"Where to begin? Garrison
& Silvia are the most gracious hosts. The massages? Marco
and Vivian work miracles!"
Michelle and Dave, Houston
& Silvia are the most gracious hosts. The massages? Marco
and Vivian work miracles!"
Michelle and Dave, Houston
Thank you Olman, Alex and Harold and all the staff for
taking care of our every wish. Rancho Pacifico is a
unique and beautiful place - we all miss the monkeys
waking us up in the morning!"
Lynette, Napa California
taking care of our every wish. Rancho Pacifico is a
unique and beautiful place - we all miss the monkeys
waking us up in the morning!"
Lynette, Napa California
When we got home and tried to describe the escape in the
clouds that we experienced nobody could believe
us.....everything about our vacation was simply the best
we ever experienced - thanks to RP.
Amber, St Louis, Missouri
clouds that we experienced nobody could believe
us.....everything about our vacation was simply the best
we ever experienced - thanks to RP.
Amber, St Louis, Missouri
"We had just a wonderful time.
All I can do is applaud your vision and hard work,
grace, style and warmth"
Jaye and Yvonne, Bowie, Maryland
All I can do is applaud your vision and hard work,
grace, style and warmth"
Jaye and Yvonne, Bowie, Maryland
"Steph, Steph and I truly enjoyed our time at RP....you
have a wonderful staff. I miss my daily spa treatment
with Vivian, she is such a lovely person and terriffic
therapist. I miss the wonderful dinners prepared by Alex
and Juan, I have been spoiled by the mix of flavors and
have no interest in the heavy american foods that I have
become so accustomed to and thought I could not live
without!"
Donna, Berlin, New Hampshire
have a wonderful staff. I miss my daily spa treatment
with Vivian, she is such a lovely person and terriffic
therapist. I miss the wonderful dinners prepared by Alex
and Juan, I have been spoiled by the mix of flavors and
have no interest in the heavy american foods that I have
become so accustomed to and thought I could not live
without!"
Donna, Berlin, New Hampshire
Carrin and Jason, Austin, Texas
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| Jane, Boston The Ashtons getting married on the beach (from Ontario Canada) |
| Gerard & Geraldine - Costa Rica Daniel & Carrie saying goodbye after the honeymoon (Chicago) |
| Klewicki girls getaway (Palm Beach ) Janet enjoys alone-time (Minnesota) Carol and Mom (Chicago and Atlanta) |
| Adrina, Carolan & Michelle (NYC) Max and Stephanie (Montreal) Silva Family (San Diego) |
| Stamata (Chicago) Angie and Tom Honeymoon (Prescott AZ) |
| Irene (New Jersey), Josha (San Francisco), Vanessa (Los Angeles) Madonna & Dan (Cincinatti, OH) Scott and Mia (New Orleans) |
| Russell, Canto and Patrick (Chicago) Troy and Colleen (Chicago) John and Verna (Colorado) |
"you were right about the temperatures....sleeping was
delightful - and waking up to the monkeys and toucans every
morning was even better...we nver needed AC!"
john and lucy banner, houston texas
Let us know when the cookbook comes out!!"
lorraina rabitti, milan, italy
"the area around rancho pacifico offers everything we came to
costa rica for...it was great to settle in and do day trips instead
of trying to cover multiple areas on bad roads. you should tell
others to do the same"
genie stark, chicago illinois
"to tell you the truth we stretched our budget to stay at rancho
pacifico - but it was more than worth it! .....special thanks to
gilbert for taking such good care of us"
lisa and pete drury, weston vermont
"we've rented vacation homes around the world and like the
privacy.....we really felt that we had that and much more at
rancho pacifico -- including a lot less bugs than we expected!"
eric and nicole, boulder colorado
"we're pretty adventurous....so we were really impressed that
there was so much to do so close-by. all your guests should
go on the boat trip - that was a highlight"
keith and jojo cox, sitka alaska
"wish we'd stayed longer - everyting was just right"
dallas campbell, buena vista colorado
"many thanks to chef alex - we are still talking about the
special desert he made for us."
john and teresa, montreal canada
"my husband and I had a fabulous time....the couples
massages are the best in the world!"
tammi, thibodaux louisiana
"...in the end what should separate a boutique hotel is the staff
....that sincerely cares for the guests needs and desires - and
has the time to devote to fulfilling them."
as seen in Best Life, May 2006
"we all really did feel like family - glad we stayed those extra
days and didn't go travelling around - we had everything we
needed right at rancho pacifico."
john costello, san antonio texas
"it's kinda like being in a private estate - but where everybody
has lots of space and privacy while being perfectly attended to.
the staff makes rancho pacifico one-of-a-kind and truly
remarkable - we'll be back!"
tom and andie, scottsdale arizona
"the attention to detail is amazing....we loved the orchids and
birds of paradise. we've been looking all over costa rica for
an experience like this. we still can't stop talking about the
view"
ray and family, san diego california
| Ben , Boston Andy & Jennifer - (NYC) Mary, Houston |
Jennifer and John, Texas
Nir and Eva, San Francisco
Wood family, Idaho
Nir and Eva, San Francisco
Wood family, Idaho
Sutherland Family
Hamilton, Bermuda
at Ballena Natl Park
Hamilton, Bermuda
at Ballena Natl Park
Fernando, Adrianna and Luis
San Jose, CR
San Jose, CR
Inness, Gerard, Sooty
and Soo
Los Angeles
and Soo
Los Angeles
Angela and Aron
Edina, Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota
Sutherland Family
Hamilton, Bermuda
Hamilton, Bermuda
Lee and Sarah
Atlanta
Atlanta
Melissa
Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, Maryland
"we recently spent a wonderful vacation with you in
August and hope to return in April for a visit. The
hotel staff was excellent, as was the food. My
husband still talks about the fabulous sashimi
appetizers Alex made. No wonder we extended our
stay!"
linda, arlington virginia
" i can’t tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves at
Rancho Pacifico. We truly had the most wonderful
time and enjoyed being pampered by your staff;
Olman, Alex, Jose and Eric et al treated us like
royalty. We can’t thank them enough and Linda and I
have vowed to learn to speak Spanish before we
return. We start our lessons next Monday evening!"
malcolm, hamilton bermuda
August and hope to return in April for a visit. The
hotel staff was excellent, as was the food. My
husband still talks about the fabulous sashimi
appetizers Alex made. No wonder we extended our
stay!"
linda, arlington virginia
" i can’t tell you how much we enjoyed ourselves at
Rancho Pacifico. We truly had the most wonderful
time and enjoyed being pampered by your staff;
Olman, Alex, Jose and Eric et al treated us like
royalty. We can’t thank them enough and Linda and I
have vowed to learn to speak Spanish before we
return. We start our lessons next Monday evening!"
malcolm, hamilton bermuda
"Rancho Pacifico has ruined my life - forever!
Now that I'm home I miss everyting - the days, the nights, the
friendship - everything!"
Cathryn, NYC
Now that I'm home I miss everyting - the days, the nights, the
friendship - everything!"
Cathryn, NYC
With a high pressure lifestyle, I came to relax..... The spa and
therapists are the best I've ever had. You enter a differnet
world where stress can't reach.... I left feeling like a new
person.
Jane, San Francisco
therapists are the best I've ever had. You enter a differnet
world where stress can't reach.... I left feeling like a new
person.
Jane, San Francisco
Silvia and Roberto
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Kimberly and Christian
Houston
Houston
| Lisa (Chicago) and Cathryn (NYC) Melissa, Allison (NYC) and Shannon (Calif) |
Sheryl Crow with Garrison and Silvia
Paz, Vivian, Kumari - Panama and Costa
Rica
Leon and Susan wedding (Colorado)
Lisa and Amy
Gary (Salt Lake City)
Rica
Leon and Susan wedding (Colorado)
Lisa and Amy
Gary (Salt Lake City)
"Rancho Pacifico is an Oasis where time stops - until you
have to leave! The staff becomes family and the surroundings
like paradise. The serenity experienced is unsurpassed and
the memories will be most cherished."
have to leave! The staff becomes family and the surroundings
like paradise. The serenity experienced is unsurpassed and
the memories will be most cherished."
Kelly and Rob Hundt, chesterton indiana
Jennifer, Kelly, Kim, Kelly, Carrie and
Bob - looking at the monkeys from the
clubhouse.
Bob - looking at the monkeys from the
clubhouse.
| Carrie with Tito, Chicago Heather and Corey, Vail Diana and Noah, Chicago |
| Randy and Heather, Bermuda Sam and Sarah, NYC The Williams, Washington D.C |
" We never felt so well taken care of....the staff is amazing.
The entire week was stress-free and exactly the spa experience
we hoped for....there are no better therapists!!."
The entire week was stress-free and exactly the spa experience
we hoped for....there are no better therapists!!."
Richards Family
Texas
Texas
Lynn, Larry and David
Baltimore
Baltimore
| Cindy and her "Group Special" gang from Miami (with Bacci), Heather & Robert, Hawaii |
| Elizabeth - Santa Monica, Kelly & Scott - Atlanta, The Alpeters, Minnesota |
The Formbys, Atlanta
Marcus and Nan, NYC
Rob, Kim, Kristen, Sarah,
The girls from Latvia -
their second visit
Barry, Eric and Barbara,
Princeton, NJ
The girls from Latvia -
their second visit
Barry, Eric and Barbara,
Princeton, NJ
"Thank you again for the wonderful time we had while in
Costa Rica. It was truly a memorable visit and we loved
everything about RP. We had fun on all the activities that were
arranged for us and were impressed that all of the tour groups
thought so highly of RP, especially Olman (of course). Even
the locals in the restaurants and at the beach knew RP when
we said we were staying there! We were a bit apprehensive
about the trip since this was our first "adventure" vacation but
from the start, everyone at RP were so helpful and nice that we
were immediately put at ease."
Betty and Phil, Brooklyn, NY
Costa Rica. It was truly a memorable visit and we loved
everything about RP. We had fun on all the activities that were
arranged for us and were impressed that all of the tour groups
thought so highly of RP, especially Olman (of course). Even
the locals in the restaurants and at the beach knew RP when
we said we were staying there! We were a bit apprehensive
about the trip since this was our first "adventure" vacation but
from the start, everyone at RP were so helpful and nice that we
were immediately put at ease."
Betty and Phil, Brooklyn, NY
Be sure to tell future guests that they may want to visit Rancho
as their last part of their trip...everything else will pale in
comparison. Please send our warmest regards to your staff (
especially James)......we miss and think about you guys all the
time!!!! I hope to be there again,...I really do!!!!!
Lisa and Jonathan, Boulder Colorado
as their last part of their trip...everything else will pale in
comparison. Please send our warmest regards to your staff (
especially James)......we miss and think about you guys all the
time!!!! I hope to be there again,...I really do!!!!!
Lisa and Jonathan, Boulder Colorado
| Alvaro and Maite - Madrid Heather and Jasse - NYC Anya and Brian - San Diego |
Combining visits and activities in the area with relaxing day
moments by the pool, at the spa, or just going for a short
walk to see monkeys, toucans,and waterfalls. During our 20
day visit to Costa rica we stayed at 10 hotels - RP was easily
the best."
Alvaro and Maite - Madrid Spain
moments by the pool, at the spa, or just going for a short
walk to see monkeys, toucans,and waterfalls. During our 20
day visit to Costa rica we stayed at 10 hotels - RP was easily
the best."
Alvaro and Maite - Madrid Spain
| Doug, Brandon and Doug - Houston Celebrating a good day! Kel and Norma - California |
| Rice Family reunion - Texas Evan and Susan - NTC Jonathan and Sue - North Carolina |
Complete Hotel, Spa, Rates & Travel Info: RP HOME
Pinch me, this definitely has to be a dream!!!!
Our time at rp was absolutely amazing - far more than we
could have imagined...the stafff is amazing!
Chef Alex is truly talented - I miss him realizing it is now I
that has to cook dinner. Olman, the manager, well we loved
him. Harold - he was wonderful.The maids are out of this
world - they were so meticulous - and everytinme they
cleaned so sweetly and friendly. This was only our first
anniversary - we know we will go back for many more!
Derek and Nicole, Texas
| David & Michelle - UK Jess and Susan - Idaho Kira & Joanne - New Hampshire Diana and Lewis - Florida |
| Michelle and Kevin - Montana Pamela - Utah Pete and Sara - Houston Kyla and Simon - Australia |
Cocktails in the Whales Tail
Lounge
Lounge
"We came for the view - but we loved it for so many more
reasons! Being up here on the mountain, away from it all
was a thrill for us city-people. The food, the hospitality, the
friendships we developed and the experiences we had made
our visit to RP much more than we ever would have
expected".
Donnie and Shannon
London, England
reasons! Being up here on the mountain, away from it all
was a thrill for us city-people. The food, the hospitality, the
friendships we developed and the experiences we had made
our visit to RP much more than we ever would have
expected".
Donnie and Shannon
London, England
"Our 2nd visit was better than the 1st! The new additions are
amazing......without a doubt, the classiest place in Costa Rica!"
James and Jenette,
San Francisco
amazing......without a doubt, the classiest place in Costa Rica!"
James and Jenette,
San Francisco
"Thank you for paradise on the mountain and for sharing
your lovely Costa Rican ways. I loved my visit. My dreams
were intense and fiery - not to be easily forgotten"
Sheryl Crow
Singer, Songwriter
your lovely Costa Rican ways. I loved my visit. My dreams
were intense and fiery - not to be easily forgotten"
Sheryl Crow
Singer, Songwriter
| Ben and Ali - London Mike and Janet - Colorado David and Linda - Texas |
Honeymooning from
Switzerland
Switzerland
Friends dinner
The Strelitz' at breakfast
| Happy Birthday Lisa - L.A. Sue, Stu and Tito- New Jersey Toni and Shan, Utah Newman Family - New York Martha and Jim - Wichita |
Todd and Sara - Atlanta
"It is impossible to express how overwhelmed we were after a
week at RP. We stretched our budget a bit because of the great
things we had heard and have to say that everything we
experienced - food, service, comfort, spa, beauty - exceeded
our wildest expectations. If there is truth to "you get what you
pay for" - we have learned the lesson forever!"
Gary and An - Miami
week at RP. We stretched our budget a bit because of the great
things we had heard and have to say that everything we
experienced - food, service, comfort, spa, beauty - exceeded
our wildest expectations. If there is truth to "you get what you
pay for" - we have learned the lesson forever!"
Gary and An - Miami
Charles and Artha - NYC
"We really loved our stay at Rancho Pacifico. We both have
said we would love to come for a week every year and we
definitely plan to do that. In all of our travels together these
past 17 years, we have not found a hotel in particular that
we liked so much we wanted to return to. Rancho Pacifico
is the first. We found Costa Rica to be an absolutely
beautiful country and the people warm and friendly.Thank
you for providing the wonderful experience we had at
Rancho Pacifico and please let your staff know how much
we enjoyed them. We look forward to visiting next year"
Amy and Leon - Victoria, Texas
said we would love to come for a week every year and we
definitely plan to do that. In all of our travels together these
past 17 years, we have not found a hotel in particular that
we liked so much we wanted to return to. Rancho Pacifico
is the first. We found Costa Rica to be an absolutely
beautiful country and the people warm and friendly.Thank
you for providing the wonderful experience we had at
Rancho Pacifico and please let your staff know how much
we enjoyed them. We look forward to visiting next year"
Amy and Leon - Victoria, Texas
"The staff was lovely--in particular, Melvin was incredibly
reliable and flexible in transporting us all over--even when
times and places changed. Marvin and Rony are class acts,
making one feel cared for and creating an atmosphere of
gentility at all times. All of the staff treated us well--and the
treatments were superb."
Lisa and Jonathan, Irvington N.Y.
reliable and flexible in transporting us all over--even when
times and places changed. Marvin and Rony are class acts,
making one feel cared for and creating an atmosphere of
gentility at all times. All of the staff treated us well--and the
treatments were superb."
Lisa and Jonathan, Irvington N.Y.
"Paula and I are celebrating our one year
anniversary today and getting the RP email really
made our day. We reminisce of the time we spent at
RP and look forward to coming back real soon. I
hope you all are doing well and tell the staff we said
hello and think of them often."
Paula and Steve, Phoenix AZ
anniversary today and getting the RP email really
made our day. We reminisce of the time we spent at
RP and look forward to coming back real soon. I
hope you all are doing well and tell the staff we said
hello and think of them often."
Paula and Steve, Phoenix AZ
"Tranquility, Serenity, Bliss and Peaceful restfulness
await in the lush green rainforest while feeling free
from the hassles of the "real world" ..... Everyone is
joyful, friendly and helpful."
Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Author
"Chicken Soup for the Soul" series
await in the lush green rainforest while feeling free
from the hassles of the "real world" ..... Everyone is
joyful, friendly and helpful."
Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Author
"Chicken Soup for the Soul" series
| Sometimes we entertain (Waiter and Bartender Marvin and Vianey) - and sometimes the guests do (Charles and Sara) |
| Jodi with Tito (Adam is taking the picture!) John & Kelly, Ohio Paula & John, Chicago |
Joseph and Kelly - Georgia
"The food was excellent and the spa and food package
were well worth it. We are going back next year with
some of our family and we may retire in Costa Rica. You
will love this place, the people, and the price, while not
cheap is not unreasonable for the luxury and the service."
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were well worth it. We are going back next year with
some of our family and we may retire in Costa Rica. You
will love this place, the people, and the price, while not
cheap is not unreasonable for the luxury and the service."
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| Olivia and Pam, NYC Lisa, Linda, and Kim admiring a Pacific sunset, Healdsburg, CA Nicole and Gene, California |
Thakkar Family - Costa
Mesa, CA
Mesa, CA
"I want you to know that my appreciation extends to each
and every single staff at RP who made such an effort to
make us feel at home and a part of the RP family.
Everyone was kind and attentive to our needs, and most
importantly genuine in the way they took care of us. We
traveled to other cities, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, and San
Jose before we left Costa Rica, and our treatment at
other similar ranking hotels were by far nothing like
what we experienced at RP. We were quite shocked and
sincerely missed the RP family after we left."
Lan, Houston
and every single staff at RP who made such an effort to
make us feel at home and a part of the RP family.
Everyone was kind and attentive to our needs, and most
importantly genuine in the way they took care of us. We
traveled to other cities, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, and San
Jose before we left Costa Rica, and our treatment at
other similar ranking hotels were by far nothing like
what we experienced at RP. We were quite shocked and
sincerely missed the RP family after we left."
Lan, Houston
Wes and Lainie - Tampa
| The Blanton Family, Florida David, David, Pippa and Sara, Switzerland and England Tracy & Adam, Austin (engaged at RP) |
Olivia and Judd - L.A.
Peter, Cynthia, Rayn and
Lauren - Virginia
Lauren - Virginia