymans at the cayman pond) - some around the feeders but generally throughout the lodge and surrounding areas. Our room was spacious with a well-lit bathroom and nice warm shower. Umbrellas and wellies were provided which was a nice touch if you weren't quite prepared for how wet it can be (even in April!). When we visited the pool was hardly used by other guests which was a bonus for us. They offer a reasobably priced washing service which we appreciated.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Judith
United KingdomAll meals were excellent, served in the wonderful restaurant that has a vaulted ceiling yet is open at ground level. Staff were extremely helpful in arranging transport for us both to and from the hotel. Cannot fault the staff who were friendly and very efficient. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Tony
United KingdomWe had a guided walk where the guide didn't add anything very much other than cost.
Above all, the location in the rainforest is fabulous. Surrounded by birds and other wildlife. The accommodation is perfectly ok given that wasn't the main reason to stay. The food was great!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2022
Roy
United Kingdomvery Well run with excellent food
great location and bird quite.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Anthony
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 27 January 2022
Marie
SwedenWould have preferred Costa rican food instead of not so tasty Austrian...
Beautiful gardens and a perfect location near the Piedras Blancas national park. Lots of private trails. Nice cabin with a gorgeous view over the compound. Agoutis and currassows walking around in the area! Helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Jeni
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Hose
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Vonda
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Stephen
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2021
Adam
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 25 November 2021
John
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2021
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