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Donna F
Bandera, Texas

Great experience!

Reviewed Jun 1, 2024via mobile
This hotel was clean, quiet and the food was fresh. Luis, Sophie and KC did an outstanding job taking care of us! They provided daily breakfast and towels for our water activities. This is more of a bed-and-breakfast so you can’t expect them to be at the front desk while they’re cleaning your room. If you have a question use WhatsApp, Luis always responded. It’s the rainforest so you can expect bugs. Use a good repellent. We did and we had no problems. We loved Rocky the dog!
Date of stay: May 2024
Room Tip: End your day touring by getting dropped off in La Fortuna to shop and dine, then you just catch...
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed May 27, 2024 via mobile

Luis & family were most hospitable- the entire adventure was very organized! Communication was impeccable! The breakfast served was delicious, filling & healthy. The grounds were beautiful and well-maintained. Only a short 3 mile drive to La Fortuna. The room was very clean and well-stocked. We hope to return again!

Date of stay: May 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed May 6, 2024

Quiet and in the middle of rain forest beauty.... Luis and Sophia were our hosts and they are the friendliest loveliest people. Daily laundry service and home-cooked restaurant 100ft from the rooms. Wildlife outside your windows. 5 star experience.

Room tip: Rent a scooter your 1st or 2nd day !! Just makes it easier for evening travel
Date of stay: May 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed January 6, 2024

I was with my family on a 10-day vacation during the Dec 2023 holidays and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Luis and Sophia were exceptional hosts, and everything was meticulously organized by them. We never felt away from home. The kids loved it.
Thanks, Luis, for making this one of the best vacations for our family.

Date of stay: December 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed September 1, 2023

We stayed 8 nights here and really enjoyed ourselves. Luis did a fantastic job planning all our excursions. Every morning we had breakfast made by Sophia and it was delicious. She really went above and beyond. Our room was cleaned spotless everyday. What stuck out the most to us was the hospitality. We felt so welcomed and comfortable. We will definitely be coming back to to Hotel Lavas del Arenal and recommending it to all of our friends and family.

Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed August 21, 2023

We stayed for four nights at Hotel Lavas del Arenal and I was pleased with the service and hospitality. The hotel is taken care of by a wonderful husband and wife, who is an amazing cook. I always looked forward to breakfast before our adventures began which Luis was so kind to arrange for us. Luis was always there to answer any questions or concerns and made us feel right at home. I honestly can't express how happy we were with the stay especially with it being our first time in Costa Rica.
Oh, there is a little fridge in the room so feel free to visit a grocery store and stock up on snacks/drinks for those moments by the pool.

Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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