Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton

Our stay exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the natural beauty of the grounds, the immaculate and comfortable rooms, and the outstanding hospitality of the entire staff. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, creating an experience that truly deserves a 20 out of 10. We would highly recommend this property to anyone seeking an exceptional getaway.

We had the amazing opportunity to travel to costa rica and stay at this beautiful resort. The staff went above and beyond to take care of my family. The food was excellent and service was perfect. My boys (3 1/3 and 5) just loved all the wildlife. The pool was so much fun and clean. The room were exceptional and always always someone was asking us if there was anything we needed. This was a such a perfect place for our family. We get to travel the world 5-6 times a year but this place is our favorite. We look forward to our next visit next year.

We used Hilton Honors points to stay at the Botanika for 6 nights at the beginning of the rainy season. The weather was fine -- even great. Sunny most mornings and some rain most afternoons. Our stay was fantastic (with a few exceptions mentioned later). The setting is lovely, surrounded by plant and wildlife (think flocks of parrots and macaws flying overhead, monkeys swinging from the trees, toucans and howler monkeys screeching poolside). The pool is sprawling and beautiful. There are ample towels, plus umbrellas and cabanas spaced reasonably for privacy. The pool bar and restaurant is convenient, and the staff there -- and everywhere at the hotel -- are gracious, friendly and helpful. There are two hot tubs attached to the pool, though only one was working while we were there. Another hot tub is available to all guests on the 5th floor of Building One. We stayed in a 4th floor king suite with kitchen. It was comfortable and pretty well equipped (though we had to buy or ask for a few kitchen supplies). The beds are very comfortable and we appreciated the many pillow options. The decor is modern and minimal. Pretty, but the kitchen area, especially, could use a little more finishing -- some art on the walls or shelves. Our biggest disappointment was that both floor-to-ceiling windows were covered with so much grime and algae that it darkened the rooms and we literally could not see out of them ... a bummer when part of the delight of being in a space like that is seeing out the windows to the treetops! The sliding doors to the balcony were clear, though. The balcony was a great space to enjoy the treetops and wildlife, even in the rain. It did not feel private though -- many other balconies very close by. We were there in the low season so the rooms that would have looked onto ours weren't occupied. If we go again, I'd choose a room that faced away from pool with a balcony that would be more private. Our stay included daily breakfast in the restaurant. The setting was amazing -- an outdoor, cushioned booth right next to the gardens where we watched birds, monkeys, and a few raccoons. The staff was sweet and kind and patient with our needs-improvement Spanish. A special shout-out to Tatiana, who remembered our names, our food preferences, my food allergies, etc., and who was a delight to chat with each morning. Kudos to the chef, too, who was very creative and accommodating in adjusting menu items to address my food allergies. The food was delicious. Sadly, we weren't made aware, until check-in, that the restaurant would be closed for dinner for our entire stay. That was a real disappointment, as we'd planned to dine there several times after full days of exploring. We never stay at resorts and normally prefer locally-run hotels or vacation rentals, and we were a little uneasy about staying at a big American chain property when visiting Costa Rica. This stay was fantastic, however. A truly