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- Last update on: 21 Sep 2008
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Welcome to
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Hotel Description
This hotel encaptures the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica in a spectacular microcosmos in which the philosophy of the hotel is mirrored.Theyre philosophy is a co-existence of animals and people with our environment.
It offers you individual lodges, a tropical garden with swimming pool and a cocktail bar. A water slide, a trampolin and a playground to little guests.
Theyre European, Costa Rican and Caribbean kitchen is enriched with natural ingredients from local places.
About the rooms....
The general concept of the bungalow is a firework of colors and shapes, inspired by the Mexican 'Casa del Pacifico' and the Spanish painter Gaudi.
Rancho- for 2 persons
Guanacaste Mephisto for 2 persons
Guanacaste Faust for 2 persons
Oriental Gilgamesch2 seperate rooms
- each with 1 double bed
Oriental Enkidu- 2 seperate rooms
- each with 1 double bed
Pochote for 3 persons
Bungalow Shangrila- for 4 persons,- fully equipped kitchen
2 double beds
Towerfor 2 persons
Castillo Scarlet Macawfor 4 persons,2 separate rooms with, each with 1 double bed
Dali for 6 persons,2 separate rooms with 2 double beds or 1 bunk bed and an own terrace.
All the rooms include:
fan,air condition,shower,hot and cold water,fridge/minibar,toilet.
| Number Of Rooms: |
9 |
| Shuttle Service: |
No |
| Check In: |
2:00 pm |
| Check Out: |
12:00 md |
| Main Activity: |
Bird Watching |
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Here they offer you various leisure facilities, such as table tennis, dart, billard, kicker, a home-cinema and pool.
It only takes a 5 minute walk through the mangroves, to get to the nearest beach from our hotel, the "Playa Buena Vista".
Take a stroll through a dry tropical forest to see one of Costa Rica's most beautiful white sand beaches, the "Playa Barigona", bought by Mel Gibson in 2006 and well-known as surfing paradise.
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Air conditioning
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Balcony
Non smoking rooms
Ocean view
Safe deposit boxes
Refrigerator
Telephone
Mini Bar
Jacuzzi
Gym
Internet Connection
Maid service
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Pool
Restaurant
Tennis
Bar
Laundry
SPA
Handicap Facilities
24 Hour Security
Credit Cards
Private Parking
Conference Room
Souvenir Shop
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this hotel is the only Ultra Light flying center in Costa Rica. The flying experience is an adventure for all ages. Flying in an ultralight with one of our experienced pilots, is an experience you will never forget.
There is abundand wildlife in the area varying from monkeys to crocodiles and leatherback turtles to hummingbirds.
The wildlife around the hotel and nearby is very diverse. You can see monkeys, sloths, exotic birds and much more.
Turtles
The leatherback turtle, a relic from the age of the dinosaurs, can weigh up to 500 kg and has a shell up to 1.6 meter. They come to the Ostional beach to lay their eggs. Watching this giant come lumbering out of the sea is a memorable experience.
The olive ridley turtle pratices synchronous nesting and ten of thousands of females may emerge from the sea. Another experience you will not forget.
Mammals
Monkeys
There are four different monkeys in Costa Rica. The mantled howler monkey, often seen around the hotel, are often heard before being seen. The load roar is heard especially at dawn and dusk when they set their territory. Howler monkeys live in small groups of about a dozen individuals.
Sloths
There are 2 different species of sloths in Costa Rica. The three-toed sloth is often sighted, although they don't make it easy. Mostly they hang motionless from branches or slowly progress upside down along a branch.
Birds
Fregatebirds
This large, elegant black seabird is often seen hovering above the hotel. These birds with a 2 meter long wingspan, mostly make a living by harassing small birds into dropping their catch and then elegant catch their stolen meal in mid-air.
The tours activities at the Hotel
- Canopy Tour
- leatherback turtle tour at Ostional
- horseback riding
- diving
- Arenal vulcano
- Monteverde cloud forest
- dolphin watching
- fishing trips
- mangrove boat trips
- jungle tours
- Rincon de la Vieja - vulcano + national park
- climb Cerro Chippiro, the highest vulcano in the country
The Hotel in this season is offering newest tours...
If you want to see more than the beach...
Stroking sharks
Day trip to the Northern coast of Guanacaste. You will have the possibility to learn everything about sharks and to get in direct contact with these sea inhabitants. An impressing experience for the whole family.
Crocodiles and birds "live".
We drive to Puerto Humo to undertake a boat trip on the Rio Tempisque in the National Parc palo verde.
Coffee and Indian culture
Day trip into the hilly surrounding countryside of the region. You will enjoy impressive views and will visit a coffee factory. Subsequently,they drive to the small village Guaitil.
Turtles at the Playa Ostional
An impressive natural event is the arrival, oviposition and backhonour of the sea turtles at the Playa Ostional.
Caves of Barra Honda
By experienced rangern accompanied, you may descend into the branched of the wide cave system in the National Park Barra Honda.
Walking tours
You can go on a walk in the primary forest of a privat finca or in the river bed to the waterfalll, bath possibility.
The hotel also offers (rentals only for theyre guests!!!):
- Ultra light tours, ranging from 20min to a couple of days
- mediate of rental cars and motorbikes
- bike rental
- body board
- surf board
Orange fronted parakeet
This exotic bird looks, despite his name, brightly green in flight. It has a orange forehead, bluish crown and has some blue flight feathers.
Also....
An ultralight, flown by one of our experienced pilots, takes you on an unforgettable tour over ocean, beaches and jungle. If this ultralight tour awakens your interest, why don't you let them train you to become an ultralight pilot yourself.
- Activities around the hotel |
Sport Fishing
Casino
Scuba Diving
Kayaking
Birdwatching
Beach Front
Volcanoes
National Parks
Rain Forest
Island Cruises
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Canopy
Tennis
Surf
ATV
Golf
Hiking
Horse Tours
Turtles Tour
Sailing
Yoga
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> RATES
- Last update on: 21 Sep 2008
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| LOW
SEASON
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01-May to
22 Dec
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HIGH
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23-Dec to
20 Mar
& 01-Jul to 01-Sep
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PEAK SEASON |
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20-Dec to
03-Jan &
21-Mar to
30 Apr
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children below
11 stay for free
children between 11 - 0 pays
$0 ONLY
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16,39% tax is not included!
Included is a shuttle service to pick you up at the Interbus station in Samara or at the airport in Carillo, if you stay at least 3 nights.
Breakfast, safe and internet access is included in the room prices.
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This Hotel encaptures the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica in a spectacular microcosmos in which the philosophy of the hotel is mirrored. Our philosophy is a co-existence of animals and people with our environment. '
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