We stayed here March 2011 (slow to join TA!). If you like all of the amenities of a "resort" and yet be removed from the guest traffic that you would usually encounter ... book the Adventure Lodge. I would absolutely return and book the Lodge again. Beautiful setting just down the hill from the main Hotel and pool (you will... More

The hotel is beautiful and the pool is fantastic. It is close to the beach, a couple of miles, but you have to pay to get into the park, which I didn't realize when I booked the hotel. We chose to go to Dominical and watch the surfers. The staff is very friendly and the room was very clean and... More

We reserved one of the "Adventure Lodges" at the Cristal Ballena this February. They are really just cabins that are down the mountain a bit from the main hotel. They don't have AC but really don't need it with the cool mountain breezes and fans. We don't spend much time in the room during the day. I was actually slightly... More

The Hotel Cristal Ballena is a very attractive hotel with clean and comfortable rooms. It is located on a hillside well above the beach and it has very nice views. The grounds are spacious and beautifully landscaped. It has a good restaurant and a large swimming pool on the grounds. I respectfully disagree with those reviewers who downgraded the restaurant.... More

We spent a day here tacked on to a previously booked trip to Dominicalito. So a very quick stay. This hotel and the accomodations were delightful. The staff (esp Evelyn) was amazing. Very accomodating. The rooms, and all over the hotel, show wonderful little touches by the owners. From the art around the hotel, to the mini bar, to the... More

we spent five nights here on the tail end of a 3 week trip. Our boys, 11 and 14 really enjoyed the very large pool, as well as the pool table and dart board. the atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are very nice. The food was good, but not great, and the price was on the higher side for... More

We just returned from a week long trip to Costa Rica. Our last day there was Christmas Eve. First, let me say I have read the negative reviews for this hotel and could not disagree more with their impressions. Going to Costa Rica it is impotant to understand and appreciate the fact that you are not going to be in... More

Stayed here recently for one night and was very impressed. The grounds and setting are spectacular; lush mountains on one side and gorgeous ocean views on the other. Rooms are fairly basic but quite large and clean with AC and nice finishes - better than I had expected. Free wi-fi in the open areas. Satelite TV in rooms. Beautiful and... More

This resort has a great view and the staff and resort is five stars. The junior Suite is a large room that has a great view. This spa is small but it rates as good as if not better then the big spa's. We got a message and it was great. The pool is very large and has a great... More