Ratings based on 37 Verified Reviews
4.3 Room cleanliness
4.5 Service & staff
4.5 Room comfort
4.2 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Apr 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Jan 2023
We had to leave a day early. There was construction going on next to us which we were not told about ahead of time. They are building more bungalows. Between the open netting at the ceiling and windows without curtains, it was noisy and we had no privacy. In addition we waited 15 minutes and didn’t get hot water for the shower the last two mornings we were there. The beach was not walking distance as advertised. You would have to walk a dusty and busy road to get there. I was honest with them about our displeasure and all I got was a “yo, really” Thankfully, our next accommodation could take us a day early.
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Jul 2022
This place is wonderful! Comfortable and well equipped. The owner was very kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Mar 2022
We loved our stay in Las Avellanas. Our host, Isabela, was warm, kind and hospitable. The property was relaxing, enclosed with banana trees. Sometimes you'll hear the howling monkeys in the morning. The beach was a 10-15 min walk. We enjoyed the patio- just beware of mosquitos in dusk. It was nice to have a kitchen to use with some pots and pans- just don't leave food out because of ants. Overall, Isabel's condo was beautiful, relaxing and homey. We were impressed by the interior design of wooden vents, big windows and cute rustic furniture.
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 Dec 2021
by A verified traveler
Avellanas Paradise !
Posted 9 Dec 2019 on HotelsThe place is awesome. Villa paradise. Isabel the owner was fantastic. We will come back for sure
Comment from Hotel Management
29 Jan 2020 by Isabel, Hotel Management
I am very happy to hear that you had a great time!
You are totally welcome any time.
Pura vida
Isabel
by A verified traveler
Great surf spot sleep location
Posted 14 Mar 2019 on HotelsPlace was clean and welcoming. Very secluded- bring your own drinking water as they only have well water.
Nice shower pressure and a/c unit.
Close to playa Negra and Avellanas. You will need a vehicle to quickly get to the beaches.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 May 2019 by Isabel, Hotel Management
Thanks Guiherme for staying with us.
Pura vida!
Isabel
by A verified traveler
Great cabin /villa by the beach!!!
Posted 19 Jan 2019 on HotelsVery nice small cabins —just 5, near Avellana beach just minutes away. Air conditioning, refrigerator and mini kitchenette. Hammocks provided on the patio. Very private and safe. Small convenience store nearby walking distance to pick up snacks and drinks
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Jan 2019 by Isabel, Hotel Management
Hola Merit
I am very glad that you had a good time with us.
You are totally welcome next time.
Pura vida
Isabel
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Dec 2018
Errors on Expedia Description:
No mountain biking on site
No spa service on site
No babysitting or childcare
No front desk
No dry cleaning/laundry service/facilities
No daily housekeeping
No concierge
No BBQ grill
Not in or near Tamarindo
Location:
About a 30 minute & +/-$35 taxi ride to Tamarindo
On a dirt road with endless potholes which make getting to and from the property time consuming, difficult and uncomfortable
No grocery store close by, have to go to Tamarindo in order to purchase groceries; there are convince stores but they don't offer fresh food
It's about a mile walk to the beach, down the long, dusty, pothole road, with no lights, and no sidewalk
There are a few restaurants near by but most were not open for the season yet and the ones that were open were very expensive
Villa/Accommodation:
Practically no living room furniture to relax on
The AC is only in the bedroom and the rest of the villa is open to outside air so it's impossible to cool
No matter what we did (bug spray, bug repellent plug in, bug repellent smoker, kept doors closed, turned on fans full blast) we were eaten alive inside the villa
The cleaning lady only stopped by once over the 7 days we were there
There are 5 villas on the property; although somewhat close together, when we were there it was extremely quiet and relaxing
Summary:
This place is relaxing and a true getaway but one should know what they are signing up for. I would highly recommend renting your own car.
Comment from Hotel Management
19 Jan 2019 by Isabel, Hotel Management
Hello
I am sorry for all this confusion and I would have loved you to ask me all the questions when you were here.
As you say we do not have the activities on site, and this was a confusion when putting the information on the extranet, but the idea is to help customers make the reservations they need and provide the information they need.
Cleaning is offered every 4 days, Sorry about this.
I already corrected the error that was in the extranet so that no client gets confused again.
As for the road, you are absolutely right, after the heavy rains of the rainy season, the street was full of holes, but the Municipality fixed it for the time being.
If you wanted all the services of banks, restaurants, cafes, etc, the best option would have been Tamarindo, where there is everything.
Avellanas is a very quiet place, perfect for travelers who do not want to be surrounded by many people and want to rest.
It's a shame that your stay was not as expected, but I would have appreciated if you had told me and I would have explained all the questions you had.
Have a nice day.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler from Los Angeles
Quaint and quiet
Posted 9 Apr 2018
Location: Avellanas Beach a short walk, restaurants include Blue, Il Rustico, Las Olas, Lola's...all great spots
We really enjoyed our our bungalow at Las Avellanas. Very cute, equipped with everything we needed, great patio with 2 hammocks.....it was exactly what we wanted. Peaceful, quiet, and comfortable. A handful of great restaurants were within walking distance. The beach also a short walk...maybe 15-20 minutes. Isabel was often in touch via Whatsapp to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
