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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jeff
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
“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...” - Jonathan
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
“This was simply amazing. The warm welcoming owner has created an experience not just a hotel.” - Anne
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
“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
“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.” - Cece
United States
“Beautiful location, friendly staff, very comfortable beds, great hot shower, breakfast was amazing and so was dinner. Very peaceful location and close to La Fortuna” - Meg
United States
“Quiet roadside hotel, Beautifully painted, amazing food, friendly owner who fed the amazing birds. Location worked for us as we were in route to Tamarindo and were not happy with our hotel near Arenal. Really improved our trip.” - Ina
Spain
“Wenn wir 20 Sterne verteilen könnten, würden wir dies tun. Wir haben uns wie Freunde oder Familie gefühlt. Eyal, der Chef, war so dermassen lieb und freundlich, unglaublich! Und kochen kann er, das ist der Wahnsinn. Wir kommen wieder!”
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Languages spoken
English,Spanish,HebrewProperty surroundings
Restaurants
- Gingerbread Restaurant
- CuisineFrench • Greek • Italian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Sushi • Thai • Local • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
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.