La Hacienda is a small "hotel" with a Spanish Colonial style, which adds character and ambiance with the use of stone, tile and wood. The rooms are built around a refreshing clean pool area with chairs, umbrellas and hammocks under foliage that provides some shade if desired. A main shared "living space" or common area is central for the guests,... More

We were given what was described as the 'best room' at the hotel. In truth, it left much to be desired....it was next to the pool, making it the noisiest location there. Also, the bed was old, i.e. the mattress needed to be replaced long ago, as it was rock hard. When my wife mentioned it to the manager, she... More

This is a nice lodge in the small town of mal pais. The neighbour town santa teresa is very busy, but a kilometer south, you will find mal pais. The haciënda tropical has 7 small appartments. We only paid 70dollars per night for a room with private bathroom, 2 bedrooms, airco. The lodge was really friendly, we could use the... More

I stayed here for a few weeks in July, 2012. I was looking for a moderately secluded getaway where I could decompress after burning out hard at work. La Hacienda fit the bill nicely. The grounds are beautiful, the amenities are simple but thoughtful, and the proprietors and staff were like characters out of a movie about a woman who... More

I stayed three nights here recently and the hotel's greatest asset is the manager- Vicente. Amazing person! Unfortunately he will no longer be working here after Jan. 15. The hotel is peaceful with a nice pool, but the owners are not very nice people and do not speak gratefully or respectfully to their staff making me not want to return... More

Our family chose to visit Costa Rica for our first Christmas away from home. La Hacienda provided us with all of the comforts of home that we thought we would miss. We were well cared for by Vincente who made sure he was there for our every need. Paul and Maryann catered to our every request from fishing, quads to... More

It's been almost a year since, I was fortunate to spend a week at La Hacienda with my two daughters and several friends from Falmouth, Ma. It was one of my most relaxing vacations. The type of place you get up in the morning put on your bathing suit, grab a cup of coffee sit by the pool til your... More

That is the way you feel at the Hacienda Tropical. The owner Marianne welcome you there as if it was her own private house. She will help you to arrange canopy tour, surf lessons, atv rental... anything you need! And you really feel as being part of the family. Vicente will prepare you a wonderful breakfast with plantatas. Everyone gets... More

We were at La Hacienda at our honeymoon.It was amazing,the location is great,close to the ocean,great rooms,Vincente is wonderful,Maryann helped us with the activities and all the restaurants.We enjoyed very much and waiting to go there again...