Restaurant, atmosphere & everyone working at the lodge are what make the place very special. If you have food restrictions and/or want healthy options & fresh produce, you’ll want every meal at their poolside restaurant. Staff is awesome & very pura vida. Easy to organize transport & tours but like the rest of the country, the cost will add up quickly so be sure to budget for that depending on what you want to see.
Grounds of hotel are lovely with a nice rainforest hike and an option to visit their working farm. Pool, hammocks & nice outdoor spaces all around the property & I spied iguanas, toucans and a sloth from the common spaces!
You’re in the middle of the rainforest and you’ll hear geckos/perhaps one will sneak into your room. If this is to be stressful for you, you’ll have a hard time in CR, generally.
Will suggest that if you are a light sleeper, perhaps the family bungalows will be better. The smaller rooms are upstairs with all-wood construction so if someone walks into the room around the corner, you’ll hear their feet on the creaky wood. Not a big deal, but if looking for total quiet, their larger rooms may be better.
Great stay and highly recommend!