Kimkim Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

We loved the rooms, especially the lovely porch. The restaurant was fantastic. The gardens and visiting birds was amazing. Breakfast was so-so - we skipped after the first day. Good location for pickups to activities. We would give it a 4.5 if we could!

Loved this hotel!!

It was neat to paddle up the estuary. It wasn’t very easy to see much wildlife, so I wouldn’t choose this activity if that’s your main goal. However, it was nice to get on the water and experience it at that level. Much better than going on a boat, in my opinion. There had been some miscommunication and they didn’t have a PFD the right size for our daughter.

Well run and fun experience. We weren’t sure if this was a good fit for doing with our 5 yo, but she had a great time. The food, drinks, dancing, views, swimming, and staff were all wonderful.

We saw so many animals! Well run tour.

Incredible views and service. This hotel limits towels which I have never experienced before. If your towel was wet and you wanted a clean one, you had to turn in the wet one to get the clean towel. The views were stunning from the room which was spacious and clean.

This was a very nice hotel and all the staff were helpful and courteous. The thermal pools were either warm or really hot (so hot none of us could get in).

Lovely hotel with good restaurants. We never spent time off the property except in a van because we were only in San Jose at night or early morning and were told not to walk around at night.

Guide was very good and we saw lots of things in the park.

Terrific experience all round.

Best views of any hotel I have stayed at. From the garden and pools to the sea, mountains, to the jungle. Several varieties of monkeys come by, and they had a mother sloth and baby in their huge garden.

Great pools with natural springs wandering around. Many iguanas on trees and rocks around pools. Restaurant not our fav because of all the Italian food. Pool food offered some choices including sushi. Expensive dinners. Would have liked more ethnic choices. Great breakfast choices. Excellent view of Arenal. Cabins are duplexes and lively

Great pool!!

No snorkeling anytime near rainy season. Visibility only 3 feet. Many jellyfish and people getting stung. They had a mix to spray on the blisters. Good food and drinks and sunset lovely. Dolphins around and seabirds

Excellent guide. Found way more creatures that we could imagine. Got excellent pictures from our guide

Excellent and came back with great pictures thanks to the guides telephoto lenses. Then after finding the sloths and birds, monkeys, etc..,you come back and they have some great local food! Excellent

At the end they had some local food and drinks and chocolate demonstration. That was a lovely touch

One of the very comforting hotels. Great choice

Location-wise, the hotel was convenient, and the breakfast was excellent. However, the amenities could have been better to enhance the overall stay.

Beautiful rooms with great views of the ocean. Breathtaking sunsets from the pool and dining room terrace

Beautiful setting in the rainforest

A fun crew. We were lucky to encounter dolphins and a mama whale and her baby.

I'm amazed at how much Andres can spot. All the guides, although from different companies, help each other out when they find interesting things.

This was an exhilarating adventure. The guides here are well prepared and clearly love what they do.

Saw so many things

Very informative and fun experience. Our guide Roberto pointed out many things, especially on our hike to the finca. Got everybody involved in the process

Rooms not updated, staffing less than welcoming. Breakfast was nice as well as location and layout of resort. Too many other choices in the area that may be better selection. Lots of walking from front desk to rooms.

Did not enjoy as overcrowded, noisy and opposite of relaxing. Buffet was not good. Not recommended, time or money.

Enjoyed the 20-mile ride towards volcano. Some pavement roads but many uneven surfaces. Bikes could have been in better shape. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.

Better than expected. Guide was so patient for taking photos and informative. Had the opportunity to see an amazing sunset with volcano view. Definitely recommend for nature trail and wildlife viewing.

We were on the only ones so turned into private tour. Saw birds, monkey and beautiful view of volcano. Perfect day. We highly recommend

Unfortunately, the day was heavy downpour of rain so not as much fun. Good experience. Could get crowded.

Very hands on, good meal and friendly staff. Fun night out!

Very informative and friendly staff.

I already wrote a detailed review of this hotel and its manager Lilian. To reiterate - the hotel was comfortable, clean and had everything I needed. Lily was welcoming, helpful and made me feel at home.

Alex was a very fun and good guide who helped me overcome my fear of heights.

Just wonderful!

Very nice guide - the fitness level of the group was too different - we ended up doing a stroll rather than a hike

Beautiful place

I am a kimkim Costa Rica travel expert. As a property that is 24 years old, Borinquen had gone under my radar for quite a while. Rediscovering this family-owned hotel, which exudes a vibrant colonial Costa Rica vibe, has been quite an impressive experience. From the moment you start making your way to the property through narrow streets surrounded by nature and with the view of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in front of you, you feel that you're travelling into a different time. At a distance, you can see some clouds floating very close to the trees, and as you come closer, you start seeing that they're the steam from the natural hot springs scattered around this area. Upon arrival, you feel that you're in a hacienda, with expansive grounds, beautiful gazebos to sit around and observe the many birds, enormous trees that have been thoughtfully preserved, and much more. The rooms are perfect, with windows all around to continue the beautiful views even when you're inside, a porch to have your coffee in the morning and afternoon, looking at the gorgeous colors of the sunrise or the intense sunset right in front of you. Can't say enough about having natural springs and volcanic mud at the property to enjoy as much as you want. Its incredible to be able to see up close the earth bubbling and steaming in front of you.

I am a kimkim Costa Rica specialist. Perfect views of the sunset and the Pacific coast from your room and from the hotel's restaurant ✅ Warm private pools scattered along the hotel grounds ✅ Fire pits scattered around the hotel grounds ✅ Monkeys, coatis, and even toucans knocking on your door in the morning ✅ Koora combines incredible grounds filled with cloud forest with a style that ensures you know that you're in the mountainous area of Monteverde. As this area tends to be cooler than most of Costa Rica, the hotel ensures that you can stay cozy and warm every moment you spend there. The attention to detail is great,

I am a kimkim Costa Rica specialist. I am sure you have heard of ocean-view hotels, but have you heard of turtle-view hotels? Lagarta Lodge, situated on a hill between the beaches of Ostional and Nosara, offers a direct view from its restaurant and many of its rooms to the Ostional Refuge, a protected beach due to the arrival of various turtle species in large numbers. What this means is that with binoculars or a telescope, you can even see the turtles arriving at the beach as you're having breakfast. Need to say more?

I am a kimkim travel specialist. There's a lot to love about Casa Luna, from its colonial style to its expansive grounds and its ideal locations. The hotel pays homage to classical Costa Rican jungle architecture, featuring hardwood and earth tones, along with expansive terraces that evoke the traditional wrap-around porches of colonial houses, where families would gather in the afternoons for coffee. The hotel is very close to downtown La Fortuna/Arenal, but it's located on a secondary street that makes it quieter and more connected to nature. In this same street, you'll be able to find nearby restaurants without having to worry about too many cars going by. The hotel also has its own trails in the rainforest that will lead you to the spa :) I also really loved that each room is equipped with umbrella's as you never know when it will rain in the rainforest :)

Location Location Location. Steps from the beach. Restaurant was superb. Best fish sandwich !

Best hotel springs and pools. Food was great and breakfast was the best.

Felt like we were deep in the rain forest.

Thank you Nicole for special service and Manu for great private tour of San Jose.

Great way to spend last day in CR on a private sail boat, snorkeling and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Saw alot of wildlife.

Guide was very knowledgeable.

Very remote and rainy. Best nights sleep listening to rain falling on our cabin.

Our guide Manu was the best.

A lovely boutique hotel with the most friendly staff ever. The ground consist of beautiful mature trees with the rooms integrated into the landscape. The ocean is steps away and visible from the restaurant and upstairs bar. There is one smallish pool and a hot tub. The rooms are beautiful with a separate sitting room with a comfortable sectional sofa. The restaurant was very nice. The food was delicious but a little pricey. We found the upstairs bar menu a little less expensive but still delicious food. The staff were all very accommodating and made our stay extra nice. A massage by Angie was a perfect way to end our stay. She is a spectacular massage therapist and highly recommended

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous grounds and a series of hot springs to die for. You have several choices of hot springs with varying temperatures, a swim up bar, swimming pools and water slide. We spent so much time on the property and it was so relaxing. The rooms are HUGE and clean with lovely covered porches on the front and back. The food in the restaurant was very good. The breakfast buffet was included and a terrific variety of food, both traditional and local dishes. Even the gift shop had a nice selection of souvenirs with reasonable prices.

A rustic all inclusive hotel in the Rain Forest. You are immersed in the tropical jungle environment. There is no A/C, no TV and very limited WiFi, but honestly it was nice being unplugged. The in house tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught us about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The food was fair. The wait staff were ok. They did their job, but were not particularly friendly, expect for a couple of staff that stood out. A couple of days here is enough.

A modern urban hotel in the city of San Jose. Very clean, fabulous, friendly staff. Delicious breakfast Buffett included with our room. The rooftop restaurant was a very nice atmosphere with spectacular food so we ate there twice. I highly recommend this hotel.

A beautiful boat and lovely adventure. The captain and first mate were very attentive and made this a favorite tour of our trip.

A terrific experience learning about the history of this tribe, eating an authentic lunch, archery, a mock wedding and description of the plants they use for medicinal purposes.

A walk through a local village. The day we went it was pouring rain which did not stop us. They are proud people. Bring cash because you will not find an ATM in this village

Our tour guide Manu was a delight. He taught us a lot about the history of Costa Rica during this walking tour. He spoke English well and had a great personality.

We absolutely loved Chira Glamping! It was the perfect mix of luxury and the outdoors. We had a hot tub and ourdoor shower in addition to a lovely bathroom, full kitchen and the well appointed geodesic dome tent. The service was impeccable and Fabio was a great host for the breakfast each morning.

Mariano was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable and friendly and an excellent ambassador of Costa Rican culture and nature.

We absolutely loved visiting Paraiso Organico and Hubert and his family were wonderful hosts. The mix of learning about the local produce and preparing a typical (and tasty) Costa Rican meal in a home were terrific. Highly recommend for a couple or small group!

This was a highlight of our trip. The setting, food, cultural tour (via food) and wine were all impeccable. This was one of the best dinners we've ever had. Highly recommend this experience!