The location was wonderful! High up above the noise and bustle of Quepos overlooking the forest and sea to the north. We saw more wildlife there than in the Manuel Antonio national park by just sitting in the pool area looking out! We had a troop of the rare squirrel monkeys visit us in our first morning - adorable wee things! The staff were really welcoming and our room was spacious, comfortable and clean with its own balcony with the same view as above.

As the hotel was bought last year, it’s still in a process of refurbishment…..it’s been painted throughout, and the new owners are transforming it from what looked to be a tired old place (Hotel California, if you can believe it!) into a much more eco friendly “oasis” of tranquility and calm. It’s not fully transformed yet, but they’re getting there! (pool needs some work, but it’s functional and clean - the old jacuzzi needs to be removed and the pool shower completely redone) One gripe we had is the music……one cannot sit by the pool or dining area in silence! Endless music……even when we were the only guests there, we asked for it to be turned off so we could enjoy the birdsong etc., but that wasn’t allowed apparently. The kind young lady turned it way down for us though, but still…….

-good breakfast; -nice view to the ocean; -abit away from the main road so very quiet area; -kind staff;

-initially they gave us a standard room with one double bed although reserved a superior one with 2 double beds. After protests, they changed it 2nd day as was reserved; -the refill at the breakfast is very slow so if you come later, after 8, you won’t catch alot; -some rooms (first for ex) are too close to parking so you hear cars while parking; -the road from main street to hotel is in a bad condition and yet have a… bumper on it;)

The entry to this hotel is on an unpaved, one-lane road off the main road. Be careful of the blind turn off/on the main road. Once on the dirt road, there’s signs for the hotel, but no arrows to say which way to go! A GPS is helpful here. The hotel has a main building with all the rooms and a villa down the hill. We rented the villa. Check-in was fast and friendly. We were given welcome drinks of fresh watermelon juice. They have water and coffee available 24/7 at the main entrance. The villa was spacious, clean, quiet, and comfortable. They came in and cleaned the villa every day. We had 3 separate A/C units to keep the unit cool. The wifi was free and fast. We had plenty of hot (or at least very warm) water for back to back showers. The covered porch was a nice retreat, although it only has one lounge chair. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer and stove/oven. We had plenty of pots and pans to cook on the stove, but no oven mits or baking pans. We needed to go to the front desk to get a lighter to start the stove and oven. There was a sponge and dish soap, but no dish towel or drying rack. There was coffee and sugar, but no oil or spices for cooking. We really enjoyed the use of the pool. The water was clean and warm. Breakfast was included and was filling and delicious. It included rice and beans, eggs, sausages, fried plantains, pancakes (some mornings), fresh fruit, cereal, toast, coffee, juice (a different one each morning). They gave us a ticket for pool/beach towels. When we were finished with the towels. It was easy to exchange them back for the ticket again. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Even the staff who didn’t speak English always had a smile and a “Buenos Dios” for us. I recommend a car for this location. It’s quite a hike to the Main Street / bus stop. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it. I’d book this location again

Nice kitchen, but not well equipped.

First and foremost, the people at the reception and throughout the property were attentive, friendly, and helpful. The hotel helped with setting up a tour within Manuel Antonio National Park, which included pick-up and drop-off. The architecture of the property and well-maintained pool helped to make this stay very enjoyable. The meals were very good quality, timely with good service. I liked the eco-friendly theme of this hotel that also offered eco-conscious vegan meals on a menu with wider offerings. The view of the Pacific at sunset from this Hotel was breathtaking.

The hotel is charming, the rooms are spacious, colonial style, coffee and cold water are available all day. The pool is perfect to chill after a day at the national park. Monkeys can be seen early in the morning. The staff is extremely nice and accommodating, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome and help us get our tickets to the park. The view is beautiful and the hotel is far from the road so quiet!

Everything was fantastic, just a comment to help improve : something to hang bathroom towels and bed a little too small compared to the size of the room.(and our size!) Otherwise nothing to complain about

Really nice staff. We got a free upgrade! Decent breakfast Nice big rooms with big beds with gorgeous view over the jungle. Spotted Tucans and monkeys from our balkony.

Only disadvantage was the music blasting from the speakers by the pool from 07am-10 pm (even with no guests by the pool). Such a shame, I think we all came to listen to nature sounds which wasn’t possible with the music unfortunately.

The setting was beautiful, with a fabulous biew over the ocean. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing.

It was a little hard to find with rough road, but totally doable. The rooms were clean, but could stand some updating; not enough mirrors in the rooms , lacking blow dryers, beds too short, and could use a patio with some tables to play games or visit (like the area upstairs where the yoga goes on. Otherwise, it was quaint and very accommodating. Staff earns an A+!!

- The included breakfast was tasty and filling - Staff was very helpful and attentive - The restaurant had a relatively simple menu, but with quality food and big portions. It opens at 7am and closes at 9:30pm which is a good time allowing for some flexibility in your meals schedule. - You can enjoy incredible views of the ocean and nature around the hotel while in the pool and/or while having a drink. - The property is located in a narrow almost hidden street just off the main road to Manuel Antonio, which offers both privacy and convenient access to all beaches and restaurants nearby. Edit: I just noticed I submitted the review under the other room I reserved for my mom and younger brother. I stayed with my family in the Villa, while they stayed in the Standard Room, which had a nice ocean view and a small terrace.

The villa where we stayed looks a bit dated and needs some minor repair work (mostly on cosmetic details because everything was functional overall) The pillows were not comfortable, could definitely use an upgrade Edit: I also was just made aware that the hotel (previously Hotel California) was recently purchased by new owners so they are still investing in refurbishing parts of the hotel that were previously left unattended, which explains the cosmetic faults here and there.

Our stay at Hotel Planeta Sano was amazing! A big thanks for the staff who made us feel right at home! Their kindness and attention ensured that our experience was unforgettable. The location is very convenient, just halfway between Quepos and Manuel Antonio, both accessible by public bus which stops just a few minutes walk away from the hotel. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean, with a gorgeous view. The shared areas well maintained and the pool is great for a refreshing dip after a long day of hiking. The breakfast was tasty and filling, and everything else we tried at the restaurant/bar was delicious too.

A few times the wifi cut out in the rooms, but it always came back after a while and the signal was always strong at the pool/bar area, so it wasn't a big deal. We also had some difficulties getting to the hotel, because some vehicles are not fit for the steep side street leading from the main road to the hotel. This didn't really take away from our awesome experience either, just something to keep in mind if you are renting a car or booking shuttles/tours.

The hotel is antique looking. The room was very big, clean with good air conditioning. Good ocean view depending what room you get. The pool was nice too. Breakfast was traditional but good.

Too far to walk to Manuel Antonio Beach. You must have 4 x4 cars because it is too far from the main road. Also a dirt long small road. No cable in the room. They have WiFi for you to connect your phone programs to the TV. However the wifi couldn't reach our room.