Thani Ecobeach Barú

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The staff were awesome and even helped arrange a surprise romantic dinner. Excellent place to stay.

The rooms are simple and small, but cozy, and the lounge downstairs is a nice place to hang out. Upstairs there's an eating area and two hammocks. Guests can use the SUP, two-person canoe, and snorkeling gear for free. The food was amazing, and the place is great value for money. Daisy, the owner, is an incredible entrepreneur who designed and built it with attention to detail. Her hospitality was unrivalled, and the staff were friendly and service-oriented. She helped our family of five, including kids aged 14, 13, and 11, with transport both ways and really cared about us. We had an incredible stay and wholeheartedly recommend it for a family or couple. Just know there's no road all the way to the hotel. They pick you up in a modern boat at the Playa Blanca main entrance, and it's a five-minute trip. You also get a taste of the local beach vibe. It felt perfectly safe, with police and guards checking people going to the beach.

We meant to stop for a quick lunch and a few minutes, but ended up staying all day. The owner helped translate between English and Spanish. The service was excellent, attentive, and forthcoming, and the food was restaurant quality. Try the shrimp risotto for a special experience. The beach in front has more stones, so I'd suggest entering the water a few spots farther south.

Rafael arranged a pickup for us from the airport bus, then a boat, at a fair price. We spent a couple of days here, and the restaurant food was very good, maybe the best on the beach. Other restaurants nearby seemed to have very poor quality. It's a very quiet corner, with private sunbeds, a kayak, snorkeling masks, and paddleboards for hotel guests. If you're staying a few days, bring drinks and water with you. Choices on the island are very limited, and prices are high.