Hotel Las Orquideas

Name: Hotel Las Orquideas
Address: 1.5 kms (1 milla) de La Fortuna Centro, Calle 702, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007, La Fortuna, CR

Location: 1.5 kms (1 milla) de La Fortuna Centro, Calle 702, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007, La Fortuna, CR

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Experience a delightful stay at Hotel Las Orquideas, where breathtaking views and charming comfort await you!

Serene Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 11 uniquely designed guestrooms, complete with pillowtop beds, down comforters, and premium bedding for the ultimate relaxation. Enjoy modern amenities such as minibars and flat-screen televisions to make you feel right at home.

Culinary Delights
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, LAS HELICONIAS, and indulge in refreshing drinks at the bar or poolside bar. Our full breakfast service ensures you start your day right with delectable options.

Prime Location
Situated in the heart of La Fortuna, you’re just moments away from stunning attractions like La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Adventure World. Explore the surrounding natural beauty and cultural richness that Costa Rica has to offer.

Don’t miss the chance to book your unforgettable getaway at Hotel Las Orquideas today!

Important Information

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 11:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Hot springs nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Ecotours nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Ecotours on site
Free self parking
Hot springs nearby
Outdoor entertainment area
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

Deluxe Room

2 Queen Beds
452-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Family House

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
441-sq-foot room with garden views

Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Habitación estándar 1

1 Queen Bed
388-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Basic House

2 Queen Beds
452 sq feet

Layout - 2 bedrooms and living room
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Habitación estándar 2

2 Queen Beds
388-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Habitación estándar 3

1 Queen Bed
388-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Economy Double Room

2 Queen Beds
388-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Habitación estándar 5

2 Queen Beds
366-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Economy Room

2 Queen Beds
388 sq feet

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Luxury Room

2 Queen Beds
452-sq-foot room with garden views

Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles
Family Room

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
775 sq feet

Layout - 2 bedrooms
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Lever door handles
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Lever door handles

Guest Reviews

Leonardo (10/5): - Clean comfy with good AC.
Tania (8/5): - Very close by the places we visited. Arenal volcan, Mistico park, La fortuna waterfall.
Verified traveler (10/5): Clean, Affordable and Friendly Staff - Enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable, everything felt well taken care of. Check in/out were simple and quick which I appreciated after a long day of travel. Price was reasonable and overall it was a really good experience.
Charlie (10/5): - Beautiful spot with an amazing staff. Great view of Arenal from the pool and the food was delicious. Highly recommended!!
Bianca (10/5): - The staff was very friendly. Loved the free breakfast (very much convenient for us) def would recommend!
Socorro (4/5): - I got the two bedroom and our rental smelled moldy and the wall had black mold. I told them about it but we didn’t have a choice because they said they had no more rooms available. Also, at check-in they put a $100 hold for deposit and said it would be released at check out time. They never released it, I called several times. I got the runaround for three days and kept telling me that I would get a call back and that they did not know why it wasn’t returned. I never got a call back. I had to dispute the transaction with my bank.
Aline (10/5): - Good bed, the hotel was renovated a year ago. Very nice little pool and restaurant. The photos in the website of the hotel are not currently updated.
Fabian (10/5): - na
Wanda (10/5): - Beautiful place to stay with family.
antonio (10/5): - Everything was great.
Laura Ramirez (10/5): - The place is really good. I love it. The receptionist is very friendly and kind.Congratulations! The breakfast was good although the bread is missing in the dish for complete the typical gallo pinto. I do not like the costume service of Jeidy Porras I think he is the owner’s son, when we requested additional towel and blanket he was not nice and complaint too much about our request. He needs more costumer service training.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great Stay - This hotel was amazing. Very clean, breakfast was amazing. Close to several tourist activities. La Fortuna was a 10 minute walk.
Cynthia (10/5): - Clean
Geoffrey (10/5): - Beautiful lush tropical grounds. Kids loved the pool, hot tubs and easy walk to the rope swing. In a quiet area away from town, but a bit far if you don't have a car. Sometimes it felt like we were the only guests there. Good value, especially with breakfast included.
James (10/5): - The staff was very friendly and the food at the restaurant was good and convenient. The location was a bit removed from La Fortuna and quieter.
Md nowshad (6/5): - Not a great hotel. More like a cheap motel
Crystal (10/5): - The people at property were amazing, great services. Super clean
An (10/5): - This Hotel was lovely! The tropical property was lushly landscaped and well-maintained. The restaurant area was open-air, service was efficient, and the food was good! Breakfast was enjoyed by the whole family. We also utilized the pool and admired the wildlife. The room was spotless and huge. Staff was very nice and let us store luggage on our last day and have late check out. We took Ubers to town and activities and they were readily available and reasonably priced. El Salto rope swing was nearby, which my boys loved. Overall It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay and it was a fantastic value. Recommend!
Robert (10/5): - The property was very nice and perfect for our stay. The food was always really good and our dinner waiter was exceptional. The location has great access to everything without being in town. I hope to stay here again.
Abigail (10/5): - Such a beautiful property. The staff was so nice and helpful!
David (8/5): - The property was very pretty with the gardens. The restaurant had great food choices and they were delicious. The staff was very accommodating. The pools were nice, but the main hot tub was never available to us (empty for most of the days and not heated when full). The rooms seem like they are still being finished. It would be nice to have a coffee table and have the refrigerator on top of a cabinet for storing food. It would be nice to have curtains over the kitchen sink, as people outside can see into one of the bedrooms. It would be nice to have cooking implements (like a spatula) and coffee filters to go with the coffee maker. It would be nice to have end tables on both sides of the bed, and have electricity wired to both of them. We made do with our extension cords and the extra chairs. Still, we would stay here again.
Sergio (10/5): - Es más lindo en persona que en fotos las cuales no le hacen justicia, tiene hermosos andadores, bellos jardines y la alberca no es profunda ideal para niños además cuenta con jacuzzi. El encargado del hotel es un perrito precioso que se llama bobby. La atención no es buena las meseras del restaurante suelen ser no tan amables, en recepción es excelente la atención.
Christopher (10/5): - Wonderful property!!
STEVEN (10/5): - Everything excellent
Terrence (10/5): Our wedding anniversary 37 years - It was amazing the place was beautiful very clean very unique cabins or the hotel rooms were awesome and such a great time weather was perfect could see the volcano right on my window I would do it again
Leanna (10/5): - This property exceeded my expectations and their photos do not do it justice! We realized we were booking a more budget hotel, but the property and service was incredible. Rooms were very basic but comfortable beds and great AC. There is very minimal storage in the room but we brought a few hooks and it was fine. The pools are gorgeous but the hot tubs could be warmer. Restaurant was so good, I loved the grilled chicken and guaro sours were the best we had in Costa Rica. We noticed a tour place right next store but had already booked our tours through another company. Property is just on the outskirts of town, could be walkable depending on if you are ok walking 10 minutes or so. El Salto is a free swimming hole with a rope swing and maybe a 3 minute walk. My only recommendation is to make the lobby more visible. We arrived at night and had a hard time finding it since there wasn’t a sign. We had a fabulous stay and will definitely be back!!!
Johnathan (10/5): - Highly underrated boutique hotel. The pictures don’t do it justice! The pool and grounds are stunning and a great view of the volcano. Excellent food.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great place - Very relaxing place away from tne tourist trap. Great pools and hot tubs to unwind. Lovely landscaping and nice cabins. Would stay again.
Paul (6/5): - Our casita was like a duplex casita whereby we could hear our immediate neighbors snoring, coughing, and talking because of thin walls. There was no doorknob on our door, where the key was required to either open or close/lock the door. In the casita there were no face cloths or dish cloths even though there is a kitchenette. On the showerhead there was an electrical wire going to the showerhead with exposed wires, so we did not have a shower. The grounds, pool and restaurant were all well maintained and the staff were very friendly.
Allyson (8/5): - We loved how clean and well kept the property was. We noticed they drained and cleaned the pool twice in our 7 day stay which is amazing. The restaurant is convenient and the food is good, however we were hoping to see the swim up bar open, as we were in the pool and hot tubs daily. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I loved the creek type area behind our room, it made a nice background sound and was lovely to fall asleep to! The greenery and plants around the hotel were all very beautiful as well! Thanks for having us!
Karen (8/5): Fantastic garden and pools - The grounds and pool were very pretty and well maintained. Loved the little bubbling brook through the garden. The free breakfast had 3 choices that were all yummy. If you plan to cook in your kitchen there is a hot plate, microwave and coffee pot. Very limited kitchen but doable. Only complaint was no curtain over kitchen window so could not walk from bedroom to bathroom without being seen. Had to throw clothing on to go to bathroom or give the suites across the walkway a show. Good value god your money.
eric (10/5): Go ahead a book this one - Very nice place. Well run, very clean Responsive staff and great food
Brandon (10/5): - Very peaceful and beautiful property. Loved the pools and gardens surrounding the area. Also appreciated how quiet and private hotel is. Staff are friendly and helpful and the restaurant on site was very convienient. Would definetily recommend.
Marilyn (10/5): - The property is beautiful and quiet. It is an easy drive into La Fortuna and all the things to do in the area
Damian (6/5): - Beautiful property, friendly staff, great location. Bare bones accommodation. Adequate amenities but the house we stayed in seemed unfinished. Poor lighting, no door handle, missing tiles, missing curtains,bare walls. AC worked great.
Daniel (10/5): - Great amenities
Wenxue (10/5): - Great hotel with many pool. Perfect for kids family!
Stephen (6/5): - If you book a room with multiple beds, you’re going to be put in one of the funky units at the top of the property, away from everything else. The room we stayed in could only be locked with a deabolt using the key and the renovation job wasn’t great. These are not the rooms shown on the website and we heard loud bangs outside our room every night around 10pm. Sounded like gunshots but not sure. Pool was pretty nice, small and shallow grotto-style that our little one could stand up in. Staff was nice.
Hari (10/5): Very nice hotel - Its eco friendly and maintained very well. Food in restaurant is also good. Most of the staff are very good.
Prabhakar Vinod (10/5): - Very nice cozy environment. My family enjoyed every bit of it I would recommend this place to everyone . The staff , the chef , receptionist all are excellent
Anna (10/5): - Beautiful grounds, great food, the chef is very passionate. The hot tubs were very comfortable but the pool water was too chilly for us, not many people used it because of the low water temperature. Also,we stayed in an attached room and could hear every conversation the neighbors had. Overall however we had a pleasant experience.
Catherine (8/5): - Gardens are beautiful, room comfortable and very clean. Loved the restaurant and Chef Benedict made us feel special and food was delicious. Wonderful stay!
Elizabeth (8/5): - The property and staff were wonderful. Could use a few shelves to put things on or in for both the bathroom and primary room.
Justin (10/5): - Chef Benedict at the restaurant is the best. Will cook whatever you want and is a breath of fresh air. Staff is great place is clean. Close to the waterfall.
Jessica J. (8/5): - The staff was friendly and professional. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. I would consider staying here again.
Rebecca (10/5): - Nice hotel. Great location to La fortuna for dinner or to gather supplies
andrea (8/5): - Had a great rip o la fortuna and the hotel stay was good. The breakfast was good and the rooms were far enough away from town but close enough that it was good. The only downfall from the hotel was the beds were very uncomfortable and hard.
Maribel (8/5): It was ok - The hotel was really nice. The personal were also very helpful and friendly. There is nothing to put your clothes in the room one desk with two drawers and smalls. Food pretty bad. A little far from the center.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Ok - not particularly great - room did not have a lamp on the night table - gardens were ok.
Robert (4/5): Do yourself a favor and pass this place by. - Beautiful grounds, but that was the end of it. Rooms felt like prison cells. No decoration and one ultra white LED light in the ceiling. Had to use the TV for lighting with the overhead light off. Beds uncomfortable. ~15 seconds of hot water in the shower. They argued with us over and over that there was hot water. Demonstrated it in a faucet outside. I explained that we weren't showering under the faucet outside! Restaurant was only operating at breakfast. To get a beer, you had to go to the front desk, and follow them to the restaurant to retrieve your beer. Asked for extra towels and they charged us for them.
Verified traveler (10/5): Nice for buget travelers - Nice hotel for a budget traveler, the place itself is quite but the birds around can be annoying in the early morning
Vince (8/5): - Beautiful grounds. Very clean nice room. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff. Only downside was poolis so small it should be used as a hot tub or decorative fountain.
Vince (8/5): - Beautiful grounds. Great breakfast. Wonderful people. Very clean room. Pool is so small it should be used as a hot tub or a decorative fountain.
Abel (6/5): - Not what I expected. Different from pictures. Very small rooms.
Annika (8/5): Great room for the price - Great room for the price. The gardens were lovely and the location was quiet. The staff was friendly and knowledgable; their English was so good, I stopped trying to speak Spanish. A very short drive to the waterfall and a bit further to town. Very doable location if you have a car. We especially enjoyed the breakfast offered for an extra fee 200m up the road at an organic farm.
Ceasar (8/5): Con gusto! - I really have no complaints about the hotel. Our driver was on time and provided us transport from the airport to the hotel. They allowed us to check in about 4-5 hours early (which was very much appreciated after a loooong flight). Staff was extremely nice and attentive! We had a difficult time finding the breakfast location, and a staff member gladly gave us a ride to show up (about 10 minutes walking, nice scenic walk though). Staff went out of their way to help us get cabs and transportation (staff even drove us into town once and refused payment for it, we still tipped him though!) Staff also assisted us with booking tours. We heard that the hotel is in the process of adding a restuarant and bar, all the more reason to come back! Las Orquideas made our stay in La Fortuna an unforgettable one!!!! Gracias por todo! Pura Vida!
Marty (10/5): Nice hotel right in the middle of everything - Basic but nice hotel. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Jennifer (8/5): - If you're traveling on a budget, this is a good, clean pick. The room was spacious and clean with AC. It's a few minutes drive to the heart of town, and, please remember that Costa Rica roads are tricky to walk on for foreigners. Unfortunately, the address posted on Orbitz is not correct, and Waze and Google maps didn't help. Fortunately, everyone we've encountered in Costa Rica has been amazing and helpful, so we were back on our path in no time. (Google maps now has the address correct.)
K. Paul (4/5): Not so Comfy - This room can sleep 4. There is 1 little towel hook in bathroom. No facecloths & only 1 hand towel. Towels are of cheapest quality. No screens on windows. We opened 1 window about 4" & immediately 7 big beetles flew in, so 'forced' to close windows & use A/C. Only cold water in the shower. No toilet paper holder-had to put on sink where it got wet. No bedside lamp only a glaring bare lightbulb from the ceiling. No chairs in room. Had to sit on bed. Asked where to best see frogs and butterflies. Were advised to buy ticket to a lodge they obviously (in retrospect) had some kind of referral deal with. We get there and are told No frogs. We get to the butterfly garden and counted 4 species. A nice place but a waste of time and $ for us. Beautiful grounds & landscaping. Sent us to organic farm up the road for breakfast...it was great.
rick (8/5): Great hotel just outside la Fortuna - The grounds here are amazing! Wow! So much effort had gone into making the grounds look totally beautiful. We loved it m our stay here. The hotel is great value for the money.
Seamus (10/5): Time of our life!! - Amazing!!!Laura was the best we would definitely stay here again😊
Kaleb (10/5): Wonderful! - We loved our stay at Las Orquideas. Wonderful service from the moment we arrived through check out. Our cabin was perfect - even better than expected. Housekeeping kept it clean each day and she was great. Also has an amazing garden, very peaceful and relaxing. I would recommend to anyone and everyone! Will stay here again when visiting Fortuna!
Christina (10/5): Best and most affordable hotel in LA Fortuna - Las Orquideas is amazing. They have a few properties in Costa Rica but I personally believe this one in La FORTUNA is the best. The grounds, flowers, incredibly unique palm trees are exquisite. You always have someone to help you, especially if you really want a pizza delivered (amazing, by the way). Hotel is right next door to a "everything excursion" tourism place and within walking distance to the grocery store and the main downtown. Rooms are huge, modern and VERY clean. You have so many options based on the needs of your party. Individual cabins, apartment style, larger cabins, secluded or more exposed, bear the entrance or way in the back away from it all. Highly recommended!!!
Verified traveler (8/5): - The garden is beautiful. The room was clean. It's just out of town which meant we required a taxi to get around.
Amanda (10/5): stay at Orquideas - Las Orquideas was a great place. Just about a km away from town - we walked back and forth all the time. In a nice quiet area and with the ability to go for walks all around. They also have good access to cheap taxis so good idea to go with their taxis. You can find an excellent roadside small canteen where Dona Maria makes really lovely food - it's just about a 4 minute along the main road when you walk out of the hotel and go Right on the main road (located beside a travel tours place).