Hotels near El Pilon Station

"Food was excellent. Newly added thermal pools provided nice natural setting. "

"It is hard to express truly how exceptional this place is. What makes it so special is the incredible customer service that all staff on the ranch provided. The owner, Jorge, is a constant presence who continually went out of his way to ensure that my family of 4 with two children (ages 8 and 11) maximized our experience. We were able to chat with him several times. In those talks, we learned about Costa Rica in general as well as the more local region surrounding the ranch. He provided suggestions for places to eat while in Monteverde which turned out to be 10/10. Given the remote area, it is best to eat breakfast and lunch at the ranch. The food is prepared specifically for you. Jorge will message you asking what you would like from the menu and it is made with care from the wonderful staff that work there, who are locals from the surrounding small towns. One of them even took the time to make a large grass cricket as a souvenir. The ranch includes an extensive trail network for hiking or running which have numerous great lookouts overlooking the rolling hills of the area and volcanoes in the distant. Also there is a swimming pool with a very fun - and fast - water slide. The hot tub and numerous hammocks were also well utilized. Our family utilized the horseback riding that the ranch offers which was a fantastic experience. The horses are well looked after and are essentially free range across the vast ranch, sometimes walking up to your door. 10/10 location! "

"Absolutely wonderful place with all the amenities an older adult needs! Very responsive and polite despite all our...figure it out as you go...errors. They made booking easy, tips were included in the food bill, gardens were amazing and grounds keepers were always busy!!! Would love to come again. "

"Hot tub too cool"

"The view of the volcano from this resort was amazing. The hot springs were a great addition! It saved money staying here than going elsewhere and buying a day pass. The food was very good and the pool bar was very reasonable priced. Room was spacious and clean. Would definitely stay again. Make sure to zip line!"

"Nous y étions en famille avec notre enfant de 6 ans pour 3 nuits lors du congé de Pâques, début avril. Nous avions un bungalow Superior, ce qui nous offrait une vue imprenable sur le volcan Arenal. Les choix de déjeuner compris avec l’héberge était très bien. Le personnel était très sympathique, accommodant et disponible pour guider sur les activités à faire dans la région. La localisation était idéale, à proximité des principales activités à faire dans la région, à moins de 10 minutes de voiture du parc national Arenal et des nombreuses sources d’eau chaude. L’accessibilité des restaurants est bien si vous avez une voiture, il y en a plusieurs dans un rayon de 5 à 10 minutes et à 15-20 minutes de La Fortuna. "

"We really enjoyed our stay at this resort and wish we could have stayed longer. We traveled as a family with a pre-teen. They had everything we needed on site. The room was quiet and clean with a great view. We enjoyed the hot springs and wet bar and "snack" restaurant's wood fired pizza. Breakfast was a highlight with delicious hot food and fresh fruit. "

"A get-back-to-nature experience, if you like nature, wild things, and simplicity, the Lost Iguana is great. One of the more remote resorts and great because of that. "

"Had a great time. Very helpful staff. Restaurant has good dinner options. "