This place is amazing! There is a reason why they have gotten 60 five star reviews out of 61 (and I don't know what was up with the 1 bad review, that person was off their rocker!). You wont be sorry you chose Shelter from the Storm, it's such a great location! 5 minutes max to everywhere awesome. Down the... more

We've traveled to Costa Rica many times over the last 5 years staying in different locations while exploring, but our favorite hotel is Shelter From the Storm near Dominical. The hosts, Donna & Daryl can not be compared to chain resorts, since they give their heart and souls to the guests they serve. This hotel offers guests the true Costa... more

My wife and I have just finished booking our third visit to Shelter from the Storm. We are excited to be returning. The tranquility and beauty of this little paradise creates a desire to stay and never leave. While we have traveled extensively throughout Costa Rica, we find ourselves returning to the warm hospitality and surroundings of this remote but... more

So, don't get me wrong this place is very nice indeed. I think the positives are all well represented by the other reviewers here, so I will just touch on the negatives. For one, there is not much privacy. There is a groundskeeper who always seems to be outside your balcony doing something. And not only was he checking out... more

What a great find!! The owners attention to detail made Shelter from the Storm a step above the rest. Upon arrival, we had a nice welcome basket in our room with some local "goodies". We especially liked the honor system in the bar / pool area and the beach chairs that we could take down to the beaches. It was... more

I just spent two weeks at Shelter from the storm and had a marvelous time. The second week I convinced my brother to fly in from the states to join me because I was sure he would really enjoy the stay surrounded by the jungle with a beautiful ocean view. We both agreed that Darryl had done a great job... more

This truly is an amazing place to stay in Dominical. This was our third trip to Costa Rica and though we have stayed in some pretty nice places throughout the country, this one has the best ocean views we’ve seen by far. It provides jaw-dropping views down the rocky coast looking towards the Osa Peninsula. Beautiful grounds, great rooms, a... more

We know what you're thinking--how can any hostel, hotel, or B&B be "perfect" and earn 100% excellent ratings for every visitor and vacationer? We know what you're thinking, because we thought it, too. After returning from a three-night stay at Shelter from the Storm (SFTS), we can fill you in on our interpretation of the secret--Daryl and Donna have put... more

Overlooking the beautiful landscape at the onsite bar, sipping my Johnny Walker Black Label out of a meticulously polished snifter (the first drink is on the house, the remainder paid on the "honor" system), I had a great conversation with Daryl about the Costa Rican experience. It was my girlfriends birthday and he was happy to get us off on... more