Cala Luna Boutique Hotel

From the moment I was dropped off at Cala Luna I was continually amazed at how the experience just got better and better. Each room is its own single villa, surrounded by the lush forest, and just steps from a most beautiful and sandy beach. The sunsets are incredible. The rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable. The tubs are large enough for about 5 people! The food was fresh right from their very own farm. The dishes were works of art every single time. The staff was warm and gracious and nothing was ever too much for them. They got back to me with my requests quickly and with ease. The pool area was sweet, with a few private areas tucked away from others. It is easy to be lazy and relax at Cala Luna but if you want to move, walks on the beach both north and south directions go on forever. It was nice to be about a 15 minute walk from Tamarindo and be secluded but close enough to town to get there quickly. But trust me, you won't want to leave the property. It is just magical.

Hotel lobby area is very nice. Rooms are very nice 4 star (stayed in getaway suite). Pool is very nice - big and good temp but area around pool is small and crowded. On windy days the pool would get significant amount of debris from surrounding trees and no effort was made to remove debris during the day. If you are looking for a good beach this is not the spot for you. While scenery at the beach is beautiful, it is very rocky and not swimmable. The sunsets are gorgeous. You can walk 15 min by beach to Tamarindo beach where you can swim (but not convenient). The grounds are extremely well kept and walkways to rooms are beautiful. You often see monkeys. Restaurants - Origins was a disappointment with most dishes having Caribbean spices and few options without. Service was average. Breakfast buffet was “meatless” unless you pay extra for bacon. Bring reusable water bottles as you pay for minibar water - there are filtered water stations at pool and lobby. This is not an adult only resort so be prepared for kids in the pool.

My yoga studio puts on 3 international retreats per year. We change up the locations for spring & fall, but we always return to Cala Luna each January. We have made this beautiful hotel a tradition and our clients continue to come back again & again. From the business side, Carol & Silvia in group sales are fantastic. Warm, professional, patient and creative. My favorite people to work with. Easy communication & deep knowledge of area. When something feels stale after a few years, they step right in with new ideas & itinerary support. The food & restaurant staff are outstanding. The food is fresh, delicious & loved by our clients. Flor & Steven are tenured professionals who take very good care of the morning crowd & our lunches. Mura was in charge of our evening service. She was patient, friendly and warm. Too many staff to name, but they are all so skilled. Papaya ceviche, new pizzas, and the brisket are stand-outs. And fries by the pool with passion fruit bbq sauce. The rooms are spacious & offer plenty of room for clients who want a roommate. The front desk team are so helpful & welcoming. Johny. David, Eddy, Karla, Nicole, Michael, Donovan. So many to thank. Your retreat guests will love it

We finished our Cost Rica odyssey at the Cala Luna Boutique Hotel. We enjoyed 4 days doing nothing but sitting by the pool, walking the beach (no swimming access to ocean here), and eating. Breakfast was included, and it was a buffet with option of ordering fresh omelet or rancheros. We had dinner here twice . The catch of the day can be prepared 4 different ways. Coconut Lemongrass and Yellow Curry options were delicious. Staff very friendly.

What a relaxing beautiful hotel. The service was incredible. The food was delicious right near the beach. Total relaxation could not ask for Moore on a vacation vacation.