Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas — Hotel in Quepos

I was disappointed that we spent money to stay here. Please be cautious booking the Garden View Condo if you have any respiratory problems like asthma, etc. Hotel itself-The hotel itself is a short drive up a hill. It’s about a 5 minute drive to the main area of things to do in Quepos, although you could walk to Quepos if you did not have a car. It’s about a 10-20 minute drive to Manuel Antonio (depending on where). Parking at the hotel was free. The hotel felt pretty safe. 5/5 for friendliness of staff as they were extremely friendly and helpful providing recommendations on things to do and which beaches were best to visit. On check-in we were told that the earliest breakfast time available was 8:00am. We wake up quite early and were out of the hotel by 7 at the latest each day so ended up just eating elsewhere as we didn’t want to delay exploring the town. It was a bit frustrating that the “early breakfast times were taken” as the hotel seemed quite empty during our stay and we were disappointed that we couldn’t take advantage of the included breakfast. We did not eat any meals at the hotel so I can not speak to the food. The hotel does offer 2 for 1 happy hour daily which we did take advantage of one day and the mojitos were pretty good. The pool was somewhat green and cloudy. I did not feel comfortable going in. We did see some macaws from the hotel. The room-We stayed in the Garden View Condo. There was a little table and chair set outside of the room. The living area of the unit was quite spacious with a small sitting area as well as a dining table and chairs. We did not use any of the kitchen stuff but the unit appeared to have cookware, plates, cups, silverware, etc. as well as a fridge/freezer combo, microwave, and a stove. The bathroom was also very spacious. No toiletries other than soap were included. The toilet seat was falling off. I tightened it the first day there but it was already loose again by the second day so I didn’t bother trying to fix it again. The bedroom was sufficient with a large, yet uncomfortable, king bed. I am not sure when this unit had last been used but it smelled extremely musty. All of the bedding and cushions in the room felt damp. I found mold on one of the dining chairs. They had placed a portable air filter in the room which had helped slightly by the time we checked out. I was also surprised to find that the AC was only in the bedroom. We were told that it would work to cool the entire condo but it did not. We abandoned the dream of a fully air conditioned space and decided to focus our attempts on keeping cool while sleeping. We had to move the furniture in the bedroom to be able to shut the bedroom door so that we could keep the AC confined to that space while we were sleeping. We tried to spend as little time as possible...

My partner and I just returned from 7 days in Costa Rica and we stayed at this property for our entire trip. The location is great, it’s tucked up on a hill right at the end of the main road of Quepos and at the bottom of the road that takes you into Manuel Antonio. We loved the location as it was beautiful and tranquil but super close to the action if you wanted some. It is an easy 10 minute walk to Quepos and you can find lots of restaurants and shops there. The marina at the end of the road is also a great place for food and shops.

The hotel itself has a nice layout for both privacy and for gathering and hanging out with other guests. The pool area was really the heart of the property and we spent lots of time there getting to know other guests and making friends. The space was very conducive to socializing but each suite was completely private.

There are a few pairs of beautiful macaws that live on the property and it was amazing to see them fly around in tandem. There are two dogs that live on the property too and they were sweet, friendly and awesome to hang out with.

The family that owns and runs the place are awesome. It really does have that family vibe, almost like you’re visiting an aunt and uncle in paradise. Dylan and Brandon (the sons of the owners) are taking over the day to day operations and they are both very helpful, kind and friendly. Need aloe because you forgot to bring it? Need dominos for a game with your newfound friends? Need groceries in your suite? They will happily accommodate your requests! Gary and Catalina took the time to meet and get to know the guests and they too were so kind and helpful.

The breakfast service was amazing and we had excellent meals every morning. The coconut banana pancakes were a real hit as was the French toast. We left breakfast full every day to enjoy the many excursions available in the area! We loved the catamaran sunset tour, the night jungle tour and our time in Manuel Antonio with a guide.

During our stay they had some staffing shortage issues so sometimes the dinner services were challenged but there are lots of local spots within walking distance to find a great mea if you are inclined. I know the owners are working hard to resolve their staffing shortage so I’m sure it is very temporary.

This place is not an all inclusive but (some options of) breakfast is included. We veered away from the included breakfast items most days, had drinks from the bar, and ate from the restaurant for several other small meals/snacks and the our bill at check out was very reasonable.

To summarize; private and spacious comfortable rooms with great AC, beautiful property, lovely family and the chance to meet new friends makes this an overall 5 star experience for us and we can’t...

We (my partner and I) had just returned in the wee hours of the morning and we’re still heavy with vacation afterglow so a sleep was needed for an attempt at being impartial. Now that I’m awake and caffeinated….

We had decided to spend our entire week at Las Cascadas. Knowing that it was not an all inclusive, we came at it with a, “use where we’re staying as a headquarters only” approach, figuring we’d spend far more time off the hotel grounds, exploring what Quepos and Manuel Antonio had to offer but ended up spending far more time on the hotel grounds than we had anticipated just because of how much we’d enjoyed being there.

I will say, if a typical all inclusive resort vibe or a big party vibe are your goal(s) of a vacation, this might not be the best fit for your needs. It is not a place to go if you’re expecting immaculate catering at the snap of your fingers or partying into the wee hours of the morning at an on-site discotheque. The vibe is more designed for laidback socializing, relaxation and tranquility.

Each suite is its own unit, lending well to having your own private space while the hotel grounds are designed to encourage social interaction between guests. My partner and I are somewhat private (more like shy, but okay, let’s go with private) people and each night was spent having fun and friendly conversation with other guests from all over the world, and even the owner and his family!

More often than not, the chats went beyond idle pleasantries. It was genuinely friendly conversation. We even made great friends from Oregon that we will be keeping in touch with. A total first for us! This was all made possible by the design of the hotel and the very unique energy about it; all provided by the friendly and down to earth owners, Gary, Catalina, and their sons, Dylan and Brandon, who are currently learning how to run the resort.

Admittedly, there were a couple of minor hiccups with a couple of general accommodations, but we came to learn that a few of the integral staff positions were changing hands during our stay, which made the quality of service slightly decline in a couple of areas. These were very minor and not significant enough to negatively affect the overall quality of the vacation because at the end of the day, a vacation is not only about relaxing somewhere tropical, but it’s about the memories being made and this was by far the most unforgettable 7 days we’ve ever had the privilege of being part of.

I would return to this hotel without any hesitation. Thank you Gary, Catalina, Dylan, Brandon, and all of the staff at Las Cascadas. You guys create memories for a living and are exceptional...