Must-see hotels in Cahuita

  • Alby Lodge

    Cahuita

    This fine lodge on the edge of the park has spacious landscaped grounds that attract howler monkeys and birds. Four palm-thatched, raised bungalows (two…

  • Playa Negra Guesthouse

    Cahuita

    Owned by a delightful Quebecoise couple, this meticulously maintained place offers four charming rooms in a Caribbean-style plantation house, complemented…

  • Kenaki Lodge

    Cahuita

    Opposite Playa Grande, this appealing place is the creation of expat Isabelle and Costa Rican tae kwon do master Roberto. Bright, high-ceilinged rooms and…

  • Hotel La Diosa

    Cahuita

    This relaxing spot on Playa Negra offers six well-constructed bungalows. Some have Jacuzzi tubs and oceanfront terraces; all have air-con. The grounds…

  • Kelly Creek Hotel

    Cahuita

    Just outside the national-park entrance, sloths and caimans linger. Draw closer and find five graceful wood cabinas, some with new bathrooms, that have…

  • Casa Marcellino

    Cahuita

    In a peaceful garden setting, just inland down a side road between Cahuita and Playa Negra, you'll find this charming cluster of four spotless wood cabins…

  • Bungalows Aché

    Cahuita

    In Nigeria, Aché means ‘Amen,’ and you’ll likely say the same thing when you see these three spotless polished-wood bungalows nestled into a grassy yard…

  • El Encanto B&B

    Cahuita

    This pleasant B&B, only about 200m northwest of downtown Cahuita, is set in landscaped grounds dotted with easy chairs and hammocks. Demure bungalows have…

  • Cabinas Riverside

    Cahuita

    This tidy budget place just around the corner from Kelly Creek ranger station offers nine simple rooms with mosquito nets and hot showers; five units that…

  • Cabinas Tito

    Cahuita

    Only 200m northwest of Cahuita, surrounded by extensive gardens, this quiet oasis offers six brightly painted, clean and simple casitas, plus a family…

  • La Piscina Natural

    Cahuita

    Run by Cahuita native Walter and expatriate former schoolteacher Patty, this chilled-out gem of a spot near Playa Negra's northern end is a self…

  • Coral Hill Bungalows

    Cahuita

    Popular with honeymooners, these three immaculate private bungalows in a wildlife-friendly garden setting feature tropical decor: polished-wood floors,…

  • Camping María

    Cahuita

    Well-spaced campsites share a gorgeous section of waterfront near the northern end of Playa Negra, shaded by coconut palms and fruit trees. Campers have…

  • Hotel Suizo Loco Lodge

    Cahuita

    Eleven immaculate whitewashed bungalows have queen-size beds and folk-art decor at this serene family-friendly lodge (cribs available). All units have…

  • Ciudad Perdida

    Cahuita

    In a shady, peaceful spot bordering the national park, great-tailed grackles roam the landscaped gardens of this lodge offering cute one- and two-room…

  • Cabinas Smith 1 & 2

    Cahuita

    These clean rooms spanning two properties between the main drag and the waterfront are run by a friendly older couple with deep local roots. Eight units…

  • Cabinas Iguana

    Cahuita

    Set back from the beach on the road marked by the Reggae Bar, this family-run spot features rather worn but nicely shaded simple wood cabins with kitchens…

  • Spencer Seaside Lodging

    Cahuita

    Rooms at this long-standing, locally owned spot are surprisingly well kept for a budget option – and nothing else at this price level can match the…

  • Goddess Garden Eco Resort

    Cahuita

    Surrounded by old-growth jungle (including an awe-inspiring 'Goddess Tree'), this place at the end of the Playa Negra road is geared toward larger groups…

  • Hotel Nirvana by the Sea

    Cahuita

    Rooms at this tranquil spot are just inland from the Reggae Bar. Each room offers hot water, hammocks, mosquito nets, a fan, a pleasant sitting area on a…

  • Villa Delmar

    Cahuita

    Down a gravel driveway near the national park's northern edge, this no-frills guesthouse has eight basic rooms and cabinas with access to a shared kitchen…

  • Cabinas Algebra

    Cahuita

    This long-standing place has three rustic hammock-equipped cabins tucked into a peaceful backyard garden at Playa Negra's northern end. The spacious,…

  • Cahuita National Park Hotel

    Cahuita

    The hotel-style rooms here are large and bare, with dowdy brown curtains and industrial tile floors, but you still might be tempted by the prime location…

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