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Location Around Town
Phone 800/847-3474 in the US, 2711-0708 in Costa Rica
Fax 2711-0708
Web site www.silverkinglodge.net
Room Information 10 units
Prices $1,875-$2,150 (£938-£1,075) per person double occupancy for 3 full days of fishing, air transportation to and from Barra del Colorado from San José, all meals at the lodge, liquor, and taxes; $350 (£175) per person per extra day, including all fishing, meals, liquor, and taxes; $175 (£88) per person for nonfishers, with no ground transportation
Credit Cards AE, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, free Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, no phone
Season Closed throughout the months of July, Aug, and Dec
Other Mailing address: Interlink 399, P.O. Box 02-5635, Miami, FL 33102

Silver King Lodge Review

This is the most upscale lodge in Barra del Colorado. They take their fishing seriously here -- there's a large selection of modern boats and equipment, as well as a full tackle shop -- but Silver King also emphasizes comfort. The rooms are immense, with two double beds, a desk and chair, luggage racks, fishing racks, air-conditioning, an overhead fan, and a roomy closet. The floors and walls are all varnished hardwood, and the ceilings are finished in bamboo. The entire complex is built on raised stilts and connected by covered walkways (useful during the frequent downpours).

The meals here are truly exceptional, with some of the best buffet-style lodge cooking I've ever had. Each all-you-can-eat meal is anchored with at least two main dishes and a wide variety of appetizers, salads, side dishes, and desserts. You should be eating plenty of fish during your stay -- coconut-battered snook nuggets with a pineapple-wasabi dip were just one of the highlights of my culinary indulgences here. These folks also have a photographer snapping away digital shots of all the offshore action and give you a personalized CD of photos from your stay at no extra cost.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar w/satellite TV; small pool; enclosed Jacuzzi; massage; free daily laundry service; Internet for free in lobby

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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