This is a new stunning property in the forest on a hillside with fantastic views of the forest below and ocean. Awesome sunsets with the Nicoya peninsula in the distance. I'm not a birder, but did recognize the toucans. Very intimate (five rooms I believe) with several decks for enjoying the views. Rooms were gorgeous with large windows facing the... More

I stayed two nights here as part of a birdwatching tour group. This is an older property, but well kept and very comfortable, a great place to use as a home base for exploration along the central portion of the Pacific Coast. The property borders a pretty stream which was low, but still flowing, during our visit (it was dry... More

Positive first. We were there for birding and this property and proximity to Carara was perfect. Scarlet Macaws flying over and perching in the tree tops, Tiger Herons in the tree right in the parking lot, huge iguanas all over the place. Walking the trails by the river produced a lot of different birds and a river otter! Heard Spectacled... More

This was place a member of our party chose for birdwatching reasons. The birdwatching was very good. We did get to see scarlet macaws and other interesting birds. However I did not think the food was good enough to justify the prices charged by this hotel; it was average at best. One morning I noticed members of a group tour... More

We are birders and Villa Lapas is a great location to some good areas.The sky walk in the morning is very productive and the pool in the after noon is refreshing while still birding while soaking. Food is good but we usually spoil our selfs one night and drive up tp Villa Caleatas for the sunset ceremony and dinner at... More

On arriving our impressions were of a rather dated and basic resort. We were pleasantly surprised on reaching our room, it was clean, comfortable and in a pleasant location. The resort caters for large groups as well as individuals. It was nice to find that we could seat ourselves in a quiet area for meals. The pool area is well-kept,... More

If you want to see birds this is a very good choice, the grounds are quite extensive, the river runs through the grounds, and toucans and scarlet macaws fly over frequently. The proximity to the Carara National Park means that you are seeing things that you might go to the park to see. I agree with another reviewer that feeders... More

This place was in a nice location. We are mainly birdwatchers and stayed here for that reason. It was a good location to access some of the trails and short drive to the Tarcoles and Carara National Park. The food was fine the lunch window was a little bit short 12:00 to 1:00. This place could have been much better... More

this hotel was described in the holiday brochure as basic. I have no idea why, it was 'rustic'. The chalets were good and clean,the bar had a good choice of free drinks and cocktails,the food was very good and plenty of it, the coffee was the best of my 3 week stay. The hotel is by a river,with plenty of... More