Weddings and
Honeymoons
Our clients say it best!
"Pleasantly
surprised", Mar
9, 2007
 Such
a great a place I couldn't rave about it enough!!! We had an
AMAZING time there. We kind of never plan so we can never expect
and ended up just seeing a road sign so we decided to check
it out. We were really impressed when we arrived as the place
boasts large rooms of varied selection, expansive views, cool
climate and very relaxing ambience. We booked a tour each day
and were given a biliengual and very informative tour guide.
The hotel restaurant is a nice perk as we came back every evening
exhausted from the all day tours and were treated with some
very tasty treats at the peaceful restaurant. I will be coming
back again. I would like to thank all the staff for the wonderful
hospitality.
"Paradise
in Costa Rica", Feb 9, 2007
My
husband and I had our wedding at El Cafetal a few weeks
ago. We had never visited the property in person before
deciding to have it there, so we were a little nervous.
There was no need to worry as everything was perfect. Lee
and Romy, the owners, and all their staff went above and
beyond to make our wedding a huge success. All of our guests
loved their rooms, gained weight from eating the fantastic
breakfasts and fell in love with the resident dogs, Chuy
and Panda. All of the staff were beyond friendly and extremely
helpful to ourselves and all of our guests (all 38 of us).
The pool is beautiful, the view from the hotel is fantastic
and there are lots of places to just sit and relax and enjoy
the perfect weather. By the end of the week we didn't want
to leave and felt like we were part of the family. If you
like acomodations with a bed and breakfast atmosphere and
a laid back but helpful vibe then this is the place for
you.
"Elegant
tranquility", Dec 27, 2006
I
stayed here three days. The views from the foothill on which
this wonderful hotel sits are magnificent, in every direction.
(Haze shrouded mountains, hummingbirds--was that a macaw?--an
Iguana for sure--as well as colorful flowers and shrubs everywhere.)
One disappointment (not really): A sign points to a "Monkey"
site, but I never saw any. My room was spacious, beautifully
appointed and quite comfortable. The breakfasts, buffet style,
were tasty and generous. Thanks, El Cafetal, for the secluded
patio where I could enjoy my Havana cigar without guilt, but
particulaly for your warm, generous hospitality.
"Magic",
Sep 25, 2006
Recently
stayed at El Cafetal Inn for one week while touring Costa Rica's
Central Valley. My flight arrived late at night and I was pleased
to see that their driver was there to pick me up on time (I
wasn't so lucky with another hotel on my previous visit to Costa
Rica). Despite my late arrival, and off-season reservation,
someone was at the hotel to greet me and to show me to my room.
I chose one of their new rooms, The Bungalow, by the pool and
next to their new restaruant; it was spacious, had a large modern
bathroom, a kitchenette and a dining table outside on the balcony.
The morning revealed a gorgeous view from my balcony of
the surrounding mountains and countryside. Breakfast was served
at 8am and was simply amazing: at least 10 different items were
served for the buffet. It was by far the best breakfast I've
had anywhere in my many travels...and it was included in the
price of the room! I decided to relax my first day and lounged
by the pool, had a great lunch at their restaurant (new, I've
been told) Rincon Llanero and had a chance to speak with one
of the owners. Lee was overflowing with excitement to tell me
about all of the new improvements that she and her husband Romy
had recently completed.
The new building by the pool, which
houses the restaurant and the 4 suites built above it, is the
most welcome addition for them, as is their new chef who comes
with experience from several fine restaruants in Canada.
They
also had re-tiled the pool, re-decorated the main rooms, added
new modern lighting to the outside areas and hired more and
better-trained staff. Despite being located in one of the safest
areas of Costa Rica, all doors can now be locked. Lee explained
that she is constantly taking the feedback from her guests,
always with the intention of improving what the Inn has to offer.
It was wonderful, and rare in my exprience, to be able to sit
and have lunch with the owner of a hotel and to learn that they
are proactive and concerned on a day-to-day level instead of
simply being "investors." Over the week I stayed,
I could not have been more impressed: everything from the food
to the service to the tours I requested were all handled with
professionalism, attention to detail and -- above all -- the
friendliness which Costa Rica is known for. Highly, highly recommended.
 COMPLETE WEDDING
PACKAGES
- Welcome
to Hotel El Cafetal Inn. It is our pleasure to be
able to provide the best service possible. It is our
goal to make this the most memorable day of your life.
- Our complete
package includes one hour of live music. Your choice
of instrumental or a mariachi band for the wedding ceremony.
We offer three different locations on our property
for the ceremony. The reception will be held in our
restaurant by the pool.
- Lunch
and dinner services include two non-alcoholic beverages
(coffee, tea, juice, or soda), one appetizer, one entrée,
and one dessert.
The
Menu for lunch and dinner is as follows
Appetizers
- Caprese
Salad
- Sea
bass Ceviche
- Smoked
Salmon
Entrees
(Served
with rice, mashed potatoes, and vegetables or salad)
- Chicken
Breast with white mushroom sauce
- Lean
beef strips in mushroom sauce
- Tilapia
fillet a la reuniere
- Chicken
or Beef fajitas
Dessert
- Tiramisu
- Caramel
flan
- Cheese
cake
Cost
Per Person
- Lunch…………………………$25
- Dinner
……………………….$25
Uncorking
fee is $2 per bottle. Sodas or juices for mixed drinks
are $4 per person.
20%
discount off lodging if we provide all the alcohol, and the
soft drinks and juices for drinks
- Open
bar is $15 per person per hour
- All
prices include decorations, tables and chairs, and service
- The
wedding ceremony will be $3 per person. This provides the
alter, carpet for the isle, all decorations including flowers,
and chairs.
- Rental
of the reception hall is $15 per person, this includes reception
hall decorations.
- Bilingual
lawyer and the marriage certificate is $1200.
- Four
hours of live band (five to six musicians) is $1300.
- Professional
photography with video and biography is $850-$1500, includes
wedding album with 50 6x8 photos.
- Please
advise at the time of making the reservation if you will
need a Master of Ceremony.
Terms
and Conditions
- 30%
deposit when reserving the hotel and wedding ceremony. Another
30% due two weeks prior to the ceremony. And the final
40% due the day of event.
- Locals,
Nationals, and Residents with proof will receive an additional
discount.
- All
events must be finished by 10pm.
For
more information or question please contact our wedding coordinator
Ligia
Cortez de Rodríguez/mortila1@racsa.co.cr(506) 2446-2254 after
6pm (506) 8831-8086
*
Our wedding package is a suggested guideline, but can be
modified to suit your needs.
HONEYMOON PACKAGES
($400 plus tax reservation,need a $160 deposit, two weeks prior)
- Airport pick up (need to provide: airline, fight number and arival time)
- Upon arrival (WELCOME COCKTAIL)
- 2 nights at the accommodations in one of our beautiful tower rooms
- Breakfast is served in a private terraced lookout with breathtaking views each morning. (or in your room if preferred?)
- Tropical floral arrangement in your room
- Bottle of wine
- Fruit and cheese basket
NOTES
 CIVIL CEREMONY CHECKLIST
The following information must be send at least 3 weeks prior to the ceremony.
- full name of bride and groom
- current address
- professional degrees or line of work
- fathers full name
- parents address
- marital status if divorce official copy of divorce papers.
- copies of your birth
certificates and police records must also be certified
by the consulate.
- passport number
valid for six months and nationality
- the bride, groom and two witnesses must bring their original passport to the actual ceremony. if you need witnesses we will act as your witnesses.
- If marrying a Costa
Rican, he or she will need their cedula (identification
card) and a marital status certificate from the Civil
Registry.
- A Catholic ceremony
is the only other option aside from a civil ceremony
that is independently recognized. A civil ceremony is
required for all non-Catholic ceremonies for the marriage
to be valid.
 You do not need to be a resident of Costa Rica in order to get married in this
country. We will supply a copy of the actual form, which was submitted to the civil register office with in one week.
We recommend that you stay a minimum of two nights so you can experience the full enjoyment of our place.
There is a total capacity of 22 guest in our inn, additional guest can stay in nearby hotels, The coffee bar will accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and a live band.
We hope to answer all of your questions, we are looking forward to hosting your
wedding. We all know that getting married is a very important day and we will take care of all the details to make sure that the day is a memorable and romantic experience!
Weddings
and Events coordinator Mrs. Ligia Cortes email mortila1@racsa.co.cr
phone 506 8831-8086
Please
contact her directly
|