We stayed 2 nights at the Hotel Ficus in the Woods in March 2012 and were pleased with everything. We agree that the staff were most friendly and helpful, especially Marcela. Their enthusiasm for Costa Rica was infectious. They went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable and even gave us food to feed to the... More

We stayed at Hotel Finca Valverde in March 2012 and enjoyed everything about the hotel. The staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful, the grounds are beautiful and full of wildlife (including monkeys and sloths) and the rooms (duplex cabins that sleep 4 comfortably) are clean. The hotel also has a great location with just a short walk to the village... More

The young staff made us very welcome and helped carry our luggage up the path through the old forest to our cabin. It had a nice front deck looking out at the many trees plants and birds. You are in lovely quiet cloud forest but the little town of St. Elena is just a short walk away with many restaurants,... More

The resort has changed its name from Hotel Finca Valverde to Ficus Inside Forest and Sunset Suites. The Inside Forest accommodations are small duplex cabins and one bungalow type building with multiple rooms. These accommodations are truly in the forest, they are the original hotel and the rooms are old. The Sunset Suites are above on the hillside. They are... More

We arrived here in for a 3 night stay as part of a family vacation. The trip was booked through a travel agent but I had carefully reviewed each of the hotels on the itinerary. There were 6 in our group ranging from ages 6 to 69. To clarify what other reviewers have aluded to: there are 2 parts to... More

We were booked for two nights in Ficus Lower..upon check-in we were told we had the "superior room" and we should move our car to the upper parking lot to reach our room better. That was when we discovered just what the "Superior Room was..a hundred meter hike...yes..hauling your heavy luggage..STRAIGHT UP!!! IN THE POURING RAIN!!!! to a OK room... More

This place is in bad need of a renovation. Beautifully set in the woods, and the huts look very cute on the outside too. The rooms all have a little balcony, and because it is literally amongst the trees, if you are lucky, little squirrels come and visit if you sit there quietly. However, inside, the rooms are in bad... More

So this hotel is trying, it really is and it's fair to say there are a few things which need to be ironed out. However, none of them should ruin your stay and I would thoroughly recommend booking - provided you ask for a sunshine suites. They are massive and have the most amazing views over the Nicoya Penninsula. We... More

My is almost ditto to Ashtep's, we stayed in the new suites which are gorgeous. The staff is awesome, all bilingual and very helpful. The computer screwed up our rates upon checkout but the receptionist was very cool about it and did not make any sort of fuss, just called the manager to fix it so she could complete checkout.... More