Not much I did not like, the only difference which was great for us but not for everyone is that the location is a more relaxed place and not close to many different things. If you want to be relaxed with few people bothering you then this is the location, but if you like a lot of people around and do not like the more relaxed feel of things, then this may not be the place for you. However, this was definitly the place for my family and I as we enjoyed it a LOT!!

The location of the hotel was great, a little far from San Jose airport, so I would reccomend to land at Liberia airport, which is only a 90 minute drive. However, it was in a private area and very safe, with a 5 minute walk to the beach. Everything else was amazing and succeed and of my expectations.

Stayed in May 2024

You do need a car to get to this hotel. Saying that, the hotel was wonderful location, five minute walk down to the beach with stunning sunsets. Spent the weekend here just relaxing by the pool and enjoying the peace. The room was a good size with good bathroom and space for putting your clothes away. Driving a bit further along the beach road, we saw monkeys in the trees, humming birds and got to walk on areas of the beach which are less crowded.

Stayed in April 2024

I find the breakfast overpriced at the restaurant. Because of the hotel location there are not a lot of other options to eat at close by. Also because there are no tv’s on the property it would be nice if they had other entertainment in the evening like live music or games or a movie night. We would be out and about during the day but we super bored after dinner.

The property is beautiful. Very quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Beds were comfortable and service was very good. Yaman was especially helpful and made wonderful drinks. I love that the restaurant is the hub of this oasis. The pool is fun and beach a 5 minute walk.

Stayed in April 2024

The beach was not swimmable due to strong rip currents - no fault of the hotel, just something to be aware of!

Gorgeous property, beautifully landscaped, and felt like a little oasis. The rooms were very clean and we enjoyed using the tennis court and the pool. A very quiet and peaceful place to stay.

Stayed in March 2024

Still thinking- can’t come up with anything other than the beds could be a bit more soft.

If you are looking for a quiet place to recharge, read and relax- this is it. No TVs in the property, no kids for the most part. It’s so quiet that the beach is a couple of blocks away, yet you still hear the ocean in your room.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s very minor, but would like 2 pillows per person. Wouldn’t change anything else!

Absolutely beautiful spot! Gardens are amazing. Restaurant perched on a hill with a nice breeze and good food. Rooms feel very private. Staff are very friendly and helpful - even helped us find medicine for my partner who got sick while there.

Stayed in March 2024

Great location and accommodations. Extremely helpful staff

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful and great location

Stayed in January 2024

The property is beautiful, nice staff and a great restaurant. A few minutes walk to a wonderful beach

Stayed in January 2024

The curtains don't close well, so my wife would have gone ballistic. The check out experience was less than smooth, as they had charged me days before (they charge 50% and I said to just charge the whole thing) and upon checking out, I returned my room key, a maid came back to the car to ask me if I'd paid already, I said "yes", that it was paid days ago, and as I was getting in my car, an administrator runs to my car to say to me that "I hadn't paid". So I immediately went with him to the office, he checks the computer, and says "oh yes, you did pay"... Duh! But they were nice people. ...but very NOT smooth the way out.

Very clean and neat. The room was comfortable, the bathroom nice, well lit for shaving, clean, good access to electric outlets in good condition for charging electronics, a safe, a closet to hang clothes, nice night lights for reading.

Stayed in November 2023

The people at Guacamaya Lodge are kind and welcoming. The property is beautiful!

Stayed in November 2023

Beautiful lodge! The bungalow is spacious and has all that you need to cook. Great location - next to the beach - such an outstanding beach: wow! Good food at the restaurant Friendly staff

Stayed in July 2023

No breakfast included puts the price of the room up considerably (almost into the next "category")

Great room and nice hotel layout. Facilities were fresh and well thought out. Staff was friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2023

Lovely people,kindly ,always ready to help us.

Stayed in May 2023

The Restaurant is pretty expensive

Location is unbeatable! You are minutes away from Playa Negra, Playa Callejones, Playa Blanca and across the street, Playa Junquillal. The hotel is clean, comfy and has a amazing pool. Our room had A/C, safe box and a small fridge. The owner was very sweet and helpful.

Stayed in April 2023

The restaurant

The pool

Stayed in February 2023

very nice grounds and low key vibe. not “resorty”

Stayed in March 2023

Some might find the location a bit isolated. We would have liked to have had some meals at other nearby restaurants - however, we dined mostly at Guacamaya because, without driving a ways, Guacamaya is the best restaurant with the best ambiance

The accommodation was great with a good restaurant. Both were very good value. Staff were all excellent. And we quite enjoyed being able to get some exercise on the tennis court

Stayed in February 2023

Beds were hard.

The people were great, nice and clean. Short walk to the beach, we saw monkeys right from the restaurant.

Stayed in February 2023

Minor irritation was a noisy fridge.

Great design and lovely ambience. The pool is superb and the bar and restaurant are very pleasant with lots of wooden furniture and decor. The food was excellent with fresh bread baked on site. The staff were professional.

Stayed in February 2023

The location was perfect for us, close to the beach so easy to go down for a swim and just to sunbathe. I enjoyed being away from a large, busy area but close enough to a local shop that has everything you might need. The rooms were spacious and clean. The restaurant was lovely with a good variety of food, even many vegan options (huge bonus!), a huge selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and the cocktails were VERY tasty. The grounds of the hotel were immaculate and added a wonderful feel to the stay. A big bonus was having the tennis court on-site, it was nice to play a little tennis after days of doing nothing but relaxing!

Stayed in December 2022

The "ocean view" is pretty minimal, but the wedge that you can see is the sunset. Picky: the hightop stools are tall for 5'6". Picky: the furniture in the place needs quiet feet, like felt pads, on the tile and concrete floors. We will bring some when we return.

This is the place to go for adults! Guacamaya Lodge is a quiet! comfortable! friendly! place. I would give them seventeen stars! The grounds are wonderful, etc, etc. The restaurant is exceptional, especially the coffee. Especially the ceviche, which we had every night. Oh, especially the octopus fruit salad! No, no, the omelets! The only gripe is that the rice and beans is (yes, they are served already combined) a little dry for us. Yes, that's a personal preference. Mantéca helps. The bar selection is very good indeed. The fruity drinks are especially good. I am now addicted to Ron Centenario 30. We had a superior triple, ocean view room in the main building. Worth it. Big room, kitchenette, huge bath. Effective air conditioning and ceiling fan. The staff are the shining stars, however. Everyone is very interested in helping, serving, greeting. Manuel and Gigé (?) at dinner and the bar, Ylille(?) at breakfast, and of course the siblings make it feel like "Cheers". Even better is the value. Guacamaya Lodge is not all-inclusive. However, our total with room, food, an impressive amount of alcohol, tax and gratuity was half that of similar all-inclusive resorts nearby. Yes, we will return.

Stayed in January 2023

one of the beds could have been comfier but that really is all

pool and restaurant area was lovely. staff were great and the food was delicious. Swiss fare was excellent.

Stayed in January 2023

The noise levels of dogs barking at night.

The location and facilities were beautiful

Stayed in January 2023