Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Costa Rica

The breakfast was superb. The staff were super friendly, efficient, and helpful. All of the restaurants were top notch. The villas were perfect, the cool pools and thermals pools were beautiful, and the swim-up bars were fantastic. The single best hotel I’ve ever experienced.

Excellent hotel with top-notch facilities and service. Delicious food, all set in a lush tropical forest. We loved the room with the outdoor shower and private plunge pool on the front porch. Getting around is easy—just call for a golf cart to take you anywhere within the property.

Beautiful property, amazing service, friendly staff. Rooms are very big and comfortable. Bed facing the private pool was unmatched

Everything. The most amazing place I’ve ever been. Excellent food, tons of animals on property (saw baby sloth from five feet away!), the staff would give us impromptu Spanish lessons… swim up bar in the springs had amazing bar tenders, special treats upon check in, turn down service, at the Italian place. I wanted to go back as soon as I left. 😂

This is a special place. The rooms are separate buildings (or luxury “tents”) each with a plunge pool. The rooms are large and well furnished and decorated. The beds are huge. There was an outside shower with excellent pressure (plus an inside one of you prefer). There are three or four restaurants and multiple bars and swimming pools. The hotel covers a huge area and never feels crowded. We are in two of the restaurants. Our preference was for the Asian one. Breakfast is good.

From the moment we pulled in, we were greeted by Bryan with a cool towel and welcome drink. Our check in was quick. Bryan showed us to our 2 bedroom villa with a plunge pool. The grounds were beautiful. Breakfast was amazing with fruit to start and a made to order breakfast

The hotel, restaurants, and coffee/cocoa tour were all five stars. We were very impressed and would happily come back, this is a wonderful place. Our private pool overlooking the rain forest was particularly amazing, and the kids loved the water slide into the river.

Beautiful surroundings. Walkable trail and nice wildlife. Very secluded. Nice private pool we had with our stay. Good breakfast. Would come again and my husband said it was the highlight of the trip. Thank you!!

Excellent facilities, especially loved our two bedroom villa with private pool. The hiking trails, hot springs and river swimming were also great! Staff was super helpful and allowed us to check in early which was a huge help with our baby.

The location was private. The villa in person looked liked the pictures online. I loved the plunge pool. Very exclusive.

Everything!! The location was incredible, close to everything but still quite and relaxing. We stayed in a room with a private pool and the pool was beautiful as well as the little terrace. My favorite part of the room was the bathroom, incredibly BEAUTIFUL! Highly recommended

Beautiful private space that allowed us to relax after excursions. The suite with the private pool had a beautiful view of the volcano the minute we opened up the glass doors.

Beautiful view of Arenal Volcano from the room. Private pool was excellent. Water was chilly, but refreshing. Gorgeous room.

This is a very modern and beautifully designed hotel that is very cozy and has amazing bathroom, the private pool was top notch. Staff was very friendly and the view to the Arenal Volcano couldn’t have been better.

Volcano view, plunge pool, great bathroom. Breakfast down the road was great fun seeing all the birds.

Beautiful! Loved jungle walk to the beach. We loved the pools & our suite. We had a small private pool with our room just for us! Nice bars & restaurant. Golf cart service and luggage storage. The staff is very nice.

Pretty much everything - comfortable room with a nice ocean view, friendly staff, good food, nice pool, access to the beach.

Breakfast was great everyday. White face monkeys were a common site, especially at breakfast. The dinners at the restaurant were top notch and reasonably priced for a resort. Our servers Carlos, Marcos, Francella and William were are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. My wife is celiac and they went above and beyond to make sure her food was safe and delicious. Our room had a private pool with a beautiful view that my kids used every day. The beach was a five minute hike from the property, quiet and beautiful!

The animals around, was more worth it than going to Manuel Antonio Park, I saw a tucano, a lizard, a sloth, monkeys everywhere… including my varanda ! Cocktails at happy hour 2 for 1. The pool is not heated, but was warm enough, during day and night. Pool and restaurant with a view. Great option of a second pool with no kids. Beautiful architecture, great food at breakfast (pancakes and eggs from scratch) and dinner. The hotel is on a hill, but a golf car took us up any time needed.

Loved staying here, the adults pools especially is really nice with a bar serving food and drinks. Having access to Biesanz beach through the hotel was a selling point to us, where we went and relaxed and swam in the mornings with not too many people. Be careful it’s a steep 10min walk down, the walk back up could be tough for someone less fit! Same goes with the grounds itself, it’s located on a very steep hill to go up to the restaurant and pool but they have golf carts to help you. Staff were really lovely. Lots of wildlife around including a big group of monkeys that came down to the pool area one night. The views from breakfast were fab.

Incredibly beautiful facilities and immaculately presented room. Every need and indulgence was catered for with diligent and friendly staff. The private pool at our villa was a real bonus, where we had daily wildlife coming to visit! A magical place to stay.

The Hotel is amazing, great design in the room, the restaurant and and the pools. It was a great stay, the pool is perfect, with monkeys just around the pool jumping (not annoying or dangerous)

Wonderful pool and poolside bar. Clean. Comfy beds. Nice outlook. Short walk to a lovely beach. Free sunscreen available at the pool is a nice touch.

The rooms and pools are beautiful, and the property is near the area’s best beaches. We appreciated that the property provided sunscreen and bug spray. The staff are all very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience while we were staying at the property. We enjoyed a very good wine dinner at Arbol restaurant, and we enjoyed the drinks we ordered at poolside bars.

Everything! The design is done with incredibly good taste. The location/plot is full of wildlife. We went to 5 tours prior to our stay here to see wildlife and we saw less than what is on site (all types of monkeys, birds, sloths from close proximity, etc). The beach is also nice, black sand, but we preferred to stay at the pools. The rooms are fabulous and designed with impeccable taste. Regarding the restaurant, we often go to these elegant hotels but usually the restaurant does not stand up to the hotels. This is NOT the case for Arbol. The restaurant, Arbol, was great: breakfast, lunch and dinner, it was so good we ate all meals there! It is refined and delicious. Staff is also extremely attentive and helpful. The gym is small but sufficient for 1-2 trainings. We will definitely come back.

The suite was pretty great. Was super nice having our own little private hot spring not having to go find parking at the other hot springs was nice. They had good food nice pools and hot spring pools that stayed open late swim up bar!

The pool and hot tubs and swim up bar all were great. Beautiful view of the volcano. Very good included breakfast. Close to La Fortuna. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Pools, views, and food were all wonderful. Swim up bar for late night drinks and food was phenomenol.

I loved the pool and thermal springs area. Especially the swim up bar in the hot springs was quite cool. It is a bit out of town but really close to the volcano.

Swim up bar, happy hour, number of pools/hot tubs, privacy of rooms, perimeter walk, staff friendliness, location of the property in relation to downtown and the national park

Excellent room with a private pool on the balconey & kitchen. Clean, good free breakfast and nice swimming pool.

Nice clean room with a nice private pool at a reasonable price. Staff was friendly, free breakfast was great!

We stayed a week at the Oceano, and what a lovely stay it was! We had a suite with a plunge pool. The room was massive, spotlessly clean and had everything we could need and more. The kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, fridge freezer, small oven etc and a washer-dryer. The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and welcoming, nothing was a problem. Breakfast is good, selected from a menu (around 7 choices in total) and cereals, juice and coffee were self service. The food always came out hot and everything we had, we really enjoyed. I would say to get to breakfast around 8:00 as there are only a few tables and it did get busy after 8:30. The pool area was also very well maintained and the pool itself was the perfect temperature. I will say the hotel got significantly busier on weekends due to offers they had on, so there was a longer wait for breakfast and the pool did get more crowded, so if you want to avoid this it’s best to do an excursion on a weekend and have a relaxing pool day another time. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back to the Oceano. It really is a delight and situated only 10 mins from the Jaco strip, so it’s quiet but not too far away from the action.

The room was spacious, however, we upgraded after a week to a Pool room. which was on the balcony. Absolutely Loved it. Exercise in the pool downstairs in the morning< and refreshing cool pool in the afternoon on the balcony. It was amazing. You could not ask for more in a hotel. We loved our stay. The staff are wonderful. The Manager Alexandra was amazing as well, very helpful. It was a full apartment, with a kitchen, refrigerator, stove, microwave. If you wanted to cook You could. Pali grocery store is minutes away, Maxi Mennos ( Walmart) is a 15 minute walk on the main strip. The main Pool downstairs was amazing, with a side jacuzzi and little huts for shade, as well as beautiful lounge chairs. If you don't want to cook, you can order with confidence from the restaurant in the hotel, everything was delicious. The breakfast is included and spectacular choices. As far as we were concerned it was all first class, the service, the staff and the apartment. We loved our stay. We would highly recommend this hotel. The cleaning is done daily. you have a choice of the time it is done. They cater to your every desire. We even washed our clothes before coming back, as there is a washer and dryer in the apartment, you just have to buy detergent that's it.

Oceano was definitely one of the best lodging options for downtown Jaco. Everything you could want was writhing a 10-minute walk or a 10-minute taxi drive. The property is new and the facilities are upgraded. Our particular room included a a full kitchen with laundry. We had a separate bedroom and a living room that included a large couch which converted into a double decker bed. The room had two balconies which overlooked the pool. There were also floor to ceiling windows that brought in lots of light. This can be good or bad. The view was lovely, but could be noisy at night when people were frolicking in the pool. Also, you could be seen through the windows by neighbors. We kept the shade down most times. However, the property was lovely. Breakfast was included in our stay and it was homemade deliciousness. The staff provided free beach or pool towels that could be exchanged each day. The staff was very helpful and courteous. The hotel tour concierge was very helpful and helped my family customize our excursion experience. Each night we could walk to the best restaurants and bars and felt safe. I highly recommend Oceano. FYI: as of Dec 2024, there are three additional properties being built in the area. By Dec 2025, I imagine that strip will be a bustling little metropolis. I look forward to returning.

Loved the private pool and the ocean view. Found out the owners were originally from Canada and that was amazing, needs to be promoted on their site with the back story(I for one would love to hear it).

We stayed at Casa Oropéndola at Canavida Resort from March 31st to April 4th, and it was nothing short of magical. The property is absolutely stunning—tucked into the lush hills of Uvita with breathtaking ocean views and surrounded by nature. Waking up to the sound of howler monkeys and tropical birds, then taking a dip in our own private pool while watching the sunrise—unreal. The 2-bedroom home is beautifully designed, with a perfect balance of modern comfort and eco-luxury. Everything was spotless and well-equipped, especially the kitchen, which made it easy to enjoy meals at home. We spent most of our time outside on the patio or in the pool, soaking in the peaceful vibes. The location couldn’t be better. It’s close to the beaches, waterfalls, and the national park, but still feels totally secluded and serene. The drive up is part of the adventure (definitely recommend a 4x4), and the views are 100% worth it. The hosts were fantastic—super responsive and thoughtful, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and already planning our return. If you're considering a stay here—do it. You won’t regret it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!

What an excellent property! The family that runs it is dedicated to making sure all guests (including kids) have a great vacation. The property is fairly new, and the owners are always improving it. Behind the condos is a grassy area with a trampoline and badminton—perfect for kids or your inner child. Our six-year-old loved the pool and trampoline. At dawn and dusk, the property comes alive with the wildlife you come to Costa Rica to see. Have your binoculars ready by the pool deck for the show—and don’t miss the sunsets and starry skies. The condos were clean and well-equipped for cooking. The propane grills had everything we needed to grill out. It’s about 5KM/3Mi up the mountain, a 20-minute drive. We visited in March 2025 and used a driver (Caleb—highly recommend) to get up and down. It’s around 10Mil or $20 each way, worth it for the incredible views. I’ve traveled the world and this place will forever stand out. I’m already planning to stay for a month or two in the future. The team was excellent—very communicative and helpful—and even arranged everything with our driver Caleb, who was amazing and always available, including early morning pickups.

Canavida is an amazing place and we’re really happy we found it. It’s brand new and the owners are slowly building the place out so we were lucky to be one of the first people to stay here. From the start, David had great communication and was super accommodating when our trip was delayed. He also kindly upgraded us to a larger villa and the property was amazing. The living and dining room was spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need to cook (the sushi and sake set was also a big plus). Having AC in the main rooms was a big plus as it does get hot when the sun enters the property. The best part was definitely the view and the pool - it was a fantastic place to watch the sunset every day. David and Jonathane were helpful throughout our stay, answering any questions we had promptly. They also have great local connections and were able to hook us up with tours and a surf school. The property is about a 10-15 minute drive up a dirt road from the main shops and restaurants of Uvita. We were there in the dry seasons and had no problem doing it in our SUV in 2WD but if it was wet 4WD would probably be needed. David also offered to have someone go down to Uvita for us if we needed something picked up and didn’t want to drive into town. Overall we had an amazing stay and would highly recommend Canavida to anyone looking for a place to stay in Uvita!

I have been traveling for pleasure and for work throughout my life. I have been using hotels.com for on average 50+ hotel nights per year last 10 years. And finally, I felt I should leave a very positive review. Canavida Villas & Resort is the first booking where the everything exceeded the expectations. Top Location, service, communication, quality of stay, THE VIEW, the staff, the people, the pool, THE GRILL, the nature... I don't know where to start or to end. Basically images are in most hotel presentations showing a refined view of reality, in this case the nice photos of the property did not reflect the reality, IT WAS EVEN BETTER IRL! If you want to have a weekend or a week at one of the best locations in CR, then you just found it. Yes, it is on a hill = there is a challenging climb with your car, but you can get there with a 2 wheel drive. Uvita as location is also very nice, but why bother to go there except for grocery shopping, this resort is a paradise you don't want to leave!

We arrived much too early but they were able and happy to accommodate us early and on top of that we were given an upgrade as Expedia VIP guests to their best rooms. This was the loveliest hotel that we've ever stayed in. Wonderful views to the Pacific, luxurious room and amenities, a hummingbird singing in the tree outside and to top it all off we had a private plunge pool with hot water warm enough to ease all the aches and pains of a long hike through the Agouti Reserve adjoining the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, always smiling and interested in our day. One of our new favourites!

Classy modern room - one of the nicest we’ve stayed in - bathroom is straight out of an interior design magazine. Service is top-notch…with a small number of guests, they learn your names and go out of your way to make you feel comfortable. Love the setting on a woodsy mountainside. Nice trail system on the property. The two small pools are bathwater warm - would love it if they were hot tubs but they were still nice.

A stunning hotel with excellent service and attention to detail. The rooms were clean, welll lit and of an excellent standard. We used the heated pools and firepit at night. The dining area was gorgeous with a sunset view. We saw a sloth and monkeys during our breakfast. The breakfast was served from a menu rather than a buffet. All the staff were accommodating to our dietary needs and made food to our liking.

We loved our stay at Koora! Awesome property, very nice and helpful staff, modern room, nice heated pool, nice views. We could see wild life from here it room’s balcony. Would absolutely stay again in here is if I come back to monteverde.

The property, food and staff were outstanding. We are planning to return to try out their new pool that they were just finishing up.

This resort was amazing based on luxury plus harmony with nature. The hot springs are wonderful- about 9 small ponds and the big hot springs pool with swim up bar. Staff and service were top notch. You won’t regret staying here it’s amazing.

Loved the swim up bar, the new hot springs. Food and staff were excellent. Loved the open air restaurant. Do wish you could flush t paper but that is a country wide issue.

This was one of the most beautiful settings with the view of Arenal volcano from the pool area and even (we got lucky) from our hotel room. The hotel room was in a separate building with only two rooms in the building, this added a lot of privacy too. I loved the swim up bar at the main pool with multiple smaller spas. It was one of the best memories for all of us in my family.

Arenal Manoa is a Hidden Gem We booked a chateau for our stay and loved every minute of our stay Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, always smiling Breakfast was plenty, lunch and dinner had great dining options - “Le Saca”, Pizza and a Sushi Bar There are atleast 5-7 hot springs a large swimming pool and the chateau’s have their own private pool ! Very kid friendly with plenty of beautiful wildlife roaming freely which was a treat for the kids We enjoyed our stay and will be back ! Pura Vida :)

Overall I was very happy with the resort despite a couple of hiccups. The property itself is really beautiful. We stayed in unit 209 and have a fabulous view of the volcano and overlooked a grade with beautiful flowers. Nice private patio with 2 rocking chairs. The resort itself has flowers everywhere and the pool, thermals and restaurants are all in close walking distance. Con was problems with A/C and we had to call 4 different times (same day) to get it to finally be fixed (and even then remote did not work so could not turn down the A/C when it got too cold). Other con was when we first arrived there was a line of tiny bugs crawling up the wall. Called the front desk and they did their best to mitigate them while we were gone. But throughout the stay still had a couple here and there. Not a real problem as the bugs stayed in one area, and we could have called again but I didn't want them to spray anything while we were sleeping in that room. Check in was easy and quick. Pool overlooked the volcano and was really nice with swim up bar. We had desserts at the pool which were pricey but good. Only ate at the breakfast buffet so can't comment on other restaurants, but the buffet was extensive and fabulous, and the restaurant is open air looking out on green space and flowers. Upon arrival, found different chocolate bon bon type things waiting for us in the fridge, and on our anniversary had a towel animal w/rose and hearts on the bed. Overall would recommend.

This is a beautiful resort. The pool wilnds around the entire property. The swim up bar was a blast! The staff was friendly and helpful. The on site restaurants are fantastic. The pink shells on the beach are so beautiful! We had a fabulous time here!

Our stay was during the low season which was perfect. There weren’t too many people so we were able to enjoy the amenities without waiting or being burdened by people. We enjoyed the pool and swim up bar. There was no wait at the restaurants the entire time we were there.

Beautiful location, wonderful amenities. Staff was very friendly and curteous, always helpful. Make sure to get Jonathan at the swim up bar - he'll take good care of you!

The Marriott Los Suenos is an amazing property! We were recognized as Marriott status members daily by the very attentive and professional staff. They made this vacation exceptional!! The rooms, pool, restaurants, and the swim up bar were all excellent. They also provide numerous pool floats and toys, and the kids club was amazing with lots of toys and activities to keep our kids happy! We will be going back!!

This is a large friendly hotel with wonderful staff. We had a swim up pool which wad great. The only drawback is that at night the area opposite these rooms are used for conference dinners. One night was quick 8 -9 with relaxing music the second night was noisy and loud music played and a lot of people milling about until later. I asked to be moved on arrival when we saw the tanles being set up but told that couldnt happen. Overall our stay was great. Wonderful empty beach, good restaurants and a short walk from the marina with a few shops.

The property is gorgeous. Lots of privacy and very well kept. Each villa has a plunge pool and the restaurant the resort offers is amazing. The staff make the stay, they are the best!!

Loved my room with private pool overlooking the ocean! Just a short walk or quick golf cart ride down to the beach & Las Catalinas!

Great staff, great food, gorgeous views! Our room with a personal plunge pool was so refreshing!

This was the perfect resort to getaway. Whether you want to just relax in your personal pool or find adventure in an excursion, you can find it all there. The staff was always friendly, courteous, and accommodating. The views were breathtaking, no matter where you were. In our room we woke up to beautiful sunrises and at the pool you could watch the unreal sunsets. Definitely a great find! We will be back!

This place is amazing! Service is beyond good. These folks will take care of EVERYTHING for you. Plunge pool rooms make you never want to leave. Room rates aren’t cheap, but other costs, e.g. food, are quite reasonable. Construction is going on around the base of the hill that the hotel sits on, typically 8 - 4pm. Depending on your room, could be annoying. Property feels very safe. Sunsets are spectacular!

I can’t say enough about the four seasons in general. You really get what you pay for, with top notch customer service and amenities. Not my first stay at a four seasons property and they gave me a significant upgrade to a wonderful room with its own plunge pool. This place is a dream. It was very hard to leave. So many free activities, 24 hour service, amazing hospitality and 5 awesome restaurants to choose from. The really did it all with this property. I am very happy four seasons customer and I will continue to stay at their properties ever chance I can. This resort is in the quiet area of peninsula Papagayo and if you’re look to recharge this is your spot. Peace and serenity defines this. We did a scuba excursion through the resort, enjoyed all the good foods and two beautiful beaches surrounding the resort. This a must stay place!!!

Of course we had high expectations for a Four Seasons Hotel, but several in the staff made us feel quite at home. Adolfo (food & bev director) introduced himself to us and greeted us days later at poolside by name (!). Giovanna was always there, providing the best in concierge service. The location was great giving us the choice of ocean, bayside (with free kayaks, paddleboards & snorkel equipment), or poolside (with/without children). It was just what we needed for a getaway from our normal stressful lives.....

This is the best Four Seasons I have stayed at. The staff are all extremely friendly and accommodating. I love the WhatsApp chat for easy communication. The surf school was a hit with the kids and they loved the ropes course/zip line expedition. The food is all really nice quality and I like that there is no single-use cheap plastic cups around the pool, it's all nice drinkwear. Nightly my kids enjoyed the free offerings like churros station, s'mores, ice cream buffet,etc. They also loved the teen club to make bracelets and play basketball. Bahia restaurant was great - shout out to Cheeky (best server!) and Beto.

Excellent service, the food was outstanding. I fell in love with the beaches, the water was clear and the temperature was pleasing. The hotel itself (rooms, pool, etc) is not that different to other properties, but everything gets executed with attention to detail and striving for perfection. Finally, the music selection was absolutely awesome: chill, relaxing. Costa Rica has many great hotels, but sometimes the music is annoying. The Four Seasons has the best taste in music ever.

The Four Seasons Resort in Papagayo is amazing! It is the perfect location with 2 beaches and 3 pools! Amazing food and terrific staff! We will be coming back again!

We had total privacy, a wonderful plunge pool and a view across the trees and valley to the Pacific, sunsets and Uvitas whale's tail, a huge sand bar that appears and disappears with the tide. The food was very good, but not excellent. It is luxurious and everyone tries really, really hard to please guests. Toucans and other birds stopped by our patio, 10 feet away. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Very special and private place. Our villa was nicely decorated and had a nice private pool with view of the ocean. The staff was outstanding. First night we ordered room service for dinner. The breakfasts and the dinner the following night we had in the central building with a great view of the whale tale. We appreciated the quiet and very private villa while having access to a large pool and the amenities of full stacked bar and restaurant. A nice touch was the welcome sign and the artfully sliced pineapple as a welcome gift. One word of caution. This place is only reachable with a 4WD. It is impossible to climb up the hill otherwise. We highly recommend this place and will be back some time in the future.

Wow. Just wow. First up - Leo was our host and was awesome. Great work Leo! All the staff was great. I'm tired of booking hotels that look good in the pictures then turn out to be disappointing. Golden Pineapple goes the other way. It's breathtaking. Everything here is top notch. I won't repeat everyone else, the rooms are amazing. Outdoor showers, tub and personal pool - brilliant. You can sit outside, (naked if you want!), in your own suite surrounded by jungle mountainside watching CR birds and animals around you. I was worried about the restaurant prices being too high. They are not - in my opinion they match most other table restaurants or even lower than most other 4-5 star hotel restaurants, in my experience. And the food is excellent - a little more rich than fresh, but still quite pleasing. This hotel is on a mountain and the road to access it is too. Don't be a hero. You're not getting up here with a 2wd car. If the rentals are all out of 4wd then you're paying for the taxi. This is the only downside of being here, the taxis are now charging $25 USD per trip from the nearby town. (Feb 2024). That adds up if you want to go out a lot. But honestly, book this hotel just to stay in the beautiful room and relax!

FIRST TIP: Make sure you have a 4x4 truck, the mountain incline decline is very steep. Outside of that my stay here was outstanding. I just got back from celebrating my birthday and the staff as well as the owner was very kind, very welcoming. They stayed up all night and giving us directions and leading us up the mountain until we got there and I truly appreciate that. And then on my birthday they made a cake and sing Happy Birthday it was very sweet. The cleaning staff does an amazing job keeping the rooms clean. Once we left and came back to our rooms it was spotless smelled amazing and they kept the pools clean as well. The chef did his thing every night and the food was very delicious. Thank you for showing me a great time while there. The views were fantastic.

Where to start Treated by Juan with a cold sparking pineapple drink Walking through main bar , pool ( shared area) was breathe taking - We staying in villa 4 - first class property with comfortable bed / pillows and an unbeatable view over the whale tail Wild life a plenty flying across vista The food was incredible and staff , particular Marlon’s constant smile and chuckle made us feel at home - Jessie and Oval - you have a gem of a property. We were sad to leave Bryn / Georgina