WOW! My husband & I read all the reviews on Trip Advisor & booked our vacation based on that & we were not one bit disappointed! Believe it! This place is amazing! From the pickup at the airport (Thanks Francesco!) to the helpful girls who checked us in (Thanks Janina & Ari!), to the wonderful Spa staff (we loved the couples' massage!!!!) to the sweet ladies in the cocina, preparing all the wonderful food, to the friendly owners (Calvin & Jackie)! We are not rich, by any means, but we felt like millionaires at this resort with the luxurious surroundings with lush plants & flowers, absolutely delicious meals and courteous & extremely helpful staff ! (I had torn my bathing suit while trying to rip out the tag & when I asked for a needle & thread to sew it myself, that was out of the question & they took care of it for me!!) We stayed only 4 nights & the staff catered to all our needs. They even provide a laundry service! We were driven to Playa Avellanas where we saw the famous Lola & enjoyed lunch on the beach (an excellent place for seared tuna & their fries are awesome!). We also ventured into Tamarindo for one night & the staff drove us there & picked us up at our request. They made sure we had time to shop a little & then to have dinner so it worked out perfectly! To celebrate our 10-yr wedding anniversary, we had an exquisite meal prepared for us at LADE after our couples' massage & that was simply divine! Oh yes, that was after the strawberries in sugar along with champagne! The atmosphere could not have been more romantic for the whole 4 nights that we were there! Our biggest diappointment was our flight had been delayed when we arrived so we only got to the resort after 4:30 on our first day but the sunset was simply phenomenal, so the welcome was incredible! We took an early morning yoga class (it was a first for both of us) & this was incredibly invigorating & relaxing! The view was just breath-taking! We heard howler monkeys the first day but then they became shy, & other wildlife we enjoyed include the little lizards on the walls & the tiny frogs in our bathroom! The pool was refreshing, along with the smoothies & we felt like we were in paradise on a hilltop! My husband ventured out on the early morning walk one day & it is not for the faint of heart! All those uphill & downhill roads you drive on to reach this heavenly place, are the same hills you climb on the walk & some of these hills are really intense! We left feeling sad yet completely relaxed & refreshed! Thanks also to Wilfredo who helped us get some coffee & Cacique at the grocery store so we could stock up before we left Costa Rica! A really great BIG thanks to all of you at LADE for an incredible experience we will not soon forget!
Terry & Mick

Los Altos is a lovely, flawlessly run luxury b&b perched in the mountains outside of the over developed Tamarindo. It is small and welcoming, the inn is run in a very familal way and expect to shae a breafast table with other guests, enjoying a gourmet costa rican prepared in the kitchen of the chic open air living area. The owners dog oso will lead the way for a morning hike on the dirt roads crisscrossing the property, the hotel staff will drive you to playa avellanas, a local surfer beach with Lolla's, a cool beach bar presided over by a giant pig, lolla. the blue dolphin catamaran tour is also a great afternoon outing with an incredible sunset view. los altos is truly a special place, with a magical view and warm intimate setting and attentive staff for those who appreciate a non-resort type of unique boutique property off the beaten path but close to a lot of things to do.

My wife and I spent 2 nights at Los Altos de Eros in early February, 2008. We came in from Playa Junquillal after 2 nights near Arenal Volcano and 2 nights in Playa Junquillal.

The resort is several kilometers up a winding track from the main road outside Tamarindo, which added to the great secluded feel. Once inside, the property (both rooms and common areas) is so luxurious that one can forget about the wilderness just outside. We were greeted with fruit smoothies and a tour of the property, including a spa, yoga ashram, infinity pool and our queen poolside room. The room was simple but elegant, with a nice bathroom, outdoor tile shower and A/C. Perfectly lovely for us. The sounds from the kitchen outside our room were never really a problem.

As others have said, be prepared for some minor interaction with the local wildlife. We found this to be a cool aspect of the property. We had little (and harmless) tree frogs in the outdoor shower and numerous lizards came out at night to eat bugs. Also saw a large iguana poolside one morning. These events give Los Altos de Eros a "camping luxe" feel - a great juxtaposition of luxury accommodations and nature.

The staff and owners were all wonderful. I came to Los Altos de Eros nursing a stomach bug from drinking the water in Junquillal. While the staff catered to me with drinks and special food requests to soothe my sensitive stomach, owner Jackie had her driver pick up medication for me in Tamarindo. All this special attention was without additional charge. Jackie even refused my request to pay for the meds.

The hotel also put out a complimentary Super Bowl Sunday spread of different pizzas for the guests to enjoy during the game, even though it was not an evening when dinner is generally served by the hotel. Classy and impressive.

My only regrets were that I couldn't do the couples massage with my wife (canceled w/o charge) or truly enjoy the Saturday evening dinner and drinking because of how I was feeling. She had to do the massage alone. Oh well!

Guests should remember that breakfast and lunch dining, and the 2x weekly dinners, are served community style with all guests sitting at one large table. We found it enjoyable to dine and converse and laugh with the other guests and Jackie and Calvin, all of whom were sympathetic to (and a little mocking of!)my plight. However, be advised if you are not the type of person that enjoys meeting and dining with cool new people.

Thanks again to Los Altos de Eros for all the TLC.

My Wife and I recently stayed at Los Altos De Eros during our honeymoon. Everything was wonderful from the service of the staff, to the splendid meals to the natural beauty of the location within Costa Rica.
The best way to describe it would be a luxurious Bed and Breakfast. Imagine having every luxury at your fingertips, superb spa service, delicious drinks, fabulous food and excellent accommodations (please excuse the excessive alliterations). We were greeted as old friends and treated like Royalty.
What we enjoyed most about our stay was the communal feel. Eating meals with the other guests was truly interesting as we enjoyed stories about other parts of Costa Rica.
My wife and I loved Los Altos De Eros so much that we are already trying to plan a return trip next year. I would reccomend this outstanding inn to anyone wthout a seconds hesitation. That's why I think Los Altos De Eros is the 100% Absolute Best.