About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel in Mata de Cana offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each room includes a work desk, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, and other cuisines. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. Live music enhances the dining experience. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. The hotel features an indoor and outdoor play area, outdoor seating, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Located 52 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall (45 km) and Venado Caves (19 km). Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and amenities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeff
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The food was amazing and there's nothing like Gingerbread anywhere. We had a balcony room and the view of the lake was so wonderful.
  • Irmgard
    Canada Canada
    We absolutely loved the cooler temperatures. Be prepared for a unique experience…the shower had ornate ceiling with plants growing inside and up above. Breakfast was served “family style” and the owner/chef engaged with his guests. The beds were...
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Fantastic Stay !!! Artist rooms with a Bohemian Feel ❤️💃🌺 Sounds of Jungle Howler monkeys and scented tropical flowers in your room puts you into a derp comfortable sleep after a amazing night of great food and wine. Your delicious breakfast awaits...
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location overlooking the lake. Wonderful wildlife. Excellent staff. Super food. They even kept our leftovers for us to have for lunch the next day. No waste!
  • Jerrine
    United States United States
    This was simply amazing. The warm welcoming owner has created an experience not just a hotel.
  • Ems
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. In the morning they put out some fruit for the birds and loads of wonderful birds came to eat it which was a lovely show of local wildlife to enjoy over breakfast.
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was lovely and different each morning. It was so fresh with plenty of fruit and lovely coconut bread. It was lovely to have breakfast and watch the birds enjoying the fruit that is put out for them each morning. We also had dinner...
  • Brynn
    United States United States
    Chef Eyal’s cooking is beyond compare, I ate at Gingerbread’s restaurant on my last trip to La Fortuna and was determined to include it in my second trip. Both our dinner and later, our included breakfast were phenomenal, with fresh fruits and...
  • Marilou
    France France
    L'hôtel est très joliment décoré et se situe au milieu d'un superbe jardin avec vue lac. Le petit-déjeuner était délicieux et changeait de l'ordinaire. Chambre très confortable, très calme.
  • Pascale
    France France
    Excellent petit déjeuner partagé avec tous les hôtes concocté par le Chef du restaurant, saveurs du monde Jolie chambre de par sa décoration murale splendide Bon accueil , calme, tres bonne literie

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 41 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our unique rooms and cabinas offer all the comforts you would expect, full baths with hot showers, air conditioning, satellite TV and wireless internet service. Private porches with a pair of wooden lounging chairs are perfect for relaxing while watching the sunset with a glass of wine; or enjoying the morning with our complimentary hot breakfast prepared by Chef Eyal. True luxury amidst the tropical rain forest on the shore of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. Each boutique room displays hanging artwork by local artists that are available for purchase. For more photos of local artists creations look to our Artists page. Each room features themed wall murals created artist, Sue Ryan. Enter Eyal's world! The view from here is exactly like you see on the left, this is the planet of Gingerbread. Step away from the crazy planet where the rest of humanity struggles. Here there is nothing to worry you, we'll feed you, entertain you, and provide a place to stay in a "normally" peaceful environment. Of course, there is the occasional blowout party held here but you'll either stay to enjoy it or find your way to somewhere that suits your level of enthusiasm.

Property information

The restaurant provides a cozy relaxed atmosphere where large and small parties can enjoy patio seating or private booths inside our dining room. The unique menu of International Fusion flavors created by chef Eyal Ben-Menachem makes for an experience to remember. Every week showcases a variety of "made to order" entrees changed daily with the availability of hand selected fresh local beef and pork. For seafare fresh Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Jumbo Shrimp, Calamari, and the occasional Octopus are delivered to the Gingerbread the day they are caught. Freshness is the key to preparation! But don't forget the sweets! All of the desserts are homemade with love, ranging from flavors of rich dark chocolate to fresh fruit concoctions bursting with ripeness. The bar is for those looking to refresh with a cool drink, pull up a chair barside or sit back on our lounging couches and enjoy the latest sports, news, and movies via satellite TV. The selection of beers ranges from national Costa Rican varieties to imports from Belgium and Denmark.

Neighbourhood information

We are located 45 minutes from La Fortuna and the Volcan Arenal, other attractions in the La Fortuna area are hot springs, hikes, rafting, horseback riding, etc. We are lakeside and have wonderful views of Lago Arenal. Local friends of ours do tours for kayaking or fishing on the lake.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Hebrew

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Gingerbread Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Greek • Italian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Local • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A prepayment deposit via bank transfer or PayPal is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you after you book to provide any bank transfer instructions.

Please inform Gingerbread Restaurant & Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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