Tranquilidad Resort

We arrived at Tranquilidad and immediately loved it! The first part of our trip was very busy with excursions so this was the perfect relaxation stop on our journey from La Fortuna to Manuel Antonio. The bungalow we were in was huge, two bedrooms, two toilets, a large kitchen. Everything was clean. There was a gap under the front door so a suggestion would be some weather stripping under that door to keep some of the ants out. The AC worked well for n the bedrooms. The pool was lovely. The main attraction was the beach. Although the waves are a bit rough my kids still enjoyed building sand castles and jumping in the waves. The sunsets were fabulous. We did eat onsite, the included breakfast was great and cooked to order. The dinner menu was basic but kept us happy for two nights. If there longer we may have ventured further out (other restaurants are not nearby). We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others lookjng for deserted beach vibes and relaxation!

What a beautiful place! Homey feel, gorgeous gardens, nice pool, stunning views and wildlife, and never crowded; the only intrusion into your space will be the friendly, adorable dogs.  Sylvia is an amazing innkeeper, who was extremely accommodating and appeared to care deeply about guests having a good experience. Andrea is also fabulous. Some of the nicest people.  Although the location is remote, there are things to do; Sylvia suggested we take a mangrove tour from right next door; it was just us on the boat to ourselves, with no other boats nearby, and lots of birds, monkeys, and other animals. It was serene and magical. The location also works for a daytrip to Manuel Antonio. The rooms were simple and rustic; you'd be disappointed if hoping for something refined or pristine.  The beach is gorgeous for long walks at low tide; soft sand and almost no people. However, erosion and sea level rise has clearly impacted it greatly and it is inches from flooding at high tide. Clearly, this hotel will not be able to survive all that much longer, but it's amazing place to visit now, while its years are numbered.

The name is appropriate! Peaceful, beautiful spot, with direct access to miles of mostly abandoned beach, and a mangrove lagoon on the other side (they have kayaks you can use, and fishermen will like it). Two nice lookouts to enjoy the ocean views. There are warnings about rip currents, so caution is needed in the water. We chose this resort because it is pet friendly, and only charges $5/night for pets. There is a long drive along the ocean on a dirt road to reach the resort. Plenty of potholes, but doable. Bring your own food (we had a well-equipped kitchen area) or plan to eat in their restaurant, as it's a long way to a restaurant. Our room was clean, but not attractive. There was a table outside the room, but no table or chairs in the room. Although the restaurant was supposed to be open every day, when we got there we were informed they were not serving lunch that day. They were nice enough to open for us and the food was decent. Ceviche that night was among the worst I've had. Breakfast was sparse, although there was fruit and orange juice you could help yourself to. If you want a quiet place to get away from the crowd and enjoy looking at the ocean, this is a great place.