The trail, the pool, the food and the lodges. Pretty much everything. The decor was low key and authentic.

“Lovely place to spend a night”

The whole property is beautiful, the pool is great and the trail that can be walked on the property is a nice easy stroll and if your quiet lots of animals can be seen. The restaurant was beautiful also!

“Beautiful place and great to see the creatures at breakfast!”

“Beautiful rooms with stunning garden”

Beautiful gardens, comfortable rooms, and a fantastic pool! The restaurant is reasonably priced with good food, and the bed was very comfortable. The room had everything we needed, though a fridge would have been handy. The owner and staff were wonderful and even gave us a lift to the bus terminal—such kind hospitality!

The hotel is set in beautiful grounds which includes a 2 mile walk through the forest. The pool area is lovely . The food was very good. The room was spacious and had nice decor.

“Excellent stay on the way to Sarapiqui and La Fortuna”

Everything perfect! The staff was very helpful and nice, the room was very pretty and ultra clean. Definitely recommended!

“Disappointed”

Nice pool and food was good.

“A quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of our North American lives”

The owner, Jean Pierre, has had a great vision for Hacienda La Isla since he bought the property 18 years ago - a sustainable retreat that is ecologically and culturally sound. Talking with him and walking the 3.5 km nature trail we’re both unexpected treats.

“Paradise! Dont miss it”

Sleeping in the « domo » (the yurt) was truly magical. we could thus hear nature better. The bedroom and bathroom area were spacious, comfortable and very clean. The garden and the property are really gorgeous We took advantage of it to take the 4km walk in the forest path into the property. The view from the restaurant is incredible for breakfast. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Our guests was super kind and helpful!

Stayed here for a night to break a long journey, stayed on for a local guide arranged by lodge on cacao growing & production which was amazing, so educational & delicious. The accommodation including super huge bed in lovingly built traditional buildings set right in jungle surroundings. Fantastic marked trail around grounds to explore the jungle and kitchen garden. A big bonus was the pool where we sat and watched the monkeys playing in the trees above. Also had dinner which was excellent and met the owner who is friendly, passionate about the environment and really helpful.

“Great experince in a beautiful setting. Thank you”

Its beautiful place specially if you like nature. Owners & staff were lovely and polite.

A quirky, eclectic property, fascinating layout with seriously healthy forest. Howler monkeys on site, also saw 2 types of poison arrow frogs and many birds. Great kitchen dishing up freshly prepared food. Friendly, helpful staff.

“beautiful and peaceful place, very nice and welcoming owners.”

big space, clean, comfortable bed.

“Great location, poor quality food”

Location, large, beautiful, clean rooms

Excellent location with surrounding trail within the property, beautiful dining area with very good food and staff, the owners was also very present and helpful.

Quiet, beautiful surrounding (park & pond), large room, delicious breakfast & dinner.

“Good stopover on a long journey”

Great atmosphere, fully grown garden, visually stunning.

“Good enough for a 1 night stopover”

The place is surrounded by jungle with a nice walking trail and monkeys that may greet you in the morning. The food and drinks served at the restaurant are very tasty. Staff was kind.

“stopover from tortuguero to la fortuna”

we were welcomed by the Belgian host, whom is very enthusiastic and entertaining. the setting of the restaurant was really nice, and the cuisine was extremely good. As an extra there’s a short trail on the estate, nice short walk through the jungle, highly advisable.

We enjoyed the trail and the beautiful pool area. Very close to Braulio Carrillo.