El Sabanero Eco Lodge

Perfect way to start our trip in Costa Rica. Booked a two night stay on-line and was able to take care of a few logistics ahead of time thanks to Donald via email. He made arrangements for a driver to pick us up at the Liberia airport (11pm arrival time - not a problem). $80 plus tip. The place was asleep when we arrived but the nightwatchman got us settled in. Awoke early to what sounded like tropical sounds being pumped into our cute cabana (habitacion #7). Looked out the window to a beautiful tropical vista overlooking the valley. Unreal. Other details - the pictures are not deceiving! The pool and grounds and buildings are gorgeous. Solid well crafted wood structures. Great free continental breakfast - good coffee, toast, fruit, smoothies. Can beef it up for $3-$5 with eggs to order. Though lunch wasn't officially offered, Donald fixed us a few sandwiches. Can't recall how much $ exactly but it was definitely reasonable. So nice. Had a superb fish dinner for around $15 ea. Had beer/wine to choose from but no cocktails unfortunately. We had only one full day there and spent it all on the grounds - poolside mainly. Wish we had a few more days to lounge but had another destination to get to. Will hopefully return someday. Highly recommend a stay at El Sab!

about the breakfeast theys cover me extra for gallo pinto with eggs 25$ why thats was included

Nice cabina style hotel. The views from the pool are fantastic - rolling hills and farmers fields. The cabina had a nice outdoor sitting area/porch. Easy to get back & forth to the beach if you have a car. We were disappointed that the included breakfast was small continental style - you can order eggs etc but it costs extra.

Beautiful main lodge with infinity pool overlooking green hills. Very welcoming staff. Overall relaxed atmosphere.

it is very remote, 10 km on an unpaved road. nothing in the nearness.

really beautiful hotel. great service. everything fabulous. location just not OPTIMAL. However, it is very very close to all of the great beaches (Playa Grande, Playa Dante, Tamarindo) very good value.

My boyfriend and I stayed in this hotel in August, if your looking for a perfect hideaway spot this is it! Beautiful, peaceful and tucked away into a perfect getaway! Around 6:30 there is a lady who comes and starts setting up breakfest so you can enjoy a nice up of offee while staring at the mountains and mist covering the trees. Its about a 15 minute drive to the town of tarmindo. I strongly recommend renting a car even tho the roads to the hotel are very bumby and unpaved the driving wasn't bad at all... it was the most gorgeous hotel I ever stayed at. !

We lucked out traveling to this boutique hotel on the off season as were the only guests for the first three days of our stay. What a way to start a honeymoon! Total privacy with our own resort. Very nice secluded hotel with 10 individual cabins around main lodge. Great place for peace and quite and 'US' time.

Nice little wooden cabins. Peaceful and beautiful gardens. Monkeys all around. Very clean. Large clean pool and lots of spaces to read, talk or just enjoy the view. Breakfast was limited but fresh and good. Very nice staff. We will go back for sure!

The owner and manager are both very nice and helpful. The cabins are clean and comfortable. We wanted a relaxing vacation, and could not have selected a better spot! Reading on the porch of the cabin while listening to the sounds of nature was absolutely perfect.