We stayed at Rancho Armadillo from July 15, 2008 thru July 22, 2008 and had an incredible time. The owner, Rick, was very helpful when we e-mailed him about lodging, etc. The lodging was beautiful, the breakfasts extremely filling and delicious. If you are from the States the fruit is incomparable to anything you'll get there...delicious and sweet. Plus, he... more

I stayed at this property in July with my husband and 3 teenage sons. It was absolutely the best part of our vacation. Rick makes you feel like one of the family from the very start. He was always available for a recommendation or friendly chat. He took our sons tarantula "spotting" of an evening and made sure our youngest... more

Superb place. Stayed there before surfing Witches Rock. The owner set up boats for us etc. Drinks were payed for via honor system. The place was set up totally cool. Owner made us feel like old friends. more

Upon driving up the hill/mountain to the private estate, you are surrounded by beautiful flowering trees planted by the hotel's owner, Rick, and this should only whet your appetite for more beautiful views to come. I strongly recommend asking to stay in one of the rooms (6 and 7, I believe) that sit highest on the mountain. The estate overlooks... more

I feel very compelled to write a review for this private retreat, for many reasons. First I want to describe the serene surroundings, and gardens, and the way the estate lives with wildlife instead of against it. I learned many things about the third world on this trip, and I so appreciate the rainforest, primary, secondary and the dryer climate... more

When was the last time you hugged the hotel owner when you checked out? That sums up our stay pretty well. Rancho Armadillo is a great estate style hotel in a nice area of Costa Rica. There is a pool and nice outdoor area to relax in, and the rooms are clean. The owners know pretty much everyone in the... more

Hard to add to what's been said in other reviews - you come as a guest and are quickly made to feel like a friend. If you want impersonal service from an anonymous staff then this is not the place for you. My wife and I recently spent the first few days of our Costa Rica vacation at Rancho Armadillo... more

My husband and I recently stayed at Rancho for our honeymoon and loved it. I did a ton of research on many different destinations for our trip and decieded on Costa Rica and Rancho Armadillo b/c of the beautiful scenery, exotic location, friendly locals, exciting excursions and great reviews from Trip Advisor. This vacation is not for the faint of... more

Paradise discovered, If you’re looking for paradise in a quaint B&B that truly represents all that Costa Rica has to offer, go see Rick at Rancho Armadillo. Amazing sunsets from the pool and tiki bar seam endless, the rooms are wonderful and the star filled nights made this a perfect location for those looking for a true vacation from the... more