Rancho MargotvsHotel Perla de la Playa
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Rancho Margot ranks significantly better than Hotel Villa Amarilla. Rancho Margot scores 76 with accolades from 1 publications such as Lonely Planet.
Rancho Margot
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
3km beyond El Castillo, La Fortuna de San Carlos, El Castillo, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Top Choice
"Part resort lodge, part organic farm, Rancho Margot is 152 acres of cinematic loveliness, set along the rushing Río Caño Negro and surrounded by rainforested mountains." Full review
"This “self-sufficient organic ranch ” is a totally off-the-grid resort with 18 beautifully appointed, terraced bungalows." Full review
"A secluded getaway in the middle of a rainforest, Rancho Margot offers hostel-style accommodations and a deluxe bungalow for a small group"
15 Best All-inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica
May 11, 2022
"Costa Rica is famous for its eco-resorts, and few are lower-impact than Rancho Margot. This lush, off-grid retreat is the perfect base for exploring the hiking trails, hot springs and..."
16 stunning eco-hotels for the environmentally conscious traveler
February 21, 2022
"Twenty years ago, a Chilean scientist bought 400 acres of former cattle ranch land near Lake Arenal and began to restore the decimated landsce with endemic flora and fauna. Today, Rancho..."
Hotel Perla de la Playa
Lonely Planet
Playa Tamarindo, between Hotel Diria and the Licoreria Las Palmeras in front of the Restaurant L'Eden, Tamarindo, Costa Rica
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"It's hard to resist this fun, funky yellow house backing up to the beach. Upon arrival, ebullient Cindy will greet you with a shot of tequila or a slab of homemade banana bread. Rooms..." Full review