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Reviews of Vida Aventura Ranch

1 Kilometer west from Escuela San Jorge de Bagaces, Guanacaste, 50403 Tanques, Costa Rica

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Review score

Based on 44 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Outstanding amenities in remote, relaxing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Suggestions on last city to get supplies when coming from liberia would have been helpful. We assumed there was one more town but there was not.

    Quiet remote location great for unwinding. The kids loved the water slide and the whole family enjoyed the horseback riding. We would go back again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    A great escape in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect - close to the national park for hikes and hotsprings and not far from the liberia airport (1 hour-ish) The tent we stayed in was amazing and had a beautiful view! The grounds were kept very well. The pool area was clean and beautiful, slide was fun too! Hot tub was great to hop into in the evenings. We even saw toucans here!!! Jorge the owner runs the place and he is a wonderful person all around. We had great conversations with him and he had great reccomendations on different things to do! They can cook you meals throughout your stay - they were a great price and amazing big meals! If you're reading this - book it now, you'll love it too! We can't wait to go back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful facilities, food and owner but studio was so-so and ask about construction.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in the 2 studio rooms. They are very bare bones, for example the beds have minimal cushioning, no bath mat, or place to hang towels in bathroom. But, As the owner said when we arrived, is a ranch, not a hotel. The room was clean. Both nights we were woken by upstairs renters at 5:45 am, and construction adjacent to the rooms at 7am. Only circulation in room is if you keep the windows open at night, otherwise it’s hot inside, even with fan.

    The owner is wonderful and accommodating. He serves delicious meals for a fair price. The pool and hot tub are nice, quiet and immersed in nature. The view from the balcony of the studio rooms have a beautiful view of the ranch where you can relax. Rooms are clean and you can make a basic breakfast. Water was hot. The horse ride was also very beautiful and had some nice views at sunset.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful Getaway in Costa Rica
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful scenery and very peaceful. Great swimming pools and hot tub

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is missing a small cosy restaurant/bar area well-placed in the nature.

    We had a brand new globe room/tent with a beautiful view of the sky and surroundings. The nature was beautiful and refreshing. The two swimming pools are great. Jorge was a great host, kind and full of great information.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    It´s a place super beautiful and paceful, a plus: the sky full of stars every night! And the service of Mr Jorge is outstanding!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Jorge was a fantastic host. Most accommodating and full of helpful advice. We loved the ranch feel, it was beautifully relaxing and peaceful with some friendly cute resident dogs. The room had everything we needed and we loved the swimming pool hot tub area which we basically had to ourselves complete with a water slide! Having drinks on the terrace at sunset was gorgeous too

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Fantastic didn’t want to leave
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wow wow wow , loved every minute here , we didn’t want to leave ,would happily stayed here for a month. We went horseback riding, zip lining, swimming in all of the pools , had Jorge over for an English cuppa and biscuits, then dinner. What a wonderful man running a fantastic place .

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    We think Vida deserves way more attention, wonderful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jorge was incredibly welcoming and made us feel at home. The property was wonderful; the pool / jacuzzi area were great to spend the evening in watching the sun set. And the hiking trails were a fun way to see many local birds (along with a great canine tour guide).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Great stay in rural surroundings close to Rincon de la Vieja park
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. The accommodation is basic, but that is clear from the description and photo’s.

    We stayed in the large four bedroom apartment and it is huge. The windows have screens so the wind blows through the apartment and cools it off at night. Kids loved the pool with the waterslide and the jacuzzi. We had dinner one evening and it was very tasty. Jorge is a great host, very helpful and friendly. We did the horse riding tour which was great, beautiful scenery and the staff was very flexible and friendly with my daughter who was a bit nervous. The road to get there is not great but a lot better than we expected based on other reviews.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Relaxed short holiday at ranch
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roads in the area need a bit more maintenance (potholes)

    As a family of four, two kids of 13 and 10, we enjoyed our 3 night stay at the ranch a lot. We had a comfortable room, with a spacious veranda and a nice view of the surrounding nature. The kids really had a lot of fun in the swimming pools, with tobogan slide and jacuzzi. Even though it was a bit drizzling, they had a very good time! With the guidance of the friendly owner Jorge, we also managed to spot some nice birds like Tucans, Caracara, Woodpeckers, etc. The ranch also has a nice trail for hiking.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Stunning location with all the basic nessesities. Great trails, National parj, horse back riding and zip line
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, helpful and interactive stuff, 3 swimming pools and delicious meals cooked for guests. We had great adventure in the zip line and admired wonderful view of the lush green mountains.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2023

    9.0
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a great stay at Vida Aventura. We enjoyed the beautiful stars in the sky at night, and had lots of fun at the pool and the pool slide with our 5-year old daughter. Rolando was helpful and arranged dinner and breakfast for us so we could really relax after hiking at Rincon de la Vieja, which we practically had to ourselves due to low season in May. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place to stay! Wonderful views, lovely pool, amazing staff! Thank you!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    8.0
    Great stay at the ranch!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some furniture in need of repairs

    Loved the authenticity of the ranch, the owners and employees! Everyone was very helpful and flexible! We enjoyed the location which was a bit remote and also a great base to explore multiple volcanoes and natural wonders in the areas. We had horseback riding and zip line activities in site and were able to enjoy the swimming pool and hot tub… with the water slide, which the kids loved! The food prepared by Gabriella was very tasty, best Costa Rican cuisine we had on the trip and we enjoyed the newly added bbq and fire pit installed by Jorge and Rolland. Kids loved the well behaved and cute dogs! Simply a great stay for those that are looking for a real Costa Rican experience!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    8.0
    Great activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't much shade at the pools.

    The room was as advertised, big, spacious & all the kitchen utensils you would need. The activities were amazing, we did horse back riding and zip lining. The staff were amazing. We also booked a dinner - it was very yummy!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    Rainbow stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the beautiful rainbow just in front of our room in the morning! Unbelievable! The owners were sweet, room comfy, everything ok.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jorge was a great host, very helpful giving us accurate directions to the park and towns. The food was home cooked and delicious, thanks Jorge for the coconuts.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    Lovely place in a calm environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location for hiking in Rincon de la Vieja National Park. We only stayed for two nights but enjoyed it a lot, especially the small pool area. The host was really friendly and served delicious dinner.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    Great ranch, snug room for 4
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No common area (lounge), so room for 2 couples quite snug, said common area was couch and table IN the room.

    Amazing pool and hot tub area, great waterslide, lovely trail on property, great horseback riding, loved the area, great views outside our door, we were very content there

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2023

    10
    Magical place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a dislike, but bring some food and drinks.

    Such a wonderful place. First of all, the territory of the farm is so beautiful. We sat on the porch watching lots of different birds. The studio was much nicer than on the picture and well equiped. There's no airconditioning, but you really don't need it because you're higher up and there's a fan. The host was super friendly and accommodating, made us feel really welcome. There's ziplining and horse riding. I wish we would have stayed here doing something, because the santa maria sector of the park was closed when we got there. The best thing was the hot tub under the stars.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    10
    Ranch experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    Great central location to all the attractions as National Park and Springs. Delicious dinner offered by the host (home made) which was the testiest that we ate in Costa Rica for good price. Quiet and isolated surroundings. Welcoming host who advised on on best attractions , logistics decisions and everything!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our host was super friendly 😀

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    9.0
    Very peaceful and quiet accomodation near Rincón de la Vieja.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing missing according to us was a electrical water boiler to make some tea. But this seems to be the case in many accomodations in Costa Rica.

    We have a very pleasant stay at Vida Adventura. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful to us. We we provided with excellent diner and breakfast options for a very reasonable additional charge. The surroundings are very peaceful and quiet whereas, for Costa Rican standards, it isn't too far off from the nearest big town ( 40 mins away from Liberia ). Horses are roaming around the estate and, although not a horse guy myself, they looked well fed and taken care off.

    Stayed in December 2022

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