81UTaustingrad (Georgetown, Texas) 07/09/2019

We could see the rain all around but never got wet. Really quiet time of the year, good for me. Tail end of bill fish season, we did not pull one in but another fisherman managed to hook 4. We caught 2 tuna offshore and 2 roosters inshore along with a small blacktip and jack fish. The accomodations were very clean and comfortable, large rooms. Food was prepared fresh and made to order, very nice. We fished off the dock, swam in the pool, ziplined and went to the beach. Had a great time.

julianth0mas (North Walsham, United Kingdom) 07/04/2019

Very friendly and helpful staff, couldn't fault the accommodation apart from a few plumbing issues, we booked the trip primarily for fishing but it also offers some fabulous wildlife viewing on the Osa Peninsula, and indeed in the grounds of the lodge, especially the crocodile lagoon. The boats were state of the art and the crew highly expert to maximise the chances of angling success. It would be hard not to enjoy a visit to Crocodile Bay.

ajtrip223322 06/26/2019

Starting with the staff - Never have i seen a more dedicated and more outstanding staff, From the kitchen staff to the dinning room to the front end staff amazing. The captains and deck hands have there stuff in a row with years of experience and it clearly showed! Great Trip and thank you to all.

Peggy B (Asheville, North Carolina) 05/22/2019

We visited Crocodile Bay Resort to attend a wildlife photography workshop. The whole place was perfect. The extensive grounds provide habitat for monkeys, macaws, crocs, many other kinds of birds and other tropical creatures. The rooms are large and comfortable. The spa is beyond relaxing. The whole staff goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and cared for. I would love to return.

Sharon H 05/07/2019

Thanks Crocodile Bay for a great 30 th Wedding anniversary trip. Caught 6 new species of fish. Including a 110 lbs pacific sail, 2 dorado over 60 lbs And some nice rooster fish. Olympia and staff went way beyond my expectations for the surprise private lunch On a private beech for my wife. The rooms and food is great. You won’t find harder working resort staff,eco tour guides and captains anywhere. We will definitely be back. Thanks Crocodile Bay.

130Doug (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) 07/18/2019

At first glance, it really doesn't look like much. The pictures online just don't do it justice, however. The service is ridiculously friendly, the live music every night (from 7-9 if I remember correctly....) is really nice, there's a bar/restaurant right inside next to the somewhat large swimming pool, and there are enough tables and chairs for a friendly gathering whenever you want! I'd love to stay here again...the staff made it worth it! It's about a 15-minute walk to the beach, but it's worth being a little out of the way for some peace and quiet. :)

CraigF414 (Westland National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand) 07/16/2019

Our 3rd stay, and Surfjack is as good today as it was for our first stay a few years ago. Great vibe, chilled and friendly. Location simply works, short walk to the beach and shops. Have recommended Surfjack to friends.

mammap1975 (Winchester, New Zealand) 07/16/2019

This might be appealing to some and possibly even ourselves had we been on a couples holiday but we had our three children (12, 14, and 16) and would never have booked this place had we known that. To be told after a long hot day out that they weren’t allowed a swim was not a highlight of our holiday. Rooms are really small. Our “three bedroom apartment” was two adjoining rooms with a door between two bedrooms. In one room the main external door pretty much opened into the bathroom. Very limited facilities in the room for an “apartment”. No tea/coffee making facilities, no washing machine or iron. However this is not a place where you hang out in the room. They have a great area around the pool and bar with lots of different seating arrangements. Tea and coffee is available here each morning. Although they say it is free you do pay a $25 per night ammenities fee on top of your room rate which is just “money for jam” (my pet hate). They have live music here each night and the whole place has a good vibe. Staff are really friendly and the best thing about this place.

ritzstewart 07/15/2019

The tone for the entire stay was set upon arrival. The front desk clerk and the rest of staff greeted my husband, granddaughter and me as if we were family. In fact, each day we felt as though we were in the home of a hospitable, trendy aunt. The suite room we shared was thoughtfully and tastefully appointed. The open air lobby with beautiful and understated furnishings is a comfortable place to hang out. It was a very easy walk to the beach. I will miss the lobby morning coffee service for many days to come. And, the food and drinks at Mahina & Sun's is not to be missed.

Scarlet1611 (Adelaide, Australia) 07/13/2019

The staff at the Surfjack Hotel were EXCELLENT - especially Whitney who went out of her way to help us. We appreciated that we were allowed to check in early - this was so good as we'd just come off a long overnight flight. The hotel is very clean and our rooms were beautifully cleaned each day. We had 2 separate stays here during our holiday. We initially stayed in a one room bungalow, then we later stayed in a one bedroom suite. The one room bungalow was very small with insufficient room to hang clothes and insufficient drawer space, but the one bedroom suite was much better. The $25US per night amenity fee was expensive - the hotel provides a list of items that this fee includes, however I feel all these items are things I would expect to be included in my basic room fee. The hotel is an easy 10 minute walk to the beach and there's an ABC store almost next door where supplies can be purchased.

ryanaspenmicom (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) 07/19/2019

Mind boggling to think there is a national park at active volcanoes. especially they erupted last year. But it was great, to see the steam vents and sulphur farms...what an experience, you can also see the lava beds and some of the destruction caused by last years eruption

rmeliker (New York City, New York) 07/19/2019

The Volcano House is the only hotel in the national park. The common areas of the lodge are nice, but the rooms are 2-3 star level- firm Motel 6 caliber. In other words, they are clean, functional and provide the bare necessities. However, the bed was too soft, the noise levels from the hallways and outside are tough. No Air conditioning, so windows have to stay open, which would be fine except the trail around the rim is right outside the hotel, so lots of loud kids in the morning. The reason to stay here used to be the glow from the lava lake that you could see at night and early in the morning. After the 2018 eruption activity, the lava lake has been emptied. Breakfast cost $15 per person for a buffet that was ok. For a hotel breakfast, the price was fine, but aside from eggs and waffles made to order, the rest of it was equivalent to what you would get at a Motel 6- juice, coffee, frozen muffins and some fresh fruit and cereals. Dinner was good, but nothing special. Ultimately, Volcano Village is literally two minutes outside the park where if you want to stay over, you can find a cheaper hotel option. Also, with the 2018 activity over, I think the park can be done in a day trip- we loved the Chain of Craters Road, Rim Drive (including the walking portion) and the Kahlua Iki Trail was decent, but all that could be done in a day.

proudLUmom (Fredericksburg, Virginia) 07/18/2019

Very accommodating, especially The Rim restaurant for honoring our reservation when we were delayed due to airport issues. I called the restaurant to explain and they assured me that we would be seated when we arrived. Great rustic lodge accommodations, very friendly staff and excellent view of the caldara.

haylesy2019 (Doha, Qatar) 07/17/2019

The whole experience was fantastic. From the hotel there are excellent hikes through steam and sulphur fields also short drives take you through breathtaking lava fields and you the coast line which in itself is stunning and beautiful. Sunset is magnificent and the food available in the restaurant was fantastic.

825sanjeevm (San Ramon, California) 07/17/2019

we stay there for couple of nights with family with small kids... kids were thrilled to be there living in an active volcano... good views, pictures , hiking and morning run. we will definitely go back there