Los Tucanes Lodging — Hotel in Peñas Blancas

We enjoyed both our nights here. The view was decent, I would request an upstairs room for a better view. The room conveniently had a full size bed in one room and a small separate room with another queen bed, perfect for my dad and I to have some privacy . The breakfast was great, with a good view. My only complaint is that the road was a little loud during the night...not much traffic but when it did come, it was loud. The family who runs it is absolutely amazing! She set us up with great rafting and horseback riding tours. We also had and mishap with losing our car key in the hot springs river. She was extremely helpful in communicating with our car rental agency in figuring out how to get another key. Her husband ended up driving to the airport to get our key and bringing the car to us so we could do a rafting tour. He charged us a very reasonable fee. They turned a major disaster into a positive situation. I am so thankful for the owners! I also loved that we got to support a Costa Rican family business. I definitely recommend...

Beware of the room next to the owner’s office (and front dining room)! Its the image shown in the booking.com profile. Noisy (next to office, so you hear all conversations between guests and the owner, plus her dog barking outside the room window, and phone ringing). Lighting in the room did not allow reading of books - you’d have to use a torch. The only positive is that the room was clean.||||I acknowledge that other rooms may be much better (I have read sone of the other reviews), even very pleasant and spacious, but my room was unacceptable. I don’t think it should be rented out given its location. You have been warned.||||I’m sorry I can’t be more positive - perhaps my standards...

The owner was so very helpful and warm and friendly. She gave us a great breakfast, helped us to figure out where to visit (hot springs, volcano, and ziplining). The location was outstanding. You can see both the volcano and a bit of the lake below, since you are perched up on a hillside. The patio was so very cool as well: swings, hammock chair, tables constructed from shipping pallets. All very sweet looking. If we ever come back to the area we will DEFINTELY stay...