but it just isn't worth the price. We booked here so that we could try to birdwatch while in San Jose for a few days and it sounded fun. We saw no birds or bats and even if we had wanted to sit and relax in the "yard" there is no place to do so because plants cover every inch... More

When we arrived at the hotel and we were greeted by the owner, who was described by the Lonely Planet guide as a bit of an excentric. Wait a minute! This woman has a full blown bordeline personality disorder!! The place is popular for its in-town jungle/ecosystem that is visited by many birds. When she opened the door to our... More

I arrived late in the evening, but Mayra had fresh coffee and tea made for me. Had the entire upstairs BB to myself. The artwork and "jungle garden" are amazing, and a boxed breakfast was waiting for me in the morning. More

If you read the reviews, go to the website, this is exactly as it is described. It is a city "jungle" in the middle of San Jose. It is a bed and breakfast. You will be greeted after honking the horn in the trees, by a very vibrant and artist home owner. She will share her home with you and... More

My first experince in Costa Rica with my wife and 7 year old daughter was shocking to encounter this so called hotel with a nut case of a proprieitor. Made a reservation and commumicated directly with her in advance concerning our late arrival being early morning around 2 am from Florida on Spirit Airlines. Which she exchanged through email to... More

If you are looking for luxury, this place is not for you, but if you are looking to stay at a place you will never find anywhere else, check it out! This little "rainforest amidst San Jose" is run by the owner, Mayra. It is a decorated by her in a very eclectic bizarre way, displaying a lot of her... More

I found this hotel in Lonely Planet...and while it's artsy and fun, it may not be for everyone. It looks like a jungle from the front door, and it is full of interesting objects, whimsical decor, and art from the hotel's owner. Be prepared to hear the train going by the window from early morning to around 9 at night.... More

My girlfriend and I have stayed at Cinco Hormogas Rojas twice, for a total of four days over the span of 2 years. We would happily stay at Mayra Guell's "small refuge" again. As busy professionals in a big busy city, we come to Costa Rica to make our world more vast. The dense green vistas, rich wildlife, and open... More

My husband and I really liked this hotel. There was some confusion/trouble getting our shuttle to and from the airport (we ended up taking a taxi both ways, which was easy, cheap, and really wasn't a problem). We had no trouble booking our first choice of rooms (we had the Dancing Leaf Room) - and the room was fantastic! We... More