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Hacienda Baru, an ecolodge in Dominical, invites guests to immerse themselves in nature with extensive jungle paths, abundant wildlife, and nearby beaches. It offers rustic two- and three-bedroom cabins with kitchenettes, alongside Pool View Rooms, all designed for comfort after outdoor adventures. The on-site restaurant features sustainable, locally sourced Costa Rican cuisine, complemented by a swimming pool and opportunities for guided tours, ziplining, and kayaking. This environmentally mindful stay is ideal for travelers seeking a deep connection with the rainforest.
At Hacienda Baru, jungle paths invite you to give nature more of your day. Trails wind through the extensive grounds toward viewpoints, with birds, monkeys and varied tropical plants to watch for along the way. This Dominical-area ecolodge brings rainforest exploration into a coastal stay, with nearby beaches offering another way to enjoy the region.
Rustic rooms and cabins keep a close connection to the surroundings. Two- and three-bedroom cabins have jungle-view terraces, living rooms, kitchenettes, mini-fridges, coffee service and fans, giving a family or traveling companions space to share between outings. The Pool View Room has a mezzanine bedroom and terrace, with a fan, coffee service and safe. Choose the arrangement that makes a comfortable return from the trails.
A morning of walking can lead naturally into a swim or a pause in a hammock. More active days can take in guided wildlife tours, canopy ziplining or river kayaking, while the pool gives you a reason to leave an afternoon unplanned. Staff can offer personal recommendations and guidance when you are deciding how to balance an outing with time on the grounds.
The restaurant brings sustainable, locally sourced ingredients into dishes celebrating Costa Rican flavors. Garden outlooks and rainforest sounds keep the setting present through a meal, letting dinner become part of enjoying the lodge. Eco-tourism and environmentally mindful operations shape Hacienda Baru’s character: a stay for travelers who want time outdoors, comfortable rustic accommodation and the hours between adventures to belong together.
Dominical
Latitude: 9.27113; longitude: -83.881699
Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.
Showing reviews 1–12 of 12.
Kevin B.
With the hot weather and a lack of air-conditioning, sleep was very difficult for us northerners. The restaurant staff was not flexible enough to allow any small change to the entree, even when I offered to pay extra. Two large beetles on the floor
Suzanne C.
Very picturesque setting and appreciated the pool alot. Great wildlife viewing. However, the heat was overwhelming and we had lots of bug bites in the morning. If had to do over, would book a tour and lunch here but stay somewhere else.
Jacob F.
Best place for us. Recommend include some of Baru's own tours in 3-day stays. Better value in these than in anything else we tried i CR.
Lael H.
Wonderful surrounds, pool and better food than expected also. Being able to walk to the beach was a huge delight. We saw sloth here and other wildlife. Yes, the lack of A/C is noticed but the fans and pool and being distracted by beauty make up for it. We also did the zip line tour which was really nice and full of wildlife to see also. Very safe. Peaceful even (for an adventure).
Angela B.
We loved this place. The only reason I am giving a slightly lower score for comfort is that the beds are kind of hard and there is no air conditioning. Just good for people to be aware.
Leslye A.
Great beach and lots of monkeys. A really good guide and tour here.
Alexej U.
Really great for seeing wild life and excursions. Not so great on the purely hotel aspects (especially the food). We were prepared for this so we still enjoyed our stay here.
Beckye R.
Really hot (no AC), the beds were hard and the sheets were terrible -- scratchy and stiff -- so it was difficult to sleep. Finally borrowed an extra fan from the front desk for a little relief. Loved the pool (had it all to ourselves) but there really wasn't much else to do here. The butterfly garden was empty except for two birds that had eaten all the butterflies! The restaurant was so-so, with few options. The beach wasn't inviting and required a long drive over a very poor road to get to it. We left a day early.
Sabine P.
The quality of the food in the restaurant was mediocre (both breakfast and dinner).
Karen A.
Enjoyed our stay here. Appreciate the educational concept of the hotel. Limited eating opportunities w/o a car.
Annette M.
Great location in nature reserve. Reception staff not as helpful as other hotels
All Excellent. Truly appreciated the generously sized cabins with cooking areas, laundry service, towels, pool, many trails to explore, well stocked gift shop, great restaurant and menu, kindness and tolerance of people who have limited Spanish skills. All the staff were very excited to be sure we had a full, wonderful experience. I would stay here again.
Hacienda Baru offers rustic two- and three-bedroom cabins, which include jungle-view terraces, living rooms, kitchenettes, mini-fridges, coffee service, and fans. Additionally, there is a Pool View Room featuring a mezzanine bedroom, terrace, fan, coffee service, and a safe.
The on-site restaurant at Hacienda Baru serves dishes celebrating Costa Rican flavors, prepared with sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. Meals are enjoyed with garden outlooks and the sounds of the rainforest.
Guests can explore rainforest trails and viewpoints, relax by the swimming pool or in hammocks, and participate in guided wildlife tours, canopy ziplining, or river kayaking. Nearby beaches also offer additional exploration opportunities.
Hacienda Baru operates as an ecolodge, emphasizing eco-tourism and environmentally mindful operations. Its identity is shaped by a commitment to providing comfortable rustic accommodation and immersive outdoor experiences for travelers who value time in nature.
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