Lodge in Puntarenas Province
4-Star Lodge
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a garden, as well as laundry facilities and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.
Amenities
Restaurant
Pool
Non-smoking
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
No pets allowed
Garden
Laundry services
Dining area
Free toiletries
Towels
Desk
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Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2023
Playa Cativo Lodge is a wonderful place and the accommodations, food and staff were absolutely perfect. It was nice to be so close to the gulf which was calm, warm, sandy and perfect for swimming.
My only complaint was that the entire front area of the lodge has been landscaped with grass and ornamental plants, many of which are not native. Because of this large open area few birds or animals come near the lodge. Bird watching was disappointing compared to lodges that have left the rainforest intact or revegetated.
Also with the large, unshaded open area the lodge is blasted with intense afternoon sun making the rooms very hot.
Despite this our stay was great and unless you are a hard-core birder and monkey watcher you will love Playa Cativo!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2020
This place is paradise. Our room was fantastic, we had views of the sea and views of the jungle.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2020
The setting is stunning combining the beautiful rainforest with the Pacific Ocean in all their glories. The Lodge purposely blends in with the natural surrounding trying to minimize the intrusion. The team here has a true passion for the ecosystem and ecology . They provided an exceptional level of attention and service.Of note a near perfectly prepared piece of red snapper, an evening massage on my balcony to the music of the rainforest 10 ft away,the first tug of a fish on a hand line, a carafe of fresh watermelon juice placed in my room,sunsets sitting on my balcony.....
6 / 10Average·Mar 2026
Properties located in a rainforest. There is a really beautiful property. Restaurant is great the food is amazing. Stop is really really accommodating and nice. However it is expensive at about $1200-$1300 a night, when you include the food and stay.. The only problem is that it does not have air conditioning. With the hot and humid weather not having air conditioning creates a big problem. When guests are not getting good sleep, they are not able to enjoy their day and that was a problem for us too. Her daughter was under slept the whole week, and she was cranky in the evenings. I would think that a property of this price range should offer air conditioning to the guests. I would not be returning to this property because of that issue.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
"This place is paradise. Our room was fantastic, we had views of the sea and views of the jungle. "
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