Boutique hotels, jungle lodges, hostels, and private villas, verified and current. Every listing checked against live sources.
Puerto Viejo's 15 verified stays are led by 5 boutique hotels and 4 jungle lodges, including Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort and El Nido Jungle Lodge, reflecting the South Caribbean's mix of beach towns and rainforest right up to the sand.
Puerto Viejo
Adults-only beachfront hotel in Punta Uva set between rainforest and the Caribbean Sea. Guests reach the sand directly from the property and can arrange snorkeling and wildlife walks through the front desk. The setting draws repeat mentions for sloth and monkey sightings close to the rooms.
Puerto Viejo
Resort set in tropical gardens steps from Playa Cocles, with thatched-roof bungalows and rooms spread across jungle grounds. Facilities include a pool, restaurant, and the on-site Surya Wellness Spa. It is a short drive south of Puerto Viejo town.
Puerto Viejo
Small Afro-Caribbean styled boutique hotel on Calle Rosa in Puerto Viejo, with a pool, on-site massage services and tour booking help at the front desk. Rooms are decorated with an island design aesthetic distinct from the area's more rustic jungle lodges. The hotel keeps a strong run of guest reviews centered on personalized service.
Manzanillo
Congo Bongo EcoVillage is a family-run complex of eight vacation houses in a tropical wildlife refuge steps from the beach in Manzanillo. Each house has fiber optic wifi, and the property is built around sustainable living within the Gandoca-Manzanillo refuge's forest.
Puerto Viejo
Family-run jungle lodge in Playa Chiquita with four deluxe bungalows and three luxury bungalows set around a lagoon-shaped pool on an 8,000 square meter garden property. Each bungalow has a kitchen, air conditioning, and a private porch with a hammock. The on-site Pulcinella restaurant serves Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza.
Puerto Viejo
Boutique art hotel on Playa Chiquita south of Puerto Viejo, part of the Cayuga Collection group. Individually decorated bungalows and suites showcase work from local artists alongside direct beach access. The property leans into wildlife viewing, with sloths and howler monkeys regularly seen on the grounds.
Puerto Viejo
Las Palomas Villas is a family-owned complex of jungle villas in Cocles, a seven-minute walk from the beach, offering a shared pool, onsite concierge, and a welcome basket of local chocolate, wine, and fruit for arriving guests. Villas range from two-bedroom homes to larger units suited to family reunions and small retreats.
Puerto Viejo
Beachfront boutique hotel in Playa Cocles with 51 rooms, 7 ocean-view suites, and 3 private villas set between jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include three pools, the Bere Bere Spa, a gym with yoga, and the oceanfront Gigi Beach restaurant. Wildlife such as sloths and howler monkeys is regularly seen on the grounds.
Puerto Viejo
Budget jungle hostel a ten-minute walk from Playa Cocles, surrounded by forest known for sloth and howler monkey sightings. The property offers dorm and private room options for backpackers working through the South Caribbean coast. It sits on Margarita Road in Cocles, close to Puerto Viejo's restaurant and bar strip.
Puerto Viejo
Small boutique hotel near Playa Negra, a walk from downtown Puerto Viejo, with an outdoor pool and complimentary local-style breakfast. Rooms are simply furnished and the hotel offers on-site spa services. The property is family run and markets a quieter, garden-set alternative to beachfront lodges.
Puerto Viejo
Small eco-friendly lodge in Punta Uva between the beach and jungle, made up of a handful of named houses and bungalows (Los Monos, Los Perezosos, Los Tucanes). It is a member of the Adventure Hotels of Costa Rica network of small sustainability-focused properties. The lodge sits between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo, convenient to both.
Cahuita
Small beachfront boutique hotel on Playa Negra in Cahuita, about a 15-minute walk from the Cahuita National Park entrance. It offers equipped Caribbean-style cottages and rooms with a pool, garden, private parking, WiFi, and laundry. The garden is a birdwatching spot with many resident species.
Puerto Viejo
Adults-only boutique hotel on Playa Negra with circular rooms surrounding a saltwater pool, wet bar and two jacuzzis. The property includes complimentary breakfast and bicycle rental for reaching Black Beach and nearby Punta Uva and Cocles. Its tropical garden setting is a short drive from downtown Puerto Viejo.
Puerto Viejo
Ten-acre oceanfront ecolodge on Playa Chiquita on the edge of the Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife refuge, built around six distinct houses including an elevated tree house and a repurposed school bus. Structures use reclaimed and salvaged wood, and the beach at Punta Uva is a short walk away. The lodge is a longtime Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice pick and holds a 5-leaf Certification for Sustainable Tourism rating.
Puerto Viejo
Uva Blue Villas is a complex of seven private jungle villas in Playa Chiquita, a five-minute walk from the beach, each with a private garden, full kitchen, and fiber internet. The property offers an on-site electric vehicle charging station and can arrange massages, horseback riding, snorkeling, and other tours for guests.
Yes, 4 verified jungle lodges serve the zone, including Cariblue Beach & Jungle Resort and El Nido Jungle Lodge.
This directory's Puerto Viejo zone covers Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, and Manzanillo along the South Caribbean coast.
Yes, Congo Bongo EcoVillage is a verified vacation rental option in Manzanillo.
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