I stayed here for 2 nights: one to get the permit to enter the park to hike Chirripó and another before actually starting the hike. I loved every second of it! The food was delicious! And the staff were always nice and very helpful. They have sleeping bags and camping stoves that they rent out for a reasonable price. When... More

If anybody is plannig to get up mount Chirripo, I would defenetly recommend planning 4 nights, the second and the third in the base camp on the mountain, and the first and the last night in this charming little hotel! The rooms are clean, theres hot water in the showers, the hotel area is beautyful with a gorgous pool and... More

We can not recommend to stay there: At the check-in the head of business wanted us to pay the fees he had to pay to his bank when we pay with our VISA-card instead of cash. The head of business wanted us to get up early in the morning for Chirripo. He told us he would prepare breakfast for us... More

Stayed here with a school group, the owners were very helpful and suited our extensive needs, even making us an impromptu birthday cake! Rooms are basic but clean, however ours had no window! Rooms seemed like a 5* hotel after Chirripo base camp... Went to the Cloudbridge Reserve whilst we were there, led my Omar's 2 brothers and as far... More

The hotel is located quietly on the edge of town, however Omar and his brother David do an excellent job accomodating all of your needs. Both are very friendly, speak English and are quite humorous. The hotel is very cozy situated on the side of a mountain. The rooms are clean and the bed was comfortable. Omar helped us with... More

El Pelicano is a fabulous lodge operated by a wonderful Family. Son Omar is the general manager and speaks very good English. Younger brother David has a fantastic personality and assists his older brother. Sister Stephanie does much of the cooking, which is wonderful, the best we had during our two week stay in Costa Rica and very inexpensive too.... More

We spent a glorious month in Costa Rica and the very best experience we had was at the Hotel Pelicano!! The accomodations were great with a choice between a little cabin or rooms with a either a shared or private bath. We chose a cabin with a view Mt. Chirripo thru the window. It had a little front porch and... More