Establo San Rafael Natural Horsemanship

Name: Establo San Rafael Natural Horsemanship
Address: San Rafael Abajo, Santiago, Santiago, San José, CR
Rating: 9.4

San Rafael Abajo, SantiagoView on Map

Family friendly

About this property

A very nice place to stay for a reasonable price - hotel "Establo San Rafael Natural Horsemanship" is located in Santiago. This hotel is located in 5 km from the city center. Location Specially for tourists who travel by car, there’s a parking zone. The beauty and wellness services: a massage room. You won’t be bored as at the hotel you will find a ping-pong area, a picnic area and a barbeque area. Tourists who can’t live without swimming will appreciate a pool and an outdoor pool. The staff of the hotel will order a transfer for you. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English and Spanish. At the hotel

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Swimming pool

Spa & wellness

Beach access

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24h reception

Family friendly

Good to know

Check-in: From 14:00
Check-out: Until 12:00
Luggage storage: Available
Languages: Spanish, English
Children: Family friendly
Room types: 4

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Guest Rating

9.4/10

Excellent

38 reviews

Featured review

Lukas H.

June 2019

10/10

Having dinner with Brenda and Abel’s staff, family, and neighbors was a real highlight of our Costa Rica trip. We had such a lovely time at their hacienda, with its beautiful surroundings and genuinely warm hospitality. If you want to meet local people, we’d definitely recommend staying here. It’s also a handy place to begin or finish a trip, about an hour from the airport.

Amara W.

December 2021

10/10

Abel and Brenda found room for me and my children at the last minute, late at night, and we’re so grateful. The little rental house had everything we needed: a stove and plenty of cookware and dishes, a washer and dryer, comfortable beds, and a hot shower. Abel kept checking that we had what we needed. He even took us to the store, cut sugar cane for us, and opened coconuts. His kindness was unmatched. We loved the beautiful nature around the property and the horses. There are 11 horses, so I can’t remember which ones my kids liked best, but they also fell in love with Simba the dog. Brenda and Abel have made a lovely place for travelers. Our kind neighbor Pamela took these pictures :)

MARIA S.

March 2017

10/10

Brenda and Abel are so kind. Riding Lluvia was amazing, and the early morning sunrises brought such good energy. I also loved swimming and doing yoga with the kitties, Naranja and Nutmeg, on my mat. Wow, it was really great. I’m already planning another trip to Establo San Rafael for more healing energy.

Rebecka L.

October 2017

10/10

The trails and hikes nearby were great, and there are lakes and waterfalls too. The place itself is absolutely stunning, with lovely horses and other animals. I really appreciate their philosophy around caring for the animals. When I volunteered in Costa Rica a couple of years ago, the whole family welcomed me so warmly and made me feel like one of them. I still think back on that experience with joy. A wonderful place I’d recommend to anyone. Don’t miss it!

Chantal M.

April 2019

10/10

Seeing Costa Rica’s back roads and trails on horseback was an experience we’ll always remember. My husband and I went on a wonderful trek organized by Establo San Rafael, with wonderfully trained, cooperative horses and great hosts. Our accommodations were comfortable, and we loved the varied experience: Parelli natural horsemanship, mountains, the ocean, a waterfall and river, an eco-farm, chocolate making, and more. We fell in love with Costa Rica and its people. If we get the chance to stay at Establo San Rafael and go on another trek someday, we’d do it again in a heartbeat.