Mountain Faro Hotel

The staff were very kind and friendly, though only one family member spoke English well and another spoke a little. We enjoyed the nearby orchid tour and really liked Tiko’s cafe. Town was walkable for someone fairly active. The room itself was cramped, with a full-size bed and bunk beds, and it smelled like a sewer. I would have preferred a queen bed and somewhere to unpack, like a dresser, desk, or closet, instead of the bunk bed.

The bathroom was as good as what I've seen in top-brand hotels, which really surprised me. The room was small, but it impressed me too, and I'd love to come back. The teenager at the desk was professional, helpful, and knew his stuff. The lady manager was amazing and so caring and genuine that, over my two days there, I felt she'd become part of my family. I was the only guest that day, so she cooked breakfast for me and made me feel right at home.

The room was quite spacious and clean, and the bath was very good. In practice, the place felt more like a B&B, as its sign says. There wasn't the usual front desk service, and apart from breakfast time, the only space available to use was your room. Breakfast was the simplest I've had at a hotel, and the fruit quality wasn't good.

The host made us feel completely at ease. I usually worry I'm being a bother, but she was quick to answer questions, helped us book a last-minute tour, and even let us use her kitchen shortly before the front desk closed. When we slept through breakfast, she messaged to check on us and offered to wait and cook. She made fresh breakfast each morning, and when upstairs guests were loud after hours, she spoke to them right away and fixed the problem. Our room was cleaned every day, even when we stayed in and she came by to offer. It's a quiet neighborhood at the top of a steep hill, with lovely views from the street. Restaurants are a 7-10 minute walk downhill and the grocery store is about five minutes away. We loved the views, and the owner Lady was the sweetest. If you want an affordable place with a kind host who makes you feel at home, stay here.