Lapa Rios Lodge

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Luxury
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4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury hotel by the ocean, remodelled in 2023

Consider a stay at Lapa Rios Lodge and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, reflexology or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Guapira, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.

The current price is ฿22,108
฿24,982 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and hanging lights.

Deluxe Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a small table.

Premier Villas

  • Ocean view
  • 170 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A thatched-roof bungalow with a pool, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

Lapa Villas

  • Ocean view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Room (Matapalo Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern house with a thatched roof, large windows, and a pool area with lounge chairs.

Brisa Suite

  • Sea view
  • 169 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with patterned pillows, a wooden wardrobe, and a hanging lantern.

Forest View Bungalow

  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Puerto Jiménez, Lapa Rios Lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Precious Turtles of Osa is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corcovado National Park and Golfo Dulce. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining. Visit our Puerto Jiménez travel guide
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Playa Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buena Esperanza
    14 min walk

About this property

Lapa Rios Lodge

  • Luxury hotel by the ocean, remodelled in 2023
  • Consider a stay at Lapa Rios Lodge and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking trails, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage, reflexology or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Guapira, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser and a gift shop
    • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Lapa Rios Lodge include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and free rollaway/extra beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and recycling

All-inclusive details

  • All-inclusive room rates at Lapa Rios Lodge are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 18 kilometres
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Guapira

Things to do

  • Books
  • Cooking classes
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet (100 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Raised toilet seat (50 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (87 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1993
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note that this property is in a remote area, and access to guestrooms requires climbing steps. There is no Internet access or phones in guestrooms, and limited mobile phone reception on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the Lapa Rios Lodge Conservation Support Fee that subsidizes local conservation and community efforts.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Lapa Rios Lodge?

As of 4 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lapa Rios Lodge on 5 Oct 2026 start from ฿22,108, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lapa Rios Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lapa Rios Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lapa Rios Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lapa Rios Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 160 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Lapa Rios Lodge?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Lapa Rios Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Golfo Dulce and Playa Sombrero. Pan Dulce Beach and King Louis Waterfall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lapa Rios Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best vacation I have ever had. The place, the staff, the food are first class all the way.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Lapa Rios - luxury and wildlife

Fabulous stay - luxurious, delicious fresh cooked meals, wonderful setting and wildlife, particularly birds and butterflies. Staff all very welcoming, knowledgeable tour guides. Real focus on eco tourism and sustainability.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is magnificent, nature and the animals are amazing, the staff and facilities are wonderful this place is worth your time and money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Monkey Adventure

It is an unbelievable place - we saw so many monkeys right near our cabin with an incredible view of the bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views from the property can’t be beat. The food was fabulous, and the staff is incredibly accommodating. Gabriel and Sandra are amazing servers at the bar/restaurant;and Efrein at the front desk is extremely customer service oriented and very kind to work with. Looking forward to my next visit back at this wonderful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous stay in a wonderful location. The staff are truly top-notch. Attentive and friendly. Every request was answered with “Of course, with pleasure!”. Food was excellent. Morning coffee with steamed milk delivered to our room early morning so we could sip and watch the sunrise from our balcony. A variety of on-site tours are included. The guides are excellent. Special shout-out to Sandra for finding the small Red-eyed tree frogs during the night tour. Scarlet macaws flying all over the lodge, monkeys everywhere, all sorts of beautiful birds and interesting critters right outside your room. The grounds and views are beautiful. Hike to a waterfall within ten minutes. Pool is nice too. They will take you down to the secluded beach and set you up with chairs and cooler. The beach is beautiful but very rocky. We had the Matapalo suite. Very nice though close to the entrance and main road so the intermittent traffic noise was a minus. We had a small issue with a large wandering spider and then a bark scorpion getting into our bathroom (each just once) but they responded within 3-4 minutes both times. They installed a door sweep on the bathroom door within hours to prevent them entering the bedroom- very speedy response. The view was outstanding however. Overall Lapa Rios is an outstanding lodge with wonderful staff, and I cannot recommend it enough. Five stars.
Tuna
Red-eyed tree frog
Spider monkey
Sunrise from our suite
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Lapa Rios was unforgettable from the moment we arrived. Staff were waiting for us as we got off the ferry in Puerto Jiménez, and after a scenic drive to the lodge, we were welcomed with tropical drinks and warm, personal greetings. The attention to detail and level of service throughout our stay were exceptional. We stayed in the Matapalo Suite, which was private, luxurious, and exactly as pictured online. Set deep in the rainforest with panoramic views of the ocean and jungle, it was an incredible place to relax—and the A/C was a lifesaver during the hot, humid rainy season. We often saw monkeys playing right outside our suite, and woke each morning to the calls of howler monkeys. Dining was another highlight. The food was fresh, varied, and well-prepared, and the staff worked hard to accommodate dietary needs—including gluten-free options for one of our group. We also went on several guided hikes led by fantastic naturalists who helped us spot wildlife and made the treks fun and informative, even for our 80-year-old family member. What really sets Lapa Rios apart is the level of care from the entire team. From organizing personalized activities to making sure we were comfortably checked in for our return flight, every detail was handled with professionalism and warmth. Lapa Rios is the perfect mix of eco-adventure and luxury, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be right in the middle of nature and wildlife this is the place to go. Most of the resort is raised up into the treetops so you can be eye level with creatures you'd usually only see way above you from the ground. The included hikes and birdwatching were wonderful with very knowledgeable and passionate guides. We also arranged a day trip to Corcovado by boat through the lodge in advance, seems pricey at first but was well worth it. Over the course of a week we saw sloths (lodge & Corcovado), monkeys (everywhere), tapirs (Corcovado), ant eaters (lodge and Corcovado), coatis (lodge), frogs and lizards (lodge) and so many different birds (everywhere). We chose a forest bungalow room which is just screened in from the outside. I was a bit worried the lack of AC might make it too hot to sleep, but at the end of April the fans in the room were enough to keep us comfortable over night. No need for alarm clocks, the howler monkeys will get you up every day. Overall a fantastic nature focused lodge that combines the ability to relax with adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property is very unique in that you will see wildlife everywhere. People who have issues walking should avoid the villas . There are just too many steep steps leading to the main lodge. The roads are not paved so be prepared for bumpy rides.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

Excellent stay. Beautiful room with a view of the Guelph and Pacific Ocean into the rainforest, room 9. There are 17 rooms in total, the last being 225 stairs away. Lots of wildlife walking to and from your room. The hikes are well guided. The beach is a short walk downhill 10 minutes away. A shuttle is available at certain times to return or a short workout up the hill to the lodge. The staff are exceptional, kind and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay complete. The meals are delicious and presented artistically. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every moment. Wonderful memories!
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although housekeeping worked hard each day to mop the floors and deck we believe the coffee cups and glasses in the room never changed nor cleaned via dishwashing. It appears they were wiped out with a towel in the bungalow. After 5 nights we asked for clean pillowcases since none of the sheets were yet changed. The staff was very nice and friendly and assist you in speaking the Spanish we learned prior to visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, amazing time, amazing people. If you think about going, just go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More art in the reception more decoration in general maybe indiginous art from Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experiencia inolvidable

Lapas Ríos ocupa una extensión de terreno grandísima. Consecuencias: casi todo lo que se pueda ver en Corcovado está en Lapa Ríos y alrededores. Es un todo incluido (con actividades cada 3-4 horas para tener todo el día algo que descubrir). Guías super preparados que te enseñarán a encontrar lo que tú no ves. Excelencia culinaria, zumos maravillosos y esmerada atención. El único pero es la carrera de acceso, son 18 km de baches por una pista de tierra, pero por el camino tb tienes la oportunidad de ver animales y aves, lo cual es un plus y la recompensa final es inmensa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and service right in the middle of the forest!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great resort, once in a lifetime holiday.Few snags

We had a great stay at the resort. Steps may be an issue for some but we liked being at the bottom of the hill as the wildlife was great, we had more privacy. The bigger issue was the difficulty in communicating with the hotel when you needed something. With no phones in the room, and a big climb to get to reception, it is a bit of a problem. It could be easily fixed by giving guests a radio handset (commonly used by staff throughout the resort). On one evening when we returned to our room, the housekeeping staff hadn't closed the door properly. we returned to find the door wide open. In a normal hotel this is bad, but when your hotel is in the jungle with monkeys, shakers, armadillos, scorpions and ants all in abundance, it is a problem. They hotel was very apologetic, but this kind of thing shouldn't happen in a resort which costs $500 a night. The experience didn't detract away from our holiday though. I would heartily recommend the experience of staying at the resort to anybody. The activities were all brilliant. Wildlife in abundance. The policy of no wifi is welcome to allow guests to completely escape work etc. The food was good, too, though they could focus on giving less choice and rotating the menu a bit. Waiting staff and activity leaders were all great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Terrific stay

We just spent 5 nights at Lapa Rios with our two kids ages 10 and 8. We all loved it. Great setting, great rainforest experience, terrific staff across the boards, and really good food.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022