Hotel El Encanto
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About this property
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Hotel El Encanto in Cahuita, you'll be near the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Negra Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Playa Cahuita. This beach hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Punta Uva Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cahuita National Park.
What's nearby
Negra Beach(0.2 miles)
Playa Cahuita(0.5 miles)
Cahuita National Park(0.5 miles)
Blanca Beach(0.5 miles)
Playa Grande(1.4 miles)
Puerto Vargas Station(3 miles)
Bri Bri Waterfalls(9.4 miles)
Two Waterfalls(10.1 miles)
Finca La Isla Botanical Garden(10.4 miles)
Black Beach(10.5 miles)
Talamanca Family Art(10.9 miles)
Playa Cocles(11.7 miles)
Cacao Trails(12.8 miles)
Playa Chiquita(14.3 miles)
Punta Uva Beach(15.1 miles)
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)(24.6 miles)
Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)(38.4 miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(130.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Location
300 m oeste delegacion de Policia, Cahuita, Costa Rica
Negra Beach (0.2 miles)
Playa Cahuita (0.5 miles)
Cahuita National Park (0.5 miles)
Blanca Beach (0.5 miles)
Playa Grande (1.4 miles)
Puerto Vargas Station (3 miles)
Room options
7
Superior Double Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Superior Bungalow
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Standard Quadruple Room
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
22
Studio
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
14
Standard Triple Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
1
Family Triple Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
20
Standard Double Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Superior Triple Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
11
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 5
861 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
7
Triple Standard 2Nd Floor
Room details
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Hotel El Encanto
9.1
Superb
Based on 370 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
62%
Family
19%
Group
14%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel El Encanto, travelers praise the lush gardens teeming with wildlife, two inviting pools, and a walkable location near the beach, town, and Cahuita National Park, creating a peaceful, secure base for exploring the area.
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What guests think
At Hotel El Encanto, travelers praise the lush gardens teeming with wildlife, two inviting pools, and a walkable location near the beach, town, and Cahuita National Park, creating a peaceful, secure base for exploring the area.
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, assisting with tours and local arrangements. Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, though some note dark interiors or dated fittings and the absence of in-room refrigerators. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant draw many compliments, but a few guests cite late starts for coffee, limited vegan choices, and one unattended evening check-in. Overall, it's a boutique stay suited to nature lovers.
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Facilities
Two pools and lush gardens with wildlife are standout features. The property feels secure with a gate and offers on-site parking.
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10
Madison
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
10
valérie
Feb 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Le cadre et le jardin, le confort du bungalow, le restaurant, la piscine et les animaux rencontrés dans jardin.
Le cadre et le jardin, le confort du bungalow, le restaurant, la piscine et les animaux rencontrés dans jardin.
10
Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
10
Amy
Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
10
Sunrise
Oct 12, 2023
·
Stayed 4 nights
We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
6
Elizabeth
Jul 23, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
10
lorena
Jan 17, 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Este hotel es hermoso con dos piscinas, cuartos modernos y amplios, y mucha naturaleza. Se pueden observar muchas ranitas, aves, y lagartijas en los jardines. El servicio es muy bueno y los desayunos deliciosos. Super recomendado!
Este hotel es hermoso con dos piscinas, cuartos modernos y amplios, y mucha naturaleza. Se pueden observar muchas ranitas, aves, y lagartijas en los jardines. El servicio es muy bueno y los desayunos deliciosos. Super recomendado!
10
Michael
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
10
Chantal
Apr 23, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Superbe bungalow, très propre, grande salle de bain, linges de douche, piscine, mer, peignoirs … Le jardin est magnifique avec plein d’animaux (agoutis, grenouilles, iguanes, …). Piscines extras. Accueil moyen et petit-déjeuner assez basique.
Superbe bungalow, très propre, grande salle de bain, linges de douche, piscine, mer, peignoirs … Le jardin est magnifique avec plein d’animaux (agoutis, grenouilles, iguanes, …). Piscines extras. Accueil moyen et petit-déjeuner assez basique.
10
Robert
Feb 15, 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe rooms and common areas as very clean. A few note minor bathroom fixtures could use updating.
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10
Madison
Nov 13, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
10
Fernande
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nous avons adoré cet endroit, inclusnt un bon déjeuner. c'est très propre . 2 belles piscines. Près du village Cahuita. La belld plage est de l'autre côté de la rue
Nous avons adoré cet endroit, inclusnt un bon déjeuner. c'est très propre . 2 belles piscines. Près du village Cahuita. La belld plage est de l'autre côté de la rue
10
céline
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Tout est super à cette adresse : l'accueil, la propreté, le jardin, les infrastuctures, le calme, le petit déjeuner. Bref nous y serions bien resté plus longtemps
Tout est super à cette adresse : l'accueil, la propreté, le jardin, les infrastuctures, le calme, le petit déjeuner. Bref nous y serions bien resté plus longtemps
10
Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
10
Grant
Nov 15, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs. There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs. There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
10
Michael
Mar 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sauber, komfortabel, Armaturen im Bad könnten getauscht werden.
Sauber, komfortabel, Armaturen im Bad könnten getauscht werden.
10
Chantal
Apr 23, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Superbe bungalow, très propre, grande salle de bain, linges de douche, piscine, mer, peignoirs … Le jardin est magnifique avec plein d’animaux (agoutis, grenouilles, iguanes, …). Piscines extras. Accueil moyen et petit-déjeuner assez basique.
Superbe bungalow, très propre, grande salle de bain, linges de douche, piscine, mer, peignoirs … Le jardin est magnifique avec plein d’animaux (agoutis, grenouilles, iguanes, …). Piscines extras. Accueil moyen et petit-déjeuner assez basique.
10
Juan
Oct 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
El hotel es muy limpio, el servicio excelente.
El hotel es muy limpio, el servicio excelente.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with some suites and villas noted as modern; features such as air conditioning, mosquito nets, hot water, and balconies appear in several reviews. A few mention dark interiors, worn fittings, poor pillows, and missing in-room refrigerators.
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David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
10
Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
6
Elizabeth
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
10
lorena
Jan 17, 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Este hotel es hermoso con dos piscinas, cuartos modernos y amplios, y mucha naturaleza. Se pueden observar muchas ranitas, aves, y lagartijas en los jardines. El servicio es muy bueno y los desayunos deliciosos. Super recomendado!
Este hotel es hermoso con dos piscinas, cuartos modernos y amplios, y mucha naturaleza. Se pueden observar muchas ranitas, aves, y lagartijas en los jardines. El servicio es muy bueno y los desayunos deliciosos. Super recomendado!
10
Paul
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property consists of 10 or so villas. Well appointed and comfortable. Small, quiet and peaceful.
Property consists of 10 or so villas. Well appointed and comfortable. Small, quiet and peaceful.
10
Michael
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
10
Shireen
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
10
Salvador
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Parfait. Il ne manquait que le frigo dans la chambre.
Parfait. Il ne manquait que le frigo dans la chambre.
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Andreas
Apr 1, 2022
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Stayed 3 nights
Es war alles wie erwartet. Jedoch sollte die Ausstattung hier und da mal erneuert werden. Unser Bungalow war ziemlich dunkel, etwas mehr Licht würde nicht schaden. Die Lage war für uns perfekt. Ruhig, aber in nur 5 Minuten auf der Mainroad. Ausser Pfeilgiftfrösche haben wir leider keine weiteren Tiere in der Anlage gesehen.
Es war alles wie erwartet. Jedoch sollte die Ausstattung hier und da mal erneuert werden. Unser Bungalow war ziemlich dunkel, etwas mehr Licht würde nicht schaden. Die Lage war für uns perfekt. Ruhig, aber in nur 5 Minuten auf der Mainroad. Ausser Pfeilgiftfrösche haben wir leider keine weiteren Tiere in der Anlage gesehen.
10
Robert
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff arranging tours and local logistics. Some guests reported lapses, including an unattended evening check-in and slow resolution of booking mistakes.
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jesus
Dec 23, 2022
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Stayed 19,344 nights
Huaa lugar lindo y el personal increíble en especial Juanita nos preparo desayuno para llevar linda persona
Huaa lugar lindo y el personal increíble en especial Juanita nos preparo desayuno para llevar linda persona
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David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
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Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
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Robert
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived at 7:30 PM. The office was closed. No one there. After 20 minutes I left. A bus full of young people were also waiting when I arrived.
I arrived at 7:30 PM. The office was closed. No one there. After 20 minutes I left. A bus full of young people were also waiting when I arrived.
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Elizabeth
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
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Cathleen
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
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Shireen
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
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Stefan
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
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Robert
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
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Kyle
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
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Location
Across from or a short walk to the beach, town, and Cahuita National Park; many find it quiet and convenient.
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Madison
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
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Fernande
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Nous avons adoré cet endroit, inclusnt un bon déjeuner. c'est très propre . 2 belles piscines. Près du village Cahuita. La belld plage est de l'autre côté de la rue
Nous avons adoré cet endroit, inclusnt un bon déjeuner. c'est très propre . 2 belles piscines. Près du village Cahuita. La belld plage est de l'autre côté de la rue
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Thomas
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
10
Amy
Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
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Lucia
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful property so many gorgeous species of birds, very peaceful and quiet, on main road right across from a black sand beach, down the street from a police station
Beautiful property so many gorgeous species of birds, very peaceful and quiet, on main road right across from a black sand beach, down the street from a police station
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Cathleen
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
10
Mary
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Across the road from little local beaches, the hotel and our cabana felt like an oasis to return to after snorkeling in the national park or hiking. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. We saw sloths and monkeys right on the property.
Across the road from little local beaches, the hotel and our cabana felt like an oasis to return to after snorkeling in the national park or hiking. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. We saw sloths and monkeys right on the property.
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Mehdi
Apr 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants. Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped. Service was pleasant: very nice people ! The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem. We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants. Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped. Service was pleasant: very nice people ! The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem. We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
10
Shireen
Dec 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
10
Kyle
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
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Dining
Breakfast and the on-site restaurant are frequently praised for tasty dishes and drinks. Some guests noted limited vegan options and occasional late starts for breakfast or coffee, with a few finding breakfast basic.
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David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
10
Claire
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing time at El Encanto. Our room was comfortable and well outfitted, breakfast (and dinner) was tasty, the pools were great and the service was helpful and friendly. Our unexpected favorite part of the experience was the nature you could see from within the hotel walls - sloths (2)!, monkeys, frogs, iguanas and lots of birds. A great combo of luxury and nature.
We had an amazing time at El Encanto. Our room was comfortable and well outfitted, breakfast (and dinner) was tasty, the pools were great and the service was helpful and friendly. Our unexpected favorite part of the experience was the nature you could see from within the hotel walls - sloths (2)!, monkeys, frogs, iguanas and lots of birds. A great combo of luxury and nature.
10
Maxime
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely cabins near the main street of Cahuita. The interior has beautiful wooden surfaces. Beds come with mosquito nets which is handy. Food was great, particularly the breakfast toast with pineapple jam. All the staff was lovely. The garden is also beautiful, with chances to spot some frogs and lizards.
Lovely cabins near the main street of Cahuita. The interior has beautiful wooden surfaces. Beds come with mosquito nets which is handy. Food was great, particularly the breakfast toast with pineapple jam. All the staff was lovely. The garden is also beautiful, with chances to spot some frogs and lizards.
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Elizabeth
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
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Cathleen
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
10
Michael
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
Ein tolles Hotel, mit 2 schönen Pool, vielen Pflanzen, schönen Zimmer und sogar mit Moskitonetz. Faultiere und Iguanas auf dem Areal. Affen in Sichtweite in der Nachbarschaft und sogar Tukane gesehen. Cahuita ist eine Reisewert, ein schönes Dorf und Park. Das Frühstück ist eines der besten und sehr viel. Das Restaurant haben wir nicht probiert, da es im Dorf schöne Optionen hat.
10
Mehdi
Apr 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants. Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped. Service was pleasant: very nice people ! The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem. We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants. Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped. Service was pleasant: very nice people ! The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem. We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
10
Stefan
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
10
Chahrazad
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We enjoyed the stay very much! Everything was just beautiful, the room, the Terrasse, the surroundings. Would return! Restaurant options and supermarkets plenty. The breakfast was lovely.
We enjoyed the stay very much! Everything was just beautiful, the room, the Terrasse, the surroundings. Would return! Restaurant options and supermarkets plenty. The breakfast was lovely.
10
Robert
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
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Cath
Mar 30, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
What a beautiful property! There was always enough shade in and around the pools, and excellent bird watching within the hotel grounds. The location was excellent, with the beaches, national park, and town/restaurants within easy walking distance, but it was nice and peaceful at the hotel itself. Our room was nice and the shower was excellent. The only problem was the lack of soundproofing - we heard every word and footstep from the suite above. The staff were exceptional and very helpful with booking a driver to take us to Limon airport
What a beautiful property! There was always enough shade in and around the pools, and excellent bird watching within the hotel grounds. The location was excellent, with the beaches, national park, and town/restaurants within easy walking distance, but it was nice and peaceful at the hotel itself. Our room was nice and the shower was excellent. The only problem was the lack of soundproofing - we heard every word and footstep from the suite above. The staff were exceptional and very helpful with booking a driver to take us to Limon airport
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Chahrazad
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We enjoyed the stay very much! Everything was just beautiful, the room, the Terrasse, the surroundings. Would return! Restaurant options and supermarkets plenty. The breakfast was lovely.
We enjoyed the stay very much! Everything was just beautiful, the room, the Terrasse, the surroundings. Would return! Restaurant options and supermarkets plenty. The breakfast was lovely.
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David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
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Mitra
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It's a cozy hotel with specialized attention. Very good for small families.
It's a cozy hotel with specialized attention. Very good for small families.
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Stefan
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:30 to 21:30
Before 11:00
FAQs about Hotel El Encanto
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, though it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:30 PM until 9:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Is there an airport shuttle service available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cahuita National Park and Negra Beach. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Playa Cahuita and 15.1 miles from Punta Uva Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features an outdoor swimming pool. Specific operational hours and seasonal availability may apply.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. However, specific age policies regarding free stays for children should be confirmed with the property.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers cribs for infants at a fee of USD 10.00 per day and rollaway beds at a fee of USD 26.00 per day. Availability is limited, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Breakage deposit: USD 700 per stay
A damage deposit of USD 700 will be collected before check-in.
A damage deposit of USD 700 will be collected before check-in.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 26.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
General
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Massage
Spa & Wellness Centre
Facial Treatments
Picnic Area/Tables
Family Room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Swimming pool
Garden
Beach (Nearby)
Fishing
Golf (miniature)
Horse Riding
Hiking
Pool Outdoor
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
Services
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Designated Smoking Area
Self Laundry
Concierge Services
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
Internet
Free Wi-Fi