Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available, but specific pricing and arrangements should be confirmed with the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Costa Rica Best Chocolate, approximately 4.1 miles from Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat

What guests think

At Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat, guests consistently praise the lush riverside rainforest setting with on-site trails and abundant wildlife, alongside very friendly, helpful staff and satisfying, homemade-style meals that often include generous breakfasts and plant-forward options.

Rooms are generally simple and older, with many lacking air conditioning; some units have AC or fans, and several are spacious with river or forest views. Practical touches like covered walkways plus loaned rubber boots and umbrellas are appreciated, while parking is off-site and requires a walk or luggage assistance. Expect an eco-focused, nature-immersed stay with modest, no-frills rooms.

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Facilities

On-site forest trails, covered walkways, and useful extras like loaner rubber boots and umbrellas earn praise. Parking is secured but off-site and requires a walk or assistance with luggage.

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Laurence

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ecolodge dans un très bel environnement au cœur de la forêt luxuriante. Calme, bon petit-déjeuner varié. Cuisine commune vaste et bien équipée. En plus nous avons été surclassés, ce qui est toujours appréciable. Chambres grandes et très propres, comme tout le complexe. Superbe séjour, nous recommandons à 1000 %.

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Claire

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting is lovely with beautiful trails and riverside-views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, setting up tours and answering questions. The food was top notch with great plant-forward options. The riverside room had AC which was an added perk. Although the room itself was fairly basic, it was very clean and met our needs to be able to enjoy the surroundings.

8

John

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place, despite the rain, and the fact that it had no air conditioning. It would have been nice, but there was a ceiling fan, and an oscillating stand up fan. The only downside, was the parking was about a 8 minute walk, out of the room down a path, across a bridge and up a small hill.

10

Grace

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

So wonderful to come back to this magical place. Thanks to Emmanuel, Davis and Arlin, who guided me, scheduled events, they even got me a great ride back to the airport with Henry (at 4:30 AM -- thanks Denis and Davis!) who became my tour guide as we drove in the early morning via the scenic La Virgin pathway. At the resort, wonderful jungle trails, birds-- green macaws, parrots, kingfishers,--- colors and birdsong, river scenes, forest-bathing, Lots of jungle and river activities. While staying there, everyone was very cheerful, helpful and friendly. Eleodoro introduced me to his local family. A cooking class with extended family shared their personal knowledge of Costa Rica's past days. I learned the most ways to eat chocolate during the chocolate tour. Wish I knew everyone else's names to thank them all -- Sergio who knows about all those mushrooms, Dona Maria who enhanced my headgear, Liz and Bianca and the housekeeping team, Ulysses who escorted me in rain, Aidan assisting in every way... Chilimate a magical place!

10

Grace

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

I felt like a member of a very caring family in a beautiful well cared for environment. The paths are pebble, which keeps creepie crawlies out and lets the rain drain properly. The Eco-retreat has

8

wolfgang

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is fabulous, super friendly and helpful. Liked the breakfast and home cooked dinner. The covered walk ways and ubiquity if provided umbrellas are great when it's pouring buckets. Nice touch to provide rubber boots for forest walking. The walls between some rooms are super thin which can be annoying with noisy neighbors.

10

Kelli

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an inexpensive option for our family to stay in Sarapiqui. The property is interesting because of the covered pathways and proximity to two miles of rainforest trails, and we spied frogs, howler monkeys, iguana, caterpillars, etc. Breakfast was wonderful. There is no air conditioning or hot water, which was fine for us. Wet clothes will take a looooong time to hang dry. We are a family of 6, and I thought from photos that we would likely have a room with bunk beds. Instead we were given two rooms, and that worked for us.

8

CELINE

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel en plein milieu de la nature, d'ailleurs on se gare à l'extérieur (mais parking sécurisé) et on y arrive à pieds avec une brouette pour porter les bagages. Diner sous forme de buffet (pas énorme mais suffisant). Petit dej correct.

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Rosemary Ann

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a warm welcome from the moment we arrived , with clear instructions prior to arrival as well. The breakfast as mentioned in previous reviews was the best that we have had in Costa Rica and likewise we were treated to a wonderful home cooked three course meal at a very reasonable price. We loved the peaceful surroundings with nature on the doorstep including trails into the forest. We loved our stay and just wish we had planned to stay longer.

10

Irén

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A személyzet rendkívül kedves,mosolygós volt. Segítettek a csomagjainkat a parkolóból elhozni. Nagyon vàlasztékos büféreggelit és vacsoràt kaptunk.A park, aminek a közepén van, olyan mintha a dzsungel közepén lennénk.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and grounds as very clean, with upkeep generally good. A few mention wear and tear or an isolated issue like stained sheets.

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Abin

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large property, the rooms are little old. Rooms are 2 star

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Laurence

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ecolodge dans un très bel environnement au cœur de la forêt luxuriante. Calme, bon petit-déjeuner varié. Cuisine commune vaste et bien équipée. En plus nous avons été surclassés, ce qui est toujours appréciable. Chambres grandes et très propres, comme tout le complexe. Superbe séjour, nous recommandons à 1000 %.

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PIERRE

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Éco resort au bord de la foret . Les chambres se trouvent dans des bungalows. Le staff est très sympathique. Cela est cependant à rafraîchir.

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Claire

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting is lovely with beautiful trails and riverside-views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, setting up tours and answering questions. The food was top notch with great plant-forward options. The riverside room had AC which was an added perk. Although the room itself was fairly basic, it was very clean and met our needs to be able to enjoy the surroundings.

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Katherine

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is very good value accommodation in a beautiful setting. Our room was simple but very clean. The staff were friendly and the home cooked diner and breakfast were good. The owners work closely to support the local community and so it feels really nice to stay here and support their great work.

10

Caroline

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel bien situé Chambre spacieuse, propre, et literie très confortable Personnel très accueillant (verre d’accueil) Buffet à volonté cher (20$) mais pour tous les goûts Prêt de bottes Eau tiède

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Grace

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 6 nights

I felt like a member of a very caring family in a beautiful well cared for environment. The paths are pebble, which keeps creepie crawlies out and lets the rain drain properly. The Eco-retreat has

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James

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chilamate was cheaper than some of the other places we stayed and we loved the location in the rainforest. Plus the night walk we did was exceptional and the rafting guide they recommended was really good. The lodge we felt was a bit run down and our room not that welcoming (stained sheets, very dark) although maybe ok for the cost. The evening meal was also expensive vs local restaurants. In short, amazing location but don’t expect luxury.

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Uwe

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal. Unterkunft ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Leider war der Verkehr von der Straße stark zu hören.

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Joeri

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mooie locatie met een geweldige tuin, waar de natuur volop aanwezig is (flora én fauna). Uitstekende service; zo mochten we wat langer na uitcheck-tijd op de kamer blijven om te douchen na het raften. Super! Aardig personeel en prima eten. Prima prijs-kwaliteitverhouding. Onze kamer was wat gedateerd, maar dat was geen probleem en hij was bovendien ruim en met prachtig uitzicht.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and somewhat dated, with many lacking air conditioning; some offer AC or fans, and several are spacious with river or forest views. Noise from thin walls or nearby traffic appears in a few reviews, and some note limited hot water or no screens.

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Abin

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large property, the rooms are little old. Rooms are 2 star

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Jose

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No AC in this property and it gets hot in Costa Rica. I had to leave because of their limited accommodations

10

Claire

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting is lovely with beautiful trails and riverside-views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, setting up tours and answering questions. The food was top notch with great plant-forward options. The riverside room had AC which was an added perk. Although the room itself was fairly basic, it was very clean and met our needs to be able to enjoy the surroundings.

8

John

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place, despite the rain, and the fact that it had no air conditioning. It would have been nice, but there was a ceiling fan, and an oscillating stand up fan. The only downside, was the parking was about a 8 minute walk, out of the room down a path, across a bridge and up a small hill.

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Jennifer

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish we booked a whole week here room was amazing. Right in middle of forest.

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Uwe

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal. Unterkunft ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Leider war der Verkehr von der Straße stark zu hören.

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Joeri

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mooie locatie met een geweldige tuin, waar de natuur volop aanwezig is (flora én fauna). Uitstekende service; zo mochten we wat langer na uitcheck-tijd op de kamer blijven om te douchen na het raften. Super! Aardig personeel en prima eten. Prima prijs-kwaliteitverhouding. Onze kamer was wat gedateerd, maar dat was geen probleem en hij was bovendien ruim en met prachtig uitzicht.

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wolfgang

14 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Staff is fabulous, super friendly and helpful. Liked the breakfast and home cooked dinner. The covered walk ways and ubiquity if provided umbrellas are great when it's pouring buckets. Nice touch to provide rubber boots for forest walking. The walls between some rooms are super thin which can be annoying with noisy neighbors.

10

Kelli

16 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This was an inexpensive option for our family to stay in Sarapiqui. The property is interesting because of the covered pathways and proximity to two miles of rainforest trails, and we spied frogs, howler monkeys, iguana, caterpillars, etc. Breakfast was wonderful. There is no air conditioning or hot water, which was fine for us. Wet clothes will take a looooong time to hang dry. We are a family of 6, and I thought from photos that we would likely have a room with bunk beds. Instead we were given two rooms, and that worked for us.

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Mark

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place but no a/c and it gets hot. No screens so we did get mosquitoes and gnats in the room because we had to keep the windows open. The staff and the food were great!

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Service

Service is widely praised as warm, friendly, and helpful, with staff arranging tours, sharing local tips, and assisting with logistics and special requests.

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Ardine

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The dinner was above-average taste, with lots of variety; delicious!

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Claire

28 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The setting is lovely with beautiful trails and riverside-views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, setting up tours and answering questions. The food was top notch with great plant-forward options. The riverside room had AC which was an added perk. Although the room itself was fairly basic, it was very clean and met our needs to be able to enjoy the surroundings.

10

Grace

24 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 4 nights

So wonderful to come back to this magical place. Thanks to Emmanuel, Davis and Arlin, who guided me, scheduled events, they even got me a great ride back to the airport with Henry (at 4:30 AM -- thanks Denis and Davis!) who became my tour guide as we drove in the early morning via the scenic La Virgin pathway. At the resort, wonderful jungle trails, birds-- green macaws, parrots, kingfishers,--- colors and birdsong, river scenes, forest-bathing, Lots of jungle and river activities. While staying there, everyone was very cheerful, helpful and friendly. Eleodoro introduced me to his local family. A cooking class with extended family shared their personal knowledge of Costa Rica's past days. I learned the most ways to eat chocolate during the chocolate tour. Wish I knew everyone else's names to thank them all -- Sergio who knows about all those mushrooms, Dona Maria who enhanced my headgear, Liz and Bianca and the housekeeping team, Ulysses who escorted me in rain, Aidan assisting in every way... Chilimate a magical place!

10

Luuk

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very very nice people willing to help with everything. Warm welcome to Costa Rica!

10

Joeri

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mooie locatie met een geweldige tuin, waar de natuur volop aanwezig is (flora én fauna). Uitstekende service; zo mochten we wat langer na uitcheck-tijd op de kamer blijven om te douchen na het raften. Super! Aardig personeel en prima eten. Prima prijs-kwaliteitverhouding. Onze kamer was wat gedateerd, maar dat was geen probleem en hij was bovendien ruim en met prachtig uitzicht.

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Neil

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Mekhala

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The riverside and rainforest setting was lovely and we enjoyed short hikes on the trails around the lodge. The staff was attentive, friendly, and competent. The food was consistently excellent. The suite was cozy and comfortable.

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Sarah

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovey eco lodge really working with the environment. Fabulous staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Lovely breakfasts, healthy locally sourced dinner buffet and tea and coffee all day long. Tours on offer were great too- we did the bird walk and saw so much that we would have missed! Rafting with Rios fabulous. Yes the rooms are a little basic but all in keeping with the ethos of the place. You will not be disappointed!

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Rosemary Ann

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a warm welcome from the moment we arrived , with clear instructions prior to arrival as well. The breakfast as mentioned in previous reviews was the best that we have had in Costa Rica and likewise we were treated to a wonderful home cooked three course meal at a very reasonable price. We loved the peaceful surroundings with nature on the doorstep including trails into the forest. We loved our stay and just wish we had planned to stay longer.

10

Didier

26 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lieu très dépaysant et reposant au milieu de la forêt. Chambre spacieuse et aménagée simplement Petit déjeuner 5 étoiles sous forme de buffet Équipe très accueillante et très disponible.on se sent très bien dans ce lieu

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Location

Immersive rainforest and riverside setting with abundant wildlife and on-site trails is a major highlight. A few guests noted road noise, and parking is outside the grounds.

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Peter

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice stay in the rain forest, lots of wildlife to hear and see.

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Lynne

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff and location in jungle grounds.

8

John

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved this place, despite the rain, and the fact that it had no air conditioning. It would have been nice, but there was a ceiling fan, and an oscillating stand up fan. The only downside, was the parking was about a 8 minute walk, out of the room down a path, across a bridge and up a small hill.

10

Ronan

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great olace to enjoy nature. The property is surrounded by forest and animals

8

Uwe

18 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal. Unterkunft ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Leider war der Verkehr von der Straße stark zu hören.

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Nicholas

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was wonderfull. Lots of wildlife all around the grounds

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Mekhala

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The riverside and rainforest setting was lovely and we enjoyed short hikes on the trails around the lodge. The staff was attentive, friendly, and competent. The food was consistently excellent. The suite was cozy and comfortable.

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CELINE

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel en plein milieu de la nature, d'ailleurs on se gare à l'extérieur (mais parking sécurisé) et on y arrive à pieds avec une brouette pour porter les bagages. Diner sous forme de buffet (pas énorme mais suffisant). Petit dej correct.

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Eric

30 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great unique location. Wide range of local activities and places to see.

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Rosemary Ann

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a warm welcome from the moment we arrived , with clear instructions prior to arrival as well. The breakfast as mentioned in previous reviews was the best that we have had in Costa Rica and likewise we were treated to a wonderful home cooked three course meal at a very reasonable price. We loved the peaceful surroundings with nature on the doorstep including trails into the forest. We loved our stay and just wish we had planned to stay longer.

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Dining

Breakfast consistently stands out, and dinners are described as tasty, homemade, and often healthy or locally sourced. Some guests found dinner pricing high compared with nearby options.

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Ardine

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The dinner was above-average taste, with lots of variety; delicious!

10

Claire

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The setting is lovely with beautiful trails and riverside-views. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, setting up tours and answering questions. The food was top notch with great plant-forward options. The riverside room had AC which was an added perk. Although the room itself was fairly basic, it was very clean and met our needs to be able to enjoy the surroundings.

8

Katherine

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is very good value accommodation in a beautiful setting. Our room was simple but very clean. The staff were friendly and the home cooked diner and breakfast were good. The owners work closely to support the local community and so it feels really nice to stay here and support their great work.

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James

23 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Chilamate was cheaper than some of the other places we stayed and we loved the location in the rainforest. Plus the night walk we did was exceptional and the rafting guide they recommended was really good. The lodge we felt was a bit run down and our room not that welcoming (stained sheets, very dark) although maybe ok for the cost. The evening meal was also expensive vs local restaurants. In short, amazing location but don’t expect luxury.

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Wendy

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Es un lugar muy tranquilo y el staff es realmente amable y servicial. Muy buena comida e increíble ambiente.

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Mekhala

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The riverside and rainforest setting was lovely and we enjoyed short hikes on the trails around the lodge. The staff was attentive, friendly, and competent. The food was consistently excellent. The suite was cozy and comfortable.

8

CELINE

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel en plein milieu de la nature, d'ailleurs on se gare à l'extérieur (mais parking sécurisé) et on y arrive à pieds avec une brouette pour porter les bagages. Diner sous forme de buffet (pas énorme mais suffisant). Petit dej correct.

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Sarah

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovey eco lodge really working with the environment. Fabulous staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Lovely breakfasts, healthy locally sourced dinner buffet and tea and coffee all day long. Tours on offer were great too- we did the bird walk and saw so much that we would have missed! Rafting with Rios fabulous. Yes the rooms are a little basic but all in keeping with the ethos of the place. You will not be disappointed!

10

Rosemary Ann

4 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We had a warm welcome from the moment we arrived , with clear instructions prior to arrival as well. The breakfast as mentioned in previous reviews was the best that we have had in Costa Rica and likewise we were treated to a wonderful home cooked three course meal at a very reasonable price. We loved the peaceful surroundings with nature on the doorstep including trails into the forest. We loved our stay and just wish we had planned to stay longer.

10

Didier

26 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Lieu très dépaysant et reposant au milieu de la forêt. Chambre spacieuse et aménagée simplement Petit déjeuner 5 étoiles sous forme de buffet Équipe très accueillante et très disponible.on se sent très bien dans ce lieu

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $48	2 $48	3 $47	4 $48	5 $47	6 $47	7 $48
8 $47	9 $47	10 $48	11 $48	12 $47	13 $47	14 $47
15 $84	16 $85	17 $83	18 $84	19 $49	20 $48	21 $49
22 $53	23 $65	24 $49	25 $61	26 $50	27 $47	28 $63
29 $51	30 $43

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