Avatar Private Reserve

Expected more from the price. Market themselves as a luxury eco lodge but its maybe just a step up from camping with a nice pool. Stayed in safari tent, which was nice, clean and we were close enough to the main area to pick up the wifi but if you like hot showers dont stay here, theres a heater in the toilet area but the refused to turn it on when we asked (for higher paying customers perhaps? Who knows..) not the safest either, hand railings partially falling off, stones on shower floor make it hard to stand on, extremely slippery when wet. Food wasnt great at all, we didnt bother to pay for lunchs or dinners since we werent overly thrilled with breakfast. Staff was rarely around and didnt seem to care when you tried to ask them something. Overall it was an ok experience but wouldnt do it again for that price! Oh and drive to hotel was umm a challenge, big big hills and not paved, only attempt if you have a 4x4!

Don’t be fooled by the photos We stayed in the stand alone 2 bedroom villas. There are a few things you should know. PROS: 1. The view from the pool is amazing. 2. Restaurant food was good and affordable, but very limited menu. Only 3 menu items. 3. The staff is lovely and very helpful and friendly. CONS: NO AIR CONDITIONING - And this is one of the hottest parts of Costa Rica. The villas are at the bottom of the hill, not at the top which gets a good breeze. 4x4 REQUIRED - You need 4x4 and good tires. Getting to the entrance is fine, but driving from the gate to the pool/restaurant where you check in is VERY steep. We were driving a 4wd truck with good tires and still were fishtailing a little on the gravel. NO WIFI - There is wifi at the restaurant, but not at the villas NO CELL SERVICE - My cell phone wouldn’t work here… and I have a Costa Rican cell phone. GATE LOCKED - We arrived during the day but the gate was locked. We buzzed, but the buzzer didn’t work. There was a note to WHATSAPP reception, but none of our cell phones worked at this location. Finally another guest pulled up behind us, jumped over the gate, then buzzed us in. So not really secure if you can just jump the gate to buzz people in. VILLA UNLOCKED ALL NIGHT - And while the gate to get in keeps you locked out, the villa is wide open. They gave us a million keys, yet none actually locked the doors. Do not come during rainy season. Just don’t. NOT KID FRIENDLY!!!

Had a fantastic stay here in the safari tent. Staff are friendly. Tent was clean, comfortable with queen size bed. Shower is outside so need to watch for bugs at nighttime, toilet is enclosed with a door. There is no paved road access to the property, if your driving a small car you will only just get to the front gate. The staff will pick you up from the gate to take you to reception. However we had no one take us back to our when we wanted to go out for the day. Also check out was bit difficult as the staff member didnt turn up so had to wait half an hour for the other staff to come and check us out. That was the only disappointing aspect. The bird and monkeys are amazing to watch from the dining area. So many macaws and toucans.

Really cute place with amazing views. Staff was so sweet and friendly. Food was completely included and when we had an all-day hike to corcovado they packed us a lunch. there were a couple things that need tweaking but it's such a new hotel I think over time they'll figure it out. It was surprisingly comfortable for glamping. One thing I would keep in mind is that they are up and unpaved road and it's pretty crazy to get up there so make sure you have a 4 x 4. Wasn't too bad to do in the dry season but in the wet season I can see it being even harder. would recommend getting there with sunlight but we got there at night and it wasn't too bad. the unpaved road is about 10 minutes uphill and then you're another 15 minutes or so on the paved road to downtown so it's hard to come and go as you please.

Open airy lobby food unique glamping staff friendly peacefull jungle seting

Great location, beautiful property, amazing cabins

Went there for just one night to visit the local area and park and for a change of scenery from our CR house. It was a nice place and exactly as described.

The property was as described and is unique in that regard. It's nicely elevated for a view to the ocean and the sleeping quarters were nicely spaced with a jungle back.

Fantastic view from your bed and shower if you take the tent with view. Not sure about the half-tent/half-hut idea, doesn’t really make sense. Interior is a big mix&match. Common area is unfortunately rather sad, very old, dirty couches, that should be removed entirely. Very limited amount of chairs on the “yoga Terrasse”, Pool water not so inviting. Cars are not allowed to be parked next to the common area, which is great because it makes the atmosphere very unfriendly, yet the managers park theirs there. Gorgeous flowers in the garden - great gardener. All in all it would need some details in order to make it a nice place to feel comfortable in.

Avatar eco lodge est un endroit somptueux niché dans la nature. Le personnel est extrêmement gentil et la nourriture délicieuse. Un havre de paix