Must see hotels in Cahuita

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    Top Choice

    Alby Lodge

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

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    Top Choice

    Playa Negra Guesthouse

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

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    Kenaki Lodge

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

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    Hotel La Diosa

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

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    Kelly Creek Hotel

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

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    Casa Marcellino

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

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    Bungalows Aché

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

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    El Encanto B&B

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

  • C

    Cabinas Riverside

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

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    Cabinas Tito

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

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    La Piscina Natural

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

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    Coral Hill Bungalows

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

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    Camping María

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

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    Hotel Suizo Loco Lodge

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

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    Ciudad Perdida

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

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    Cabinas Smith 1 & 2

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

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    Cabinas Iguana

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

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    Spencer Seaside Lodging

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

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    Goddess Garden Eco Resort

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

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    Hotel Nirvana by the Sea

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