Lands in Love Hotel and Resort

The photos online don't do this place justice. It's GORGEOUS. The interor decor is eclectic and artsy and the exterior gives the impression that the rainforest is trying to take it back. It was an easy hour drive to La Fortuna which made attractions there accessible but far enough to be truly peaceful. We sat multiple afternoons just in lounge chairs watching birds in the valley right outside our room. The attractions like canyoning on site were VERY reasonably priced and convenient with excellent staff across the board. The food was great and allowed us to truly relax as vegans on holiday. They were very busy while we were there and served buffet style meals which allowed us to try a bit of everything they make. We'll be back with the whole family!

I was fortunate that they had a room available on short notice when I decided to leave another place that I didn't like because it had no birds. This place is quite the opposite and I was able to add quite a few to my lifer list. The main building itself is showing its age and is a bit musty from the high humidity over the years, but I guess that's expected. The rooms are sort of scattered around in buildings in which some are more accessible than others. The one I had was good, with 2 fans and a small sitting area in the back to watch "things" go by. I love taking pictures & the moths and bugs in the evening and mornings were interesting. The pool looked fine, but I did not use it. The restaurant is vegan and I thought it might be an interesting experience, but while the food was ample and very well prepared I was happy to get back to my regular routine again after 4 days. Service was OK, but sometimes being the only one there, I had to knock on the kitchen door to get attention, which was better when more folks were around. There is only a one way road in & out so driving around the property is not too easy. There are lots of trails, only a few of which I explored because I found the lagoon to be the best and easiest place to photograph birds, and I saw many that I had not seen before, like Laughing Falcons and Green Ibis for example. I guess the only issue I had was with the very narrow access roads to the rooms. On one occasion I had to get some people to guide me past a parked truck, but to their credit the staff got the owner to move it shortly after I complained. I guess the roads were made when everyone had smaller cars.

I would like to highly recommend Lior Esh who organized our trip to Costa Rica. Lior planned an amazing trip for us, chose excellent hotels and charming professional guides. Every evening she explained to us the plan for the next day, what to wear and how to get there and she was available and attentive to our every request. We stayed at LANDS IN LOVE and were happy to get to know her and the friends who founded this paradise and discovered how delicious and rich the vegan food is. Many thanks Lior for a perfect trip that we wouldn't have been able to do without you!!!

i stayed at this hotel in december 2024. i can’t even describe in words how bad this hotel was. to be honest it shouldn’t even be called a “hotel”. this place was a true dumpster, the room was absolutely disgustingly dirty, bugs EVERYWHERE, wet mattresses, no sheets, no room for our luggage’s, bug infested walls, showers were very dirty, the sink wouldn’t turn on, i could go on forever with how many things were wrong with this dumpster. there was also a dog shelter right next to this place and the whole entire area was reeking of strong dog pee. even while we were eating in the restaurant( which had spiders everywhere and horrible food) you could still smell strong dog pee. it was also incredibly far so there wasn’t any options for food. i would absolutely not recommend this hotel to anybody.

Lands in Love Vegan Resort was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. It is a very charming and quiet place with a great story. After an exhausting week in the hectic sprawl of San José, arriving at this serene, nature-surrounded retreat was exactly what I needed. Even before I arrived, the staff at Lands in Love were incredibly accommodating and helpful. They arranged transportation from San José to the resort and promptly answered all my logistical questions. When I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and hospitality that made me feel like I was coming home. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was enjoyable—whether by helping me choose adventure activities, serving delicious food, or providing guided tours of the property. The property itself is expansive and features many animals from the on-site sanctuary. It was heartwarming to see dogs being walked, ducks waddling across the road, and to spend time with a very friendly, chubby cat in the lobby. The other guests were also very friendly and it just felt like everyone here was happy. The food served throughout the day was fantastic, and I never got bored eating here three times a day. The menu offers dishes from various international cuisines, so there’s something for everyone. The portions were generous and satisfying. Even as a vegan establishment, the food was so convincingly authentic that I had to double-check! Even if you're not staying at the resort, it’s worth stopping by for lunch and visiting the animals on the property. Thank you to everyone at Lands in Love who made my stay in Costa Rica unforgettable. I’m already planning my next trip back!

Lovely place in the liftoff the forest.clean comfy rooms. Not fancy. Friendly staff and incredible vegan food. In residence exotic ducks. A little dog barking as they are a rescue center. It is about an hour drive from some of the tourist attractions in la fortuna. Close to rafting/ zip lining and other adventures