El Nido Jungle Lodge

My boyfriend and I stayed at El Nido Jungle Lodge for 6 nights, and the entire experience was absolute magic! Being so immersed in the Caribbean wilderness while feeling completely safe and comfortable was the perfect balance. The bungalow was super private, quiet, and surrounded only by the relaxing sounds of nature, including waking up to howler monkeys right in the trees around our room! The beach was only a few minutes walk, and we spotted sloth and monkeys on the way there 😍 The bed was a solid 10/10, and having great air conditioning was a lifesaver for cooling down from the humidity and getting a great night’s sleep. The food was another huge highlight: Breakfast (10/10): We ordered the local pinto / Tico breakfast almost every single day (I miss it already!). Between the fresh coffee, fruit juice, and delicious food, every morning felt healthy and energising. Dinner: Their on-site Italian restaurant is fantastic. The owner made us incredible pizzas himself—that dough is unforgettable! 🙌🏽 Beyond the gorgeous setting and food, the hospitality was unmatched. The owners and staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. They helped arrange most of our tours and even opened breakfast early for us on two mornings we had an early start, which we appreciated so much. Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful stay. We know we’ll be back soon! 🌿🦥✨

Nothing, everything was perfect!

It is a great place to stay in the Southern Caribbean area, close to the beaches of Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, and Manzanillo. The bungalows are spectacular—modern yet with a natural touch that creates a sense of being close to nature. The pool is very comfortable, and the hotel's Italian restaurant is excellent for breakfast and any other meal. The staff was very friendly and provided everything needed for an excellent vacation.

Although the beach is nearby, you have to walk about 5–10 minutes to reach it. It is a public natural trail, so it is affected by weather conditions such as rain and mud. But as we say, that is part of the experience.

Very good and comfortable

Nothing

The breakfast was satisfactory, not anything special but there were choices, the staff was pleasant and helpful. When there wasn't constant noise from traffic and property workers it was very peaceful. Access to the beach, although a 10 minute walk, was nice but it is not really a swimming beach due to very strong waves and potential rip currents.

Over hyped and over priced. We stayed in many properties around Costa Rica over several years so we are not new to the experience. El Nido is not a "jungle lodge" it is just surrounded by jungle trees but constant and sometimes very loud noise from the nearby road from early morning to night, regular early morning loud machinery including chain saw sounds and gas powered weed cutters spewing clouds of exhaust all within the grounds of the property. The shower handles literally came off in your hands. The bathroom sink fittings looked like something out of a 1960's motel. The pavement stones that served as a walkway are very irregular and very easy to twist your ankle. My wife already had a foot injury and had to be extremely careful especially at night.