Introduction <img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160819.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px"><img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160809.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px">We just got back from the Andaz, and have nothing but great things to say. Even with a few flukes, this resort has so much going for it, that it’s not worth it to sweat the small stuff. Room <img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160822%281%29.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px"><img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160950.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px"><img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160753.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px"><img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160735.jpg" style="height:800px; width:600px"><img alt="" src="/forum/hotelreview/uploads/userreviewimages/672403/images/IMG_20140523_160722.jpg" style="height:450px; width:600px">?Again, everything was amazing. We were in suite 431, which had amazing views. As stated before, buildings 3 and 4 are the highest buildings on the property and with the best views of the peninsula. All larger suites are in the lower buildings, which will affect your views. I would stay in 431 next time I go back. Dining We ate The Dive Bar and it was so-so. Prices were not great (spent about $75 for two drinks, app, and meals) for the quality, but neat to try out as another option within the area. The guy down there makes a delicious jalapeńo margarita if anyone loves spicy drinks/food. We had dinner at Di Marie at the Four Seasons one night, and again similar to oc2005, we found it expensive. Not to mention, it seems that there is a little bit of a virus going on there (read TA); however, for what it’s worth, it did not affect us. We spent about $100 together, but kept it minimal with 2 glasses of wine, 2 orders of seafood pasta ($19/half order), and an appetizer. They have a terrific screened in porch, which allows you to really enjoy everything without the interference of swatting bugs, etc. Breakfast buffet is $68.88 (fees and taxes included) for two. As a Diamond, everything was taken care of by the hotel (even our generous tip, which I find depends on the property). There is a large assortment of options from: omelets/eggs, pastries (coffee cake is great and low-sugar), juices/fruit, and a coffee bar. Please try a smoothie if you have the chance! Even drinks ordered off the coffee bar menu are included within the breakfast buffet price.&nbsp;We ate at the tapas restaurant our first night and had the sampler tapas plate with two drinks. For one, the sampler plate is large, and at $23—a steal. Gives you may options to try and you fill up quite fast, which was why we didn’t order anything else. The drinks are heaven, and this goes throughout the resort. There was never a time I heard “No, we cannot make that.” Not only can they make it, they make them very tasty. Drinks begin at $8 at Chao Pesco and can vary accordingly. Left spending about $65 for a few drinks and the sampler plate with 23% fees and additional tip.&nbsp;We ate at the tapas restaurant our first night and had the sampler tapas plate with two drinks. For one, the sampler plate is large, and at $23—a steal. Gives you may options to try and you fill up quite fast, which was why we didn’t order anything else. The drinks are heaven, and this goes throughout the resort. There was never a time I heard “No, we cannot make that.” Not only can they make it, they make them very tasty. Drinks begin at $8 at Chao Pesco and can vary accordingly. Left spending about $65 for a few drinks and the sampler plate with 23% fees and additional tip. Transportation/Gas We rented a car from Vamos and it was probably the best decision of the trip. Vamos ran out of GPS systems, so we were on our own, but I found CR very easy to navigate. Although none of the roads are labeled, the tourist-y areas are all labeled with directions before each turn. There are two main roads you will want to get situated with and those are 253 and 21. The peninsula is right off of 253 and 21 is the road you take from LIR?Andaz. There are many gas stations once you get on 21. In fact if you are heading off of the Andaz property on 253, turn right onto 21, and there will be a gas station in the next town (about 5 mins away) on the left. Fill up there before returning your car to LIR. Beach For a great surfing beach, head to Tamarindo. There are many restaurants and other tourist shops as well. For parking, right when you get into town (after Best Western), there is a parking lot for 5000$/day on the right. The car will be watched over and it is right on the beach. There are various options for surfboard rentals/classes, etc. which I highly suggest if you haven’t tried! You may also pick up a catamaran here for snorkeling/booze cruises. Tamarindo is about 1.5 hours away from Andaz. Playa del Coco is smaller than Tamarindo, but it is where all the ex-Pats live (there is a small international school outside town). Great area for small bars and local eats. I highly suggest getting here for the sunset as the park overlooks the horizon and you can grab a beer right across the street as the sun goes down. You may also pick up a catamaran here for snorkeling/booze cruises. Playa del Coco is about 25 minutes away from Andaz. &nbsp; Hike We traveled to Rincon de la Vieja, Playa del Coco, and Tamarindo, and found them only with one hiccup (missed the last road to get to Tamarindo). I suggest traveling to ALL of them if you have the chance. We hiked, ziplined the canopy, and rode horses in Rincon with CostaRicaBesTrips—Mario was awesome! Bar As far as the free mini-bar goes… I am happy to tell you all that it is FREE—the alcohol is FREE. Although we brought in some rum from the duty-free store at the airport, the alcohol provided is free. It is not great—something like a CR clear liquor, vodka, and Café Rico, which is a coffee liqueur. The refrigerator is a drawer-refrigerator, which doesn’t give you many options if you bring anything in—and nor is it very cold. We used (and took back!) some of the CR alcohol and I was not charged a dime (they refilled too, no issue). Unknowing about the $25 transportation fee after 6 PM, we rode in Andaz transportation to Di Marie. It is a hefty price to pay, but understandable if you do not have your own transportation. The two resorts are a long way off from each other (various windy roads), that I would not suggest walking—especially at night as the cars drive fast throughout the winding roads. Taxi Something to know about the mandatory taxes (sorry if this has been written on here before), the 10% service charge was put in place by the CR government because people often failed to tip. This does not, however, go directly to your waiter. Due to that, they suggest you tip at least 10% on top of the service charge, which will go directly to your waiter.