From the lobby to the restaurant to the quaint, two-story chalets, the mid-range Hotel Chalet Tirol is like a pitch-perfect -- and surreal -- imitation of an alpine lodge in the middle of tropical Costa Rica. The only on-site restaurant and bar provides a gourmet, French-inspired menu and live piano music on select nights. Most of the 35 rooms offer rustic, cabin-like accommodations, and all include modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and gas or electric fireplaces. There’s little within walking distance, however, and Heredia is a 30-minute drive away -- but that’s a definite pro for some guests. Cabanas Las Ardillas offers rustic, similarly-priced, three-pearl accommodations with a small on-site spa.
From the lobby to the restaurant to the quaint, two-story chalets, the mid-range Hotel Chalet Tirol is like a pitch-perfect -- and surreal -- imitation of an alpine lodge in the middle of tropical Costa Rica. The only on-site restaurant and bar provides a gourmet, French-inspired menu and live piano music on select nights. Most of the 35 rooms offer rustic, cabin-like accommodations, and all include modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and gas or electric fireplaces. There’s little within walking distance, however, and Heredia is a 30-minute drive away -- but that’s a definite pro for some guests. Cabanas Las Ardillas offers rustic, similarly-priced, three-pearl accommodations with a small on-site spa.
Situated on a remote hilltop, upper-middle-range Peace Lodge offers stunning rainforest views from almost every room and common area. While the eco-lodge themed decor nears amusement-park levels of heavy-handedness, the property is charming enough to pull it off. The list of amenities includes a grotto-style outdoor pool, three restaurants, and a rainforest activity park with waterfall hikes and wildlife exhibits. Each of the 21 large, rainforest-themed rooms offers furnished balconies, minibars, and stone whirlpool tubs with waterfalls. The lack of a spa is notable, and there are steep stairs throughout the property. The hotel’s decor and location are unique in the area with few direct competitors, though Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat offers cheaper accommodations with yoga and spa amenities.
Situated on a remote hilltop, upper-middle-range Peace Lodge offers stunning rainforest views from almost every room and common area. While the eco-lodge themed decor nears amusement-park levels of heavy-handedness, the property is charming enough to pull it off. The list of amenities includes a grotto-style outdoor pool, three restaurants, and a rainforest activity park with waterfall hikes and wildlife exhibits. Each of the 21 large, rainforest-themed rooms offers furnished balconies, minibars, and stone whirlpool tubs with waterfalls. The lack of a spa is notable, and there are steep stairs throughout the property. The hotel’s decor and location are unique in the area with few direct competitors, though Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat offers cheaper accommodations with yoga and spa amenities.