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"My husband and I went with 3 other couples and 2 adult children for a week of birthday celebrations. 6 of us had Star level and the other 4 had regular accommodations. I would definitely recommend the Star level. Since we were a fairly large group and the majority were Star level our butler arranged for everyone to be together for meals in the Star restaurants. I can't say enough good things about our butler, Steven, he really went out of his way to be helpful and make our stay enjoyable even though he had to take on another staff members workload when that person called in sick. Steven made sure we all had what we needed and arranged a special Wine Cellar experience for our last night complete with birthday cake and champagne. At extra cost of course but it was well worth it. All of the staff made us feel welcome except the person checking us in on or arrival. He seemed like he did not really enjoy his job and was pretty hit or miss on giving us information. One group was told different versions of what to expect than the other and we were not given the welcome drink that the non-star level folks were. The Star restaurants were all quite good but the basic level food offerings were underwhelming. Buffets were standard fare and acceptable. Guy's Burger Joint was not at all good. Lunch offerings were limited and not at all what one would expect for the prices we paid. We had two meals in the sports bar, the fish and chips were great the first time but not the second time."

"This was a great resort for the price. Felipe at breakfast was the best, along with everyone else. The breakfast was by far our favorite meal of the day!! Definitely try out the Naked Indian nextdoor. It was the best dinner we had in this part of town. The hotel's beach is made for kite surfing but we enjoyed walking down towards the groves and seeing all the different birds. Our favorite beach was Playa Rajadita and El Jobo. None of the beaches are very busy except for the weekends when the locals enjoy them. The water was a bit chilly but snorkeling everywhere was a delight! Lots to see. The rooms are very large but I wish they had any kind of fridge.... You can get ice for your water at breakfast. The pool was nice, also a bit chilly! I would definitely recommend this hotel and would go again! Look for the monkeys! They are in the trees on the dirt road to the hotel and all over if you look for them!"

"Rooms looked tired, noisy ac, leaking shower and basin. Food was good."

"Very nice property. The reception is 2km from the main road up hill. 3 restaurants and complimentary breakfast was good. Basic and fresh. Spa(hot springs) is amazing located in the forest. 25 minutes tractors shuttle on bumpy road to get there. Once you are there, you will have to eat in there restaurant since nothing is close by."

"Everything was absolutely Perfect!!! Better than imagined Thank you again ❤️‍🩹💎"

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"Staff was extremely informative & friendly. The room was great, very spacious & clean. The property itself was fantastic. "

"The grounds were absolutely beautiful and meticulously kept. Staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Food in the restaurant was delicious!"

"My husband and I stayed at Santa Elena Lodge for 3 nights while visiting Cuajiniquil for birding and natural history. We were told the lodge was constructed from reclaimed wood and built by the family who still run it today. It is quite a stunning structure. The gardens are lovely. The food was probably the best we had on a 9 day trip to some natural areas of Costa Rica - generous portions at every meal and good coffee There are many natural areas to visit to see birds and other wildlife and there is a reference guide in each room expaining in detail where to find these areas. Owners and staff were also very knowledgeable. This area and the lodge is authentic and undisturbed by the excessive tourism of some other areas. The staff at the lodge are very, very friendly, rooms very clean. I recommend this lodge and area for true nature lovers. "