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Fascinating and unusual An amazingly relaxing as well as fascinating place to stay with a feeling of total immersion... read moreAn amazingly relaxing as well as fascinating place to stay with a feeling of total immersion in nature. The hosts are full of knowledge about the local rainforest as well as recommendations of local tours and activities. They could not be more helpful and accommodating. Our family had endless entertainment from spotting nature, swimming in the river, swinging and relaxing in the hammocks, and just enjoying the fabulous surroundings. And that's before all the tours and activities you could enjoy. We stayed for 3 nights but we could have spent a week there very happily. Rooms are perfectly functional and very pleasingly in keeping with the surroundings. The food also deserves a special mention as it is fresh, locally sourced, varied, and delicious. Nowhere else have my kids been telling me that beet salad or fish are really good. If you are looking for luxury, this isn't the place for you, but we loved it. read less

A Natural Paradise If you are looking for a place to get away, relax, and enjoy nature, I would... read moreIf you are looking for a place to get away, relax, and enjoy nature, I would highly recommend Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat. The owners Meghan and Davis are wonderful people. They will do everything possible to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food is very tasty and filling and almost everything is made from fresh, local ingredients. William, their excellent naturalist guide takes guests of the retreat on wonderful nature walks and is always eager and willing to answer any questions about the flora and fauna of the area. The variety of wildlife found at the retreat is amazing. My wife and I have vacationed in Costa Rica fifteen times and this is our third stay at Chilamate Rainforest Retreat. It is without a doubt our favorite place in Costa Rica. If I had only one word to sum up our stays at Chilamate, it would be AWESOME. read less

My husband and I, in our 80's, returned this year to Chilamate after a wonderful first visit last year. My husband and I, in our 80's, returned this year to Chilamate after a wonderful first... read moreMy husband and I, in our 80's, returned this year to Chilamate after a wonderful first visit last year.

Everything about Chilamate is a great place to visit: attractive and comfortable accommodation in a wonderful setting bordering the Sarapiqui river (with a swimming hole); the commitment to preserving the rainforest; support for the local community - e.g.the local school, encouraging and marketing local organic food production; delicious fresh food; guided nature walks on the property; excursions nearby e.g. La Selva research station, nearby chocolate plantation, river trips, whitewater rafting; and most importantly a welcoming staff.

During our visits there were several young and in some cases 3-generation families; small birding groups; and couples. Something for everyone. read less

A friendly home in the forest ! My top hotel in Costa Rica My first time there was a fast trip to Puerto Viejo/Chilamate, organized very badly and last... read moreMy first time there was a fast trip to Puerto Viejo/Chilamate, organized very badly and last minute because I was looking for places to search for reptiles and amphibians, it was an amazing surprise ! The hotel has it's own forest,very young but very rich. The staff make you feel like you are part of the family, plus the project has a strong connection with the local community. I am a vegetarian picky eater, usually I don't like hotels and never go back in the same place,but the food was so good and the place so amazing that I had to go back another time before leaving Costa Rica. Hard to find a negative thing to say, the parking lot is a little bit far but walking in the nature is always good. My favourite thing of this place are the guys at the reception, very kind and one is a really REALLY good nature guide. Have the breakfast and the offered tour in the morning and you won't forget it ! read less