So my wife and I got back from Altos de Eros yesterday and we had a great time. We met some wonderful people, as I'm sure you will if you decide to travel there. As the old saying goes, "like attracts like."
I thought I would leave a review so that you would know what to expect.
First of all, Los Altos de Eros is not a hotel, it's just not, OK? So if you are expecting that hyper-professional touch that you get at a Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, or Orient Express hotel, you won't get that here, it's just not at that level. I don't think they want to be either. At LADE you get a much more personable staff that are a pleasure to be around. They do a wonderful job.
My review of the food would be that it is very good, but not as good as the website would have you believe. Breakfast is solid every day. Scrambled eggs, rice and beans, fresh fruit. Not exactly reinventing the wheel, but nice stuff.. The highlight is the chocolate crossaint and the french toast is great, as well.
Lunch is pretty good, but not "gourmet" as they claim it is on the website.
The Tuesday/Saturday dinners are wonderful and a great social experience as most people stay those nights for dinner. They also serve dinner on the other nights- they call it "bocas" and you might get pizza, quesadillas, chicken for $30 per person. But be careful- drinks that have been free all week are suddenly $5 each during these "boca" dinners! You'll learn that at checkout which is a nice touch on their part...
If you're not a dessert person when you get there, you will be by the time you leave. You pretty much get the full-court-press on desserts every lunch and dinner.
For those of you who have special diets, let them know in advance and they will do their best for you. For all you wine snobs out there, bring your own. I think the wine at Altos costs them about $1 a bottle, but it tastes good after about 4 glasses.
In regards to the spa services, everyone that was there when I was there loved all the attention they were given. My wife, who gets massages weekly, thought her massage was one of the best she had ever had. I enjoyed my massage but would recommend that you get it done early in the day before it gets too hot- and get the towel on the head rest. The fitness center is in a cool spot. Nothing too high tech but definitely all you need. Yoga is a bit of a misleading aspect of Altos de Eros. The website makes it seem as if yoga is a key componenent to their program, but it isn't. The website states "we offer a wide variety of yoga instruction..." well, I don't know about that. There are 2 classes, Tuesday and Thursday morning, each an hour long. To be fair, they will get the instructor up for private lessons should you request that, but if you are a serious yogi, you're probably better off by yourself than you would be with the instructor. The ashram, I must say, is spectacular. If you are a couple looking to have a destination wedding SERIOUSLY consider the ashram.
The room we had was the Eros Suite, which is spacious and comfortable. It had a TV, which I wasn't expecting, but no refrigerator, which I was expecting. If you do book the Eros Suite, check the water pressure in the shower right when you get there. I asked that it be addressed 3 different times and it never was. The water pressure in the other suites was up to standard, why not ours? Frustrated, after 4 days of poor pressured showers we just ended up showering in one of the other vacant rooms, which was poolside, so no big deal, but you'd figure the #1 ranked hotel in the world would remedy that after the first request.
Almost forgot- if you are the type of person that can't stand being around lizards, frogs, and bugs, you may want to stay somewhere else, as they are nightly guests in each suite thanks to the "open air" showers. You do get a can of Raid, which helps.
Some of the best memories you'll take away from Altos de Eros is sitting by the pool after dinner talking with the other guests. We were lucky to be there with great people and, you never know, Calvin the owner, may even stop by for a drink or two...(possibly 6 or 7.)
My wife and I are trying to figure out who we are going to go back there with because we are definitely going back! It's a really unique, charming place. We truly enjoyed it.

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.