Overlooking a landscape of rolling fields, coffee plantations and orchards, this family-owned, high-country inn is just 20 minutes from the San José airport. The 14 lodgings with verandas and ceiling fans are housed within a whitewashed hacienda and several villas. Request the striking Rosa Blanca Master Suite, which features a panoramic terrace and tower bedroom, or the El Cielo Master Suite, which has a private entrance. Amenities include El Tigre Vestido for Latin fusion cuisine, a hillside infinity pool with a 12-foot cascading waterfall, a hot tub and a spa. Book one of the memorable tours of the on-site coffee farm and processing plant. Canopy tours, whitewater rafting, excursions to nearby volcanoes and horseback riding are also available.
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The unusual, curvaceous architecture; the friendly staff; the much-improved restaurant; the interesting tour of the property’s 42-acre coffee plantation; the setting amid gardens and jungle.
The lack of complimentary bottled water in the room; the sometimes dated décor; no room service; the occasionally lackadaisical staff (the dead batteries in our room’s safe were never replaced despite repeated requests).
Rooms have screened windows but no air-conditioning (nights are cool). Accommodations in both the main mansion and the villas are about five minutes on foot from reception and the restaurant.
Lowest Rate: Junior Suite, $315; Editor’s Choice: Master Suite, $470.
Rates include daily full breakfast served at the restaurant.
To learn more visit their website or call +(506) 2269-9392. Contact Andrew Harper Travel to book this hotel as part of your next vacation.
In order to offer you the highest level of service, online booking is currently not available. Please call Andrew Harper Travel at (800) 375-4685, or contact the hotel directly, for reservations.