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Gingerbread Hotel

1Km Este Del Gimnasio | Nuevo Arenal de Tlaran, Nuevo Arenal 00000, Costa Rica
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Gingerbread Hotel
5.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
27 April 2012 -
Amandda T
21 March 2012 -
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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WE LOVE GINGERBREAD! The small community of staff and locals make this hotel & restaurant amazing ! The rooms are unique and comfy-cozy, the food is always amazing and on-point! Chef and Owner Eyal is a character after my own heart ;) We visit every time we are in Costa Rica... it's a must and we recommend to everyone! Thinking... More

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Sacramento
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

The Ginger Bread Hotel and Restaurant, what an experience. Eyal is a master in creating amazing cuisine and makes you feel at home in paradise. Beth bakes wonderful breads and desserts. The ambiance is perfect at lake side. The patio and lush gardens are so calming and perfect. Morning coffee watching the colorful birds eat fresh fruit it a highlight.... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We had an amazing evening at the gingerbread house! It was the best meal we had in costa rica. The staff is great and the food was amazing! Definitely recommended to anyone who is in the area! More

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Raleigh
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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Gingerbread Hotel is a place that you don't want to miss. Whether you stop for the night or just for the food, you will have a great experience. Each room has unique decor, and the meals are unbelievable. I was fortunate enough to have a delicious and varied dinner and then stay in the clean and cleverly appointed Wine Cellar... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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We booked this place for our first night in Costa Rica and immediately upon entering booked our second night. We stayed in the Garden of Eden Casita and ate here for dinner our first night and really couldn't asked for a better introduction to Costa Rica. The owner also gave us two recommendations that filled our first full day: Rancho... More

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Raleigh
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I had the most delightful visit to the Gingerbread Hotel recently! The rooms were very charming. Each room had a personality of its own. The accommodations were wonderful. THEN, there was the dinner! It was the best meal I had eaten; with every dish seasoned, presented, and tasting like a 5-star restaurant. The portions were very generous. Only to wake... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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stopped here on our way to la fortuna and stayed in the jungle room. everything was clean. amenities like tv, internet, and AC. balcony with chairs and a small table. very colorful! of course we ate dinner there the night we arrived. we got a salad, mussels for an appetizer, and schnitzel for our entree. everything is shared, and is... More

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Playa Ocotal, Costa Rica
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Gingerbread in Arenal is always fantastic...We live 2 hrs away on the beach and frequently drive up just for dinner, we always stay the night then head back. Eyal ( the owner and Chef ) is simply the best Chef in Costa Rica. Eyal is one of a kind, a crazy and passionate man that loves food and fun. This... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had dinner here but didn't stay at this hotel. We really enjoyed the chef and his amazing creations. It's superb cuisine here! Very good service from the staff and a friendly comfortable atmosphere. It is obvious the expats love this place! More

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Neuvo Arenal CR
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

we travel Costa Rica may time, feel at home, at the Gingerbread, the food is awe some, and we meet alway new friends there its a must if you travel the area, we were the first guest for the new room " the wine Cellar" its alway a great experience to be here and unwind More

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1Km Este Del Gimnasio | Nuevo Arenal de Tlaran, Nuevo Arenal 00000, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* S$96 - 128

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