Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Contrary to those who may think, the Costa Rican South Caribbean is not as hot as other beaches in the country, such as the Pacific Ocean areas. For this reason the use of air conditioning is not common in the area. In fact, in Cocles nights are rather cool, which helps dream more enjoyable.

In addition, our hotel rooms have ceilings built with Thai properties, they are very high, so the breeze of the sea manages to maintain an excellent balance in the room temperature. Our bungalows feels a temperature which is up to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit), below the outside chill.

In addition, the rooms are about two meters above the ground level that helps the sea breeze circulation. That, coupled with the fans that have been installed in the rooms, makes them very fresh, even at noon when the highest temperatures occur. At night, as already mentioned, the area is very fresh and can even surprise us with pronounced decreases temperature, especially early in the morning.

This is an area where there are mosquitoes and insects, but the height of the rooms, the ceiling fan and the salty sea breeze circulation, repels them. Therefore, it is difficult to see them. During the rainy season there may be outbreaks of insects, something common in the area. This hotel has team of fumigation that minimizes the amount of mosquitos on the property.

We love animals. The property have their own pets, including six resident peacocks, as well as animals in the area, such as iguanas and frogs. Therefore we prefer to not receive yours, to prevent nuisances or noises that can alter the quiet stay the other guests.

In Puerto Viejo, it is not necessary to carry over too much cash. Lanna Ban Hotel you can make your payments with credit or debit cards, Visa, Master Card, Discover, JCB or Dinners Club, as well can pay in dollars or Costa Rican colones. We do not receive checks. If you carry traveler’s checks must make them effective prior to your arrival. In Puerto Viejo there are several banks that could provide the service.

In Costa Rica, as elsewhere, the tourist is still white thieves. For this reason, it is good to take precautions to avoid a bad experience during your visit. In Lanna Ban Hotel we have staff 24 hours a day and agent of security during the nights, there are safe boxes in each room so that you store your belongings and most important documents or objects of greater value.

During your visit to the beaches we recommend do not carry much money or valuables, or leave your belongings unattended. Watch for people approaching to their things. As for the rooms, they are safe enough locks so you don’t have to worry about by what you leave in your room.

Lanna Ban Hotel offers service of wireless high speed internet in all rooms and common areas of the property. The password will be provided you at reception. You can connect there all your devices with internet access such as smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Contrary to those who may think, the Costa Rican South Caribbean is not as hot as other beaches in the country, such as the Pacific Ocean areas. For this reason the use of air conditioning is not common in the area. In fact, in Cocles nights are rather cool, which helps dream more enjoyable.

In addition, our hotel rooms have ceilings built with Thai properties, they are very high, so the breeze of the sea manages to maintain an excellent balance in the room temperature. Our bungalows feels a temperature which is up to 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit), below the outside chill.

In addition, the rooms are about two meters above the ground level that helps the sea breeze circulation. That, coupled with the fans that have been installed in the rooms, makes them very fresh, even at noon when the highest temperatures occur. At night, as already mentioned, the area is very fresh and can even surprise us with pronounced decreases temperature, especially early in the morning.

This is an area where there are mosquitoes and insects, but the height of the rooms, the ceiling fan and the salty sea breeze circulation, repels them. Therefore, it is difficult to see them. During the rainy season there may be outbreaks of insects, something common in the area. This hotel has team of fumigation that minimizes the amount of mosquitos on the property.

We love animals. The property have their own pets, including six resident peacocks, as well as animals in the area, such as iguanas and frogs. Therefore we prefer to not receive yours, to prevent nuisances or noises that can alter the quiet stay the other guests.

In Puerto Viejo, it is not necessary to carry over too much cash. Lanna Ban Hotel you can make your payments with credit or debit cards, Visa, Master Card, Discover, JCB or Dinners Club, as well can pay in dollars or Costa Rican colones. We do not receive checks. If you carry traveler’s checks must make them effective prior to your arrival. In Puerto Viejo there are several banks that could provide the service.

In Costa Rica, as elsewhere, the tourist is still white thieves. For this reason, it is good to take precautions to avoid a bad experience during your visit. In Lanna Ban Hotel we have staff 24 hours a day and agent of security during the nights, there are safe boxes in each room so that you store your belongings and most important documents or objects of greater value.

During your visit to the beaches we recommend do not carry much money or valuables, or leave your belongings unattended. Watch for people approaching to their things. As for the rooms, they are safe enough locks so you don’t have to worry about by what you leave in your room.

Lanna Ban Hotel offers service of wireless high speed internet in all rooms and common areas of the property. The password will be provided you at reception. You can connect there all your devices with internet access such as smart phones, tablets and laptops.