Holiday review by Mr. Alwin Hutchinson

Name: Mr. Alwin Hutchinson

Date of trip: 05/02/2019

Number of people: 2

Costa Rica is a magical country with amazing variety in climate, culture, topography and animal/bird life. People friendly, helpful and always upbeat. A wonderful place to visit.

  • Restaurant and bar at Alta Hotel

     

  • The pool and restaurant at Alta Hotel

     

  • Alta Hotel bedroom

     

  • Alta Hotel terrace

     

  • Aerial view of Nayara Gardens and Arenal volcano, Costa Rica © Nayara Gardens

    Aerial view of Nayara Gardens and Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

  • Lunchtime at Nayara Gardens in Arenal, Costa Rica © Nayara Gardens

    Lunchtime at Nayara Gardens in Arenal, Costa Rica

  • Pool at Nayara Gardens in Arenal, Costa Rica © 2017 Miles Photography

    Pool at Nayara Gardens in Arenal, Costa Rica

  • Deluxe room at Nayara Gardens, Arenal, Costa Rica © Nayara Gardens

    Deluxe room at Nayara Gardens, Arenal, Costa Rica

  • Hotel Belmar

     

  • Bahia del Sol pool at sunset, Costa Rica © Bahia del Sol

    Bahia del Sol pool at sunset, Costa Rica

  • El Remanso Lodge

     

  • Main building at Chayote Lodge, near San Jose, Costa Rica © Chayote Lodge

    Main building at Chayote Lodge, near San Jose, Costa Rica

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Tribes Overall:

Great trip, superb holiday, well organised, lived up to expectations, very good value for money.

Some minor observations where there is room for improvement. ( but overall very well done Tribes whom we will happily return to for future holidays)

Tribes Service:

Responsive service, very well served by in country agent. Disappointed that Vamoos was not used to full potential, ie no live itinerary updates ( particularly collection timings)

Guides:

All brilliant, knowledgeable, committed, enthusiastic.


The places you stayed

Restaurant and bar at Alta Hotel

Alta Hotel

Costa Rica

Great way to start our trip.


Lunchtime at Nayara Gardens in Arenal, Costa Rica © Nayara Gardens

Nayara Gardens

Arenal

Outstanding! Room C 21 amazing views


Hotel Belmar

Hotel Belmar

Costa Rica

An unexpected and unusual, superb hotel, outstanding room ( 116) and great food


Bahia del Sol pool at sunset, Costa Rica © Bahia del Sol

Bahia del Sol

Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

Lovely beach-side setting, but Very disappointing room (115) overlooking road at rear of hotel. Staff service and attitude varied from generally friendly to dismissive. Not in same league as other hotels on our trip.


El Remanso Lodge

El Remanso Lodge

Costa Rica

Great setting & atmosphere, Staff excellent, lovely room .


Main building at Chayote Lodge, near San Jose, Costa Rica © Chayote Lodge

Chayote Lodge

Near San Jose

Peaceful, relaxing, remote, fantastic views, great way to end trip to Costa Rica. Note that no meals are available before 1500hrs, so no sense in arriving for lunch. Very helpful staff, if a little disorganised.