Must-see hotels in Caribbean Coast

  • Ruta del Agua

    Caribbean Coast

    Since 1987 the Asociación para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Región Atlántica has worked in building sustainable tourism here. Now they've developed a…

  • Cabinas Smith 1 & 2

    Cahuita

    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…

  • Laguna Lodge

    Tortuguero Village

    This expansive lodge, liberally decorated with gorgeous mosaic art and trim, has 106 graceful rooms with high ceilings and wide decks lined with Sarchí…

  • Cabinas Iguana

    Cahuita

    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…

  • Bungalows Calalú

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    A lovely tropical-garden setting, a swimming pool and convenient parking are among the appealing features at this cluster of six bungalows within easy…

  • La Ruka Hostel

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    If the sign reading 'Welcome all sexes, races, colors, religions, languages, shapes and sizes' doesn't lure you in, the friendly greeting from owners…

  • Hotel Playa Bonita

    Puerto Limón

    This seaside hotel has simple whitewashed rooms and a breezy ocean-view restaurant that serves everything from burgers to jumbo shrimp. It’s about 5km…

  • Hotel Puerto Viejo

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    This crash pad launched by surfer Kurt Van Dyke has been around for 30 years, and consists of a warren of wooden rooms in the middle of town. Units are…

  • Hotel River View

    Tortuguero Village

    In a prime location on the main street, eight simple, immaculate rooms with TVs and air-con sit perched above the river. A communal balcony overlooks the…

  • Park Hotel

    Puerto Limón

    Downtown Limón’s most attractive hotel has 32 rooms in a faded yellow building that faces the ocean. Tiled rooms are tidy and sport clean bathrooms with…

  • Hotel Country Club Suerre

    Caribbean Coast

    On the road to Cariari, 1.5km north of the Servicentro Santa Clara, this Holiday Inn–like business resort has 98 spacious, tidy rooms and two restaurants…

  • Jacaranda Hotel & Jungle Garden

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    In a blooming garden intersected by mosaic walkways, this place near the soccer field has 12 simple wood cabinas (sleeping one to four people) with…

  • Evergreen Lodge

    Tortuguero Village

    This pleasant place has a rustic feel, with 66 rooms and private bungalows with fans and hot water surrounded by jungle greenery. Guests have access to a…

  • Spencer Seaside Lodging

    Cahuita

    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…

  • Silver King Lodge

    Caribbean Coast

    This sportfishing lodge caters to couples, families and friends. Twelve huge hardwood rooms have cane ceilings and muchos amenities. Covered walkways lead…

  • Goddess Garden Eco Resort

    Cahuita

    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…

  • Blue Conga Hotel

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    This backstreet B&B 1km east of town has simple rooms in a two-story, tropical-style building. Best value are the airy upstairs units, with high ceilings,…

  • La Baula Lodge

    Tortuguero Village

    North of town and across the river, this laid-back, long-running lodge has an unpretentious atmosphere. Rooms have hardwood floors, ceiling fans and hot…

  • Mawamba Lodge

    Tortuguero Village

    With pool tables, foosball, a mosaic swimming pool, and butterfly and frog gardens, this lodge sits between the canal and Tortuguero's main turtle-nesting…

  • Hotel Nirvana by the Sea

    Cahuita

    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…

  • Pachira Lodge

    Tortuguero Village

    A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with a turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot. Pristine, brightly painted…

  • Hotel Miami

    Puerto Limón

    For its location on the main drag, this clean, mint-green place feels surprisingly serene, especially in the rooms out back. All 34 tidy rooms are…

  • Lionfish Hostel

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Right in the center of the action, this hostel is tops for party people. It was started by local surfers and appeals to like-minded adventurers. The dorms…

  • Río Parismina Lodge

    Caribbean Coast

    Top-of-the-line spot on 20 hectares of jungle, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, English-speaking guides, and both river and ocean boats. Meals, beverages,…

  • Cabinas Guaraná

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Right in town, amid a flourishing tropical garden, brightly painted concrete cabinas – some with air-con – come with vibrant walls, wooden furniture and…

  • Carefree Ranch

    Caribbean Coast

    Opposite the Catholic church at the southern end of town, friendly local Anna runs this clapboard house – bright yellow with green trim – with eight tidy…

  • Hostel Pagalú

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    A contemporary hostel with clean, airy doubles and dorms, the latter with lockers and bunk-side reading lamps. There's also a shared open-air kitchen and…

  • Cabinas Balcon del Mar

    Tortuguero Village

    This beachfront option is super quiet, thanks to its prime location at the edge of town and next to the national park. Perks include comfortable beds, hot…

  • Oasys del Caribe

    Puerto Limón

    About 3km northwest of Limón, on the inland side of the road, these cozy pink bungalows are decorated with lace curtains and bamboo furniture. The small…

  • Villa Delmar

    Cahuita

    Down a gravel driveway near the national park's northern edge, this no-frills guesthouse has eight basic rooms and cabinas with access to a shared kitchen…

  • Monte Sol

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Clean, basic, pleasant cabinas in a quiet locale east of town have tile floors, mosquito nets and hammocks, and a communal lounge area shaded by an almond…

  • Cabinas Algebra

    Cahuita

    This long-standing place has three rustic hammock-equipped cabins tucked into a peaceful backyard garden at Playa Negra's northern end. The spacious,…

  • Hotel Irdama

    Caribbean Coast

    This well-tended motel-like structure near the center of town offers 22 clean rooms with hot water, and a small attached restaurant serving breakfast and…

  • Cahuita National Park Hotel

    Cahuita

    The hotel-style rooms here are large and bare, with dowdy brown curtains and industrial tile floors, but you still might be tempted by the prime location…

  • Tarpon Land Lodge

    Caribbean Coast

    Situated right next to the airstrip, this is Barra's budget option. The rooms are worn but come with hot water and TV. The attached restaurant-bar is a…

  • Hotel Acon

    Puerto Limón

    The ’60s-style modernist building is in a ramshackle state, but the place is generally clean. The 39 rooms are basic: bare linoleum floors, aged wooden…

  • Parismina Gamefish Lodge

    Caribbean Coast

    At this simple place in the center of town, six basic tiled rooms with fans surround a garden lined with hammocks. The open-air bar is a nice place for an…

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