Orchid House is a beautiful property with an infinity pool overlooking the sea and a peaceful atmosphere. Our room was comfortable, with soft but supportive foam beds, excellent shower pressure, and powerful air conditioning that kept us cool throughout the August heat. Our garden room had two glass walls, one facing the garden and the other looking past the parking lot toward the sea.
The staff were warm and friendly, but the service was far too inattentive for a boutique hotel at this price. Honestly, you could expire quietly on a poolside lounger and not be discovered until nightfall. By our fifth morning, breakfast service felt like neglect. We were repeatedly served yogurt and coffee without spoons, and often waited 15 to 20 minutes for anyone to check on us or take our order while staff gathered at the bar.
The food was beautifully presented but generally looked better than it tasted. Most dishes needed more salt, seasoning, and acidity. The drinks were fine. I recommend eating elsewhere. Two nearby favorites were Seaside Restaurant and Quemadero.
For most of our stay, the hotel was peaceful and relaxing. On Friday, however, outside visitors with day passes took over the pool and shaded loungers, disrupting the calm atmosphere hotel guests had paid to enjoy.
Overall, Orchid House is a comfortable property with real potential. More attentive service, better seasoned food, and reasonable limits on day visitors could make it an exceptional boutique hotel.