The staff, grounds, and rooms of this resort are very good. The beach by the hotel was good, but a little rocky. The food... was a disaster. We took nearly all of our meals during our five night stay at the resort. There were only two dishes that we would consider ordering again. To make matters worse... the prices of the dishes are ridiculous - even for a resort in a remote area. The steak at Sabanero is good, and the drinks throughout the resort are made with fresh ingredients (though extremely watered down). In short, I will be returning to the area.. but not with this resort. If you like a nice pool and grounds, this is a great spot. However... You'll spend a lot of time traveling to/from Tamarindo (25 minutes each way) to get a decent meal.