Rancho Pacifico

Every part of our stay at RP was perfection. We spent two nights in the Whale's Tail Villa and four nights in the Tamandua Tree House. Both were a bit of a hike from the pool area, but the seclusion is part of what makes RP so special. There was one small hiccup with our room, but staff went above and beyond to take care of the issue quickly and checked in the next day to make sure all was well. I can't say enough about the staff- everyone was friendly, kind, and helpful. Vinnay made sure we had delicious drinks, Jason and Andres were wonderful at every meal and we looked forward to seeing them at dinner each night. Speaking of dinner... every meal was outstanding. When we had early excursions, they took breakfast orders the night before and made sure we had what we needed for the day. If we were returning late for lunch, they communicated with our drivers to take our lunch orders so we would have food ready upon our return. Henry and Adrian were incredibly helpful with arranging our excursions and daily transportation for the beach and anywhere else we needed to go. They checked in with us each day to ensure where had everything we needed and always had a ride waiting for us. Next time, we will skip the drive to/from SJO and take the local flight option to save time, but Bernie was great and we felt safe with every driver/ride we had. With so many places to explore in this world, we rarely stay at the same place twice, but RP is a special gem and we will surely be back. Thank you to all the RP staff for making our stay so beautiful. Pura Vida!

Traveled as a family with adult children. We booked an all-inclusive adventure package for a week’s stay. This was easily the most stress-free trip I’ve ever taken, all due to the amazing staff at RP. From the moment we stepped out of the airport they took care of absolutely everything: transportation, excursions, meals, baggage handling, housekeeping. They not only handled it all, they anticipated our every need. I’ve never encountered a finer group of resort staff! (Special mention to Jason, who made us feel at home immediately and went above and beyond all week!) We stayed in the Whale Tail villa plus two of the Treehouse units. All were outstanding accommodations with phenomenal views, beautifully updated, spacious with private outdoor areas included (porches, patios). Each place felt like your personal home in the rain forest - you couldn’t see any other rooms from your place, giving a very private feeling. Meals were great - incredibly fresh, delicious food; a nice variety to choose from for breakfast and lunch and a chef-curated four course dinner with a couple of main course options each evening. With a maximum guest capacity of only about 20 people the resort offers a relaxed, uncrowded environment with a pool area and lounge space where we could gather as a family, For those considering a stay, remember that you will be in the rain-forest/jungle. Expect some rain and humid conditions. But also the abundant wildlife that goes with that environment- we saw many birds right from our porch! We loved every minute of our stay. Thank you to the incredible RP staff!

From the moment we arrived, our time at RP was absolutely five star. The food was outstanding (favorites were hummus toast and avocado toast for breakfast, tuna ceviche and Casado for lunch). The staff paid attention to each and every detail. Our stay at the secluded Treehouse Tamandua was exactly what we needed. If you want total privacy, I can’t recommend this option enough. ||We booked waterfall rapelling and zip lining through RP and both companies were wonderful. ||If you opt to drive, you will definitely want to rent a 4x4, as recommended by RP. The roads are steep and slippery when it rains. ||I truly hope to visit again.

What an unbelievable experience. It was our first time to the Pacific side of Costa Rica and this was by far the best experience we could have hoped for. Do yourselves a favor and book a flight from San Jose to Quepos as the van ride is extremely long. It’s only on average $100 for a 15 minute flight which is worth every penny. Viennay, Henry, and Jason are the best hosts in the world. World class service. Juan Pablo in the kitchen is a master at his craft. The food might have been the most amazing part of the entire trip. We had the most amazing experience and look forward to coming back in the future.

Outstanding! A true 5 star experience. Some of the most incredible views you can ever see. We stayed at two rooms and both were uniquely beautiful. I think our favorite was the toucan treehouse. A wonderful teak wood design with a view that makes you feel like you are a part of the rainforest. The chef meals were also wonderfully made with care. Every meal was superb. The breakfast quinoa waffles were amazing, which I ended up eating every day. They even made cake for my wife's birthday. The fitness room has what you need including bands and a yoga mat. The yoga area is in the rainforest and cool. We also did stretches on the toucan deck area and the view can't be beat. Loved swimming while the fog rolled in and out. The staff was helpful and on top of everything from the moment we arrived. Rooms were cleaned while we ate breakfast or were out and about. What can I say other than this deserves 5 stars and is a perfect place to stay for a special visit. Worth the cost!

My husband and two older children (ages 18 and 22) and I just got back from staying at Rancho Pacifico for eight nights and everything about the place far exceeded our expectations. We have stayed in 5 star properties around the world (Peninsula, Oberoi, 4S, etc) and this place matched their level of service. The food - prepared every night by a chef - is fresh, varied and flavorful. The grounds are impeccably maintained. But the best part is the service - the concierge team handled everything from excursions to transportation for us seamlessly so that we didn’t have to worry about anything and could just relax and enjoy. Staff was always available and happy to assist - whether it was to make us a fresh pot of French press before a 6am excursion or serve us a perfectly made ice cold martini at the bar after a long day of activities. At one point I needed a prescription medication, so the GM dropped everything, made some calls with his staff and personally drove me to the local pharmacy to help me pick up my medicine. Another time, my husband’s water sandals, which he needed for the following day’s rappelling excursion, ripped. One of the staff members took them home, fixed them, and returned them to him the next morning. I was near tears when we had to say our goodbyes and head back to the airport, but suffice it to say I’ll always remember the gorgeous sunsets and incredible, genuine warmth of everyone at Rancho Pacifico that made our holiday so special and unforgettable.

My partner and I just returned home from a week at Rancho Pacifico. This was hands down one of the best trips we have taken. From the moment we stepped into the resort, we felt relaxed and at home. Every prior review was accurate, this place is as good as it sounds.||We stayed in Treehouse Tucan which was very close the main area of the resort and very secluded and private. Every day, we would watch the sunset from our balcony and read on the swinging chair. The view was unmatched and the room was spacious and fit all of our needs. ||We chose to do the all inclusive package which included massages, yoga, and three activities. I felt like it was worth the cost. Each meal was four courses and delicious. The drinks were creative and there was a good variety of options. For activities we did Corcavado National Park (1.5 hours by boat to get there), Water Repelling (our favorite), ATV Tour (prepare to get a bit dusty!), and we went to Nuayaca Waterfall (you can hike or get a ride), and on two days they took us to different beaches. We chose to not rent a car and work with them with transportation which was included in our package. That fit our needs and we never had an issue getting where we needed to go (or even go get sunscreen).||As others noted in prior reviews, what really makes this place special is the wonderful staff that we got to know each day. Henry and Adrian arranged all of our activities, and if we needed a taxi it was there within minutes. Andrey, Jason, and Vianney provided great service and we enjoyed our nightly conversations with each of them. We felt incredibly relaxed and loved the expansive view we saw each evening. With a maximum of about 20 people, you can go without seeing any people so if you like big resorts with a lot of people, this is not the resort for you. After a long year, this was just the vacation, adventure, and place we needed. We will be back!

This place is truly outstanding (my highest ranking) ! The Treehouse Tucan is beautiful, large, well appointed and very private with spectacular views and Tucan's right off the balcony. The food and service is also top notch and this area of Costa Rica is spectacular. Highly recommended! As is the ATV tour of the hills, streams, waterfalls and coffee plantation in the rain forest.