Ratings based on 36 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Wonderful
Posted 9 Mar 2024 on HotelsGreat place and fabulous food!
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr 2024 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you so much! We very much appreciate you taking the time and writing us a review, Shine On!
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Mar 2024 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
8 Apr 2024 by Yael, Hotel Management
We appreciate you taking the time to review us, thank you!
by A verified traveler
Posted 1 Mar 2024
This property is not only beautiful, but definitely has a lot of soul. The location is amazing and the owners were so personable and inviting. The food was amazing as well. I will definitely stay there again and I highly recommend this beautiful boutique hotel experience.
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Mar 2024 by Yaela, Hotel Management
Thank you so much Tina, we will see you very soon :))
by A verified traveler
My secret path from SoulShine to Lola’s
Posted 19 Dec 2023 on HotelsNice people, nice pool, lots of monkeys.
I like to walk to Lola’s on the beach via this path: left out of Soul Shine gate, walk about 300 yards, right down Las Olas driveway, (stop for a piña colada at Las Olas bar for cutting through their property) follow the signs to the beach, walk over the elevated wooden walkway through the mangrove, left on the beach. Enjoy
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Aug 2023
SoulShine was a great option to stay with a toddler. Every cabin has its own little jungle garden which provides privacy and makes you feel part of the nature. Monkeys come visit you regularly there which our toddler loved. It’s really convenient to have a little kitchen with everything you might need in our case right next to our cabin. The room is on a smaller side but cathedral ceiling makes it feel larger. I thought bed linens and towels including pool/beach towels needed an update. They were very visibly dated. What we didn’t like is that the hotel is located on a long dirt road. Since we wanted to explore various areas of Guanacaste during our stay, we had to drive on it every day and it wasn’t a fun experience at all especially if it rained. Same with walking there. Other than that the area has a nice vibe and some good places to eat within walking distance.
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Jun 2023 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Jun 2023 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you Bernie 3
by A verified traveler
Wonderful stay, wonderful hosts
Posted 7 Mar 2023 on HotelsI had a lovely stay and was very comfortable, and felt very safe. The breakfasts are as amazing as everyone says! The owners live on site, so they are around for any special needs. Yael was so kind when I realized that I had brought the wrong phone charging cord. She left me use hers to charge up my phone and even bought a new one for me when we went into town the next day. They also helped to arrange transportation to town and arranged a private surfing lesson for me. If you are looking for a lovely, secluded place, this is it!
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Mar 2023 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you Fei, it was a pleasure to meet you, hope to see you again soon!
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Feb 2023
The property was beautiful, breakfast was delicious, the owners were excellent, and the beach was amazing. We can't wait to come back.
Comment from Hotel Management
1 Mar 2023 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you for your great review.It was a pleasure having you with us, hope to see you again :), Shine On!
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Feb 2023
Owners and staff were hospitable, friendly and always so accommodating
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Feb 2023 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you so much, it was lovely to know you, enjoy your stay in CR!
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Jan 2023
Property is laid out so everyone has a little hut with an outdoor shower and seating area- it is very quiet, including the general area itself. Playa Avellanas is a very quiet town because it is so small. Staff is very nice and knowledgeable of the area and getting around to the different towns along the coast. They even have property cats! The only thing is their beds aren't that comfortable, including their pillows- they seems way too small and no support.
Comment from Hotel Management
13 Feb 2023 by Yael, Hotel Management
Thank you for you review, we will look into the bed and pillows in the room you stayed in .
