As I wrap up my trip and prepare to head back to the USA, I feel compelled to share my experience with the food at Villa Sol in Costa Rica. Unfortunately, my culinary journey here was far from satisfying.

The Bad: Food Quality
The food at Vallejo was disappointing, to say the least. It was incredibly bland, and the menu lacked variety. They seemed to serve the same dishes repeatedly, which might be due to the low number of guests dining at the same time as I was. It was common to see the same items offered for both lunch and dinner.

Hygiene Concerns
What made matters worse were the hygiene issues. There were too many animals around the dining area, which made me uneasy about the safety of the meat served. After observing this, I decided to avoid meat altogether. Additionally, flies were a constant nuisance, particularly around the fruits and bread. This significantly diminished my appetite.

The Good: Dessert Highlight
Not everything was negative. I must give credit where it's due: the cheesecake (though it was more like a cake with a cheesecake name) was quite tasty. I enjoyed a few pieces of it during my stay, and it was one of the few highlights of my dining experience.

Beverage Disappointments
The drinks were another letdown. I often received watered-down Pepsi instead of the requested Diet Coke, which was frustrating. The service overall was subpar, contributing to a rather unpleasant dining atmosphere.

Overall Impression
Given these experiences, I would rate the food at this resort one star out of five. While the scenery at Villa Sol is beautiful and the staff generally friendly, the food quality and hygiene issues are significant drawbacks. If you're considering a stay here, you might want to plan your meals outside the resort or be prepared for a less-than-stellar dining experience.

Recommendations
Excursions: I highly recommend participating in excursions. They are fantastic and a great way to enhance your trip.
Pool and Beach: The pool area, though small, is clean and enjoyable. The beach, accessible by shuttle, has dark sand and can be slippery, so take care.
Dining Alternatives: There are other restaurants on the premises where you can dine at an additional cost. According to other guests, these offer better food quality, but I did not try them myself.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Villa Sol offers a mixed experience. The rooms are decent, and the scenery is stunning, but the food leaves much to be desired. If you decide to stay here, consider renting a car to explore dining options outside the resort, but be cautious of the driving conditions and always opt for insurance.

The Villas Sol is located on a steep hill overlooking Playa Hermosa, in Costa Rica. When I say steep, I mean steep. The resort has open air trucks with a trailer full of seats. They run every 15 to 20 minutes from all locations, and every 10 for popular spots. No need to hike unless you are Jerry Rice. My only complaint is that they stop at 10 pm. We were at the pool one night until midnight, and ended up hiking up to our unit. The resort has 2 pools, one quite small, and the other shaped like a horseshoe with a bar in the middle. There is also a dance floor and tables on the other side of the bar. They have movie night, karaoke night, song request night from a DJ. The bartenders are quite nice. This resort also is packed with activities from kayaking to bingo. We had a two bedroom unit with a full kitchen and only one bathroom for four adults. The beds were a bit too hard for my liking. The living room area was very modest, as were furniture in the bedrooms. Not much space to put clothes. We found we were living out of our suitcases for some items. The bathroom too, does not have much space to store your toiletries. The unit was very clean though, and housekeeping came every day. We also had a lanai that overlooked the ocean. With RCI, the all inclusive package is mandatory. The price was extremely reasonable, but like other critiques, there is only one restaurant for all meals, starting at 7 am and ending at 10 pm. The food was very good, but after a week, variety would have been nice. You also cannot order food pool side. Other than that, I would stay here again.

My stay at [Resort Name] was wonderful with excellent amenities and service, but the food was disappointing. It lacked variety and quality, making dining the low point of an otherwise great experience.