Laguna Lodge

We enjoyed our stay at Laguna Lodge, the grounds were beautiful and the gorgeous beach was just a stone's throw away. The room was quite basic, it was very hot and we struggled a bit with just a fan, however the pools, bars and restaurant were very good. The bars served the best Pina Coladas we've ever had! Be prepared for some geckos in your room (they are harmless and they'll help keep the mozzie numbers down!) and possibly a creepy crawly or two. Take a walk around the grounds after dark with a torch (don't forget to top up your mozzie repellent before you do!), you will find loads of toads by the pool, hear frogs in the trees, and if you walk through the butterfly garden you might spot a red eyed tree frog! Being in the rainforest, it is very loud during the night, I would recommend bringing ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. I cannot begin to explain how fantastic the boat tours are, I got up for the 5.30am tour and also the 8.30am tour and had what I would consider to be one of the best days of my life! The amount of birds and animals we saw was unreal, it was such a magical experience. Our boat driver (I can't remember his real name, I want to say Jacan but we all called him Eagle Eyes!) was brilliant, he spotted so much wildlife and was so lovely. Our tour guide during our stay at Laguna Lodge was Sebastian, he was so helpful and was such a great guy!

The grounds around the hotel were beautiful and there was always something interesting to look at. We saw toucans, oropendulas, hawks and hummingbirds just around the gardens and toads, frogs and a Mexican hairy nosed porcupine at night. There are a lot of guests at the hotel but you are only really aware of this at mealtimes. The rest of the time the gardens, bar and pools were quiet.

What an absolutely magical place!! So beautiful. Even the boat trip to reach it was out of this world. Just can't describe it to do it justice. The lodges were perfect for us. Very rustic but immaculately clean and functional. We only had a little gecko visit us one morning. He was very welcome! The whole place was alive with birds and iguanas lounging on branches. We had a toucan in tree outside our lodge. Made our stay!! Food was buffet style but plenty of choice for all tastes. People who go to this resort and then complain about weather and wildlife probably better off staying in Europe!! It's the whole point of going there!! The boat trip with local guide was out of this world. Their eyesight is amazing!! Saw so many animals. Whole list from sloths ,monkeys,caymans,iguanas etc. List is endless. We then experienced tropical rainstorm while out in boat. Best experience!! Loved everything about Laguna beach. Def be back one day and stay longer. Thanks to all for fab,memorable stay.