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.
Manzanillo (Limón)
Almonds & Corals is a beachfront boutique hotel in the rainforest near the Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, about 2 kilometers before Manzanillo village. Caribbean-style cottages are built among the trees, and the on-site MOCA Beach restaurant serves fresh, local ingredients including seafood and grass-fed Costa Rican beef. Rooms range from roughly 200 to 280 dollars a night.
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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.
Cahuita
Cahuita Wildlife Lodge is a nature lodge set in tropical gardens near Playa Grande, about a 5-minute walk from the beach. The property offers rustic eco-bungalows built with local wood and suita palm alongside a modern air-conditioned room, and owner Fernando leads night walks and a cacao workshop on site. The accommodations include kitchenettes.
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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.
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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 (Limón)
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.
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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.
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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.
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Hotel Banana Azul is an adults-only, beachfront boutique hotel on Playa Negra, about 1 kilometer north of the Puerto Viejo town center. The main hotel has 25 rooms built from local hardwoods, and the adjoining Villas Banana Verde adds four two-story luxury units with private plunge pools. The property includes a beach club restaurant, a pool, gardens, and Costa Rica tourism board certification.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Namuwoki Lodge is an eco-friendly bungalow property set in tropical gardens in Playa Chiquita, about 6 kilometers south of Puerto Viejo. The property has 17 bungalows and two villas with kitchens, plus an on-site restaurant and spa, and sits a 10-minute walk from the beach. Namuwoki has operated on the South Caribbean coast since 2000.
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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.
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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.
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Physis Caribbean Bed & Breakfast is a small, owner-run property in Cocles, near Puerto Viejo, steps from the beach and jungle. Owners Juliet and Matt offer four rooms, including a honeymoon suite bungalow, with breakfast made from Caribbean ingredients. The beach, restaurants, and a supermarket are within a few minutes' walk.
Cahuita
Playa Grande Lodge & Tree House is a family-run property in Playa Grande, about 70 meters from the beach and near Cahuita National Park. Owners Mia and Gianluca offer individually named cabins plus a treehouse unit, most with kitchens. The lodge also arranges tours including snorkeling, horseback riding, and a BriBri chocolate tour.
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.
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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.
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Shawandha Lodge is an eco-hotel built from hardwoods, bamboo, and palm on more than 15,000 square meters of tropical jungle in Playa Chiquita, about 150 meters from the beach. The property has operated since 1993 and includes a pool, spa, and restaurant. The neighboring beach, Playa Chiquita, carries Blue Flag certification.
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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.
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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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