Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel

Calm and peaceful

The property location and amenities. The staff, very good professionals

The cost of the food and quality do not match... Unfortunately. Food need to level up with price.

The highlands lush, emerald green, with giant tortoises roaming freely through the gardens. And the service crew were exceptionally hospitable, attentive, helpful, and genuinely friendly.

The shower temperature was very difficult to adjust.

This property is great if you are looking to relax and get away from touristy areas. The grounds are certainly lush and beautiful. Views from the balcony are stunning going all the way down to the water. We did expect a little more canopy birdlife though. The guest relations head, Cattya, was extremely friendly and very helpful in organizing tours and massages for us with minimal notice. That deserves special commendation. The open common spaces were also nice - an awesome yoga room to practice in, and the TV lounge was very relaxing as well and great on rainy days to nap, read or just chill and take in the atmosphere. It reminded me of being on safari at a game lodge. Laundry service was convenient and reasonable.

We did not really love the food and beverage service, breakfast in particular, and gnerally felt disappointed with the lack of variety of options. Somehow the coffee was always too weak. The location is unusual, however being in the highlands was subject to receiving a lot more rainfall throughout the day as compared to being on the coast. There were times when the staff was not very available. We used the pool once, as it rained a lot in the day; it was ok but not very large and the waterfall stopped working.