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Harmony Hotel

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

- Upmarket hotel with chilled-out feel
- Direct beach access, yoga, wellbeing spa
- Surfing for all experience levels
- Snorkelling, kayaking, biking

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Overview

Harmony Hotel is a delightful, high-end establishment with a distinctly laid-back feel which lies midway along the Pacific coastline of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. It’s set back a short distance from Playa Guiones, a highly-rated surfers paradise that stretches for over four miles. Facilities include a lovely pool and a spa which goes over and above the traditional treatment menu to provide a more holistic approach to deep relaxation and wellbeing. There’s also plenty to do if surfing’s not really your thing and the many activities on offer range from yoga to mountain biking, snorkelling, kayaking, ziplining or simply lolling around on the beach or beside the pool.

There are plenty of accommodation options to suit parties of different sizes. There are standard rooms and one-bed bungalows, as well as a two-bed suite and two large villas. All options have their own patio complete with a seating area, a hammock and a private outdoor shower. Rooms are air conditioned and have a ceiling fan, with amenities including a tea and coffee maker, a minibar and eco-friendly toiletries. The rates for all rooms include a daily maid service, the Green Living tour, one daily yoga class per guest and an a la carte breakfast every morning.

The open-air restaurant serves three meals a day, with a large amount of the food sourced from the hotel’s very own farm. There’s also a bar with a relaxed, sociable lounge area for drinks and light snacks. Tucked away from the main facilities is the Juice Bar, a hidden gem in hotel’s gardens offering a range of healthy, homemade snacks and freshly prepared drinks.

Playa Guiones has earned an excellent reputation as a top surfing beach thanks to its year-round waves. It’s just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel to the beach where surfing lessons are available for both complete beginners and those with more experience. There are other beaches in the vicinity and plenty of alternative activities on offer ranging from mountain biking and zip lining, to snorkelling, kayaking and many more. Some of the more leisurely options include voluntary tree planting sessions, trips to a sustainable coffee farm and a tour of a nearby plant nursery.

Harmony’s on-site facilities include a swimming pool surrounded by pretty, tropical vegetation and a boutique selling all manner of sundries, along with various books, local art and souvenirs. Bikes are available for hire for no extra charge, as are surfboards, yoga mats and exercise equipment. The Healing Centre is the hotel’s spa which offers guest a more enriching and meaningful experience than a traditional spa.

The hotel is family friendly, with most of its rooms capable of accommodating those travelling with young children. Due to the property’s beachside location, parents are reminded to ensure that their children are under constant adult supervision.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

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    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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