Quiet and friendly eco lodge surrounded by nature The Chilamate rainforest eco retreat is a friendly and quite lodge in an excellent setting. Unlike most lodges in the... read moreThe Chilamate rainforest eco retreat is a friendly and quite lodge in an excellent setting. Unlike most lodges in the area it is situated on the far side of the Sarapiqui River and quite distant from the rather busy road. It enjoys a wonderful and tranquil ambience.

The accommodation cabins are clean and spacious. These are not luxury cabins but are very homely. The only luxury we really missed was air-conditioning because the temperature when we were there was stifling and the fan made little impact.

At the hotel we were looked after by Megan, who was really accommodating and truly treated us as part of the family. She was assisted by William who had amazing local knowledge, particularly of the native wildlife.

We chose to eat at the hotel throughout our three-day stay and the food was good. There was no menu as such, you simply discussed what options were available and agreed a suitable dish. Personally, I liked this casual and personal service.

Overall this is a friendly and comfortable venue for exploring the local wildlife. read less

Amazing experience I loved Chilamate Eco Retreat! The owners are working hard to do things right in a sustainable way that... read moreI loved Chilamate Eco Retreat! The owners are working hard to do things right in a sustainable way that supports the local community so you can feel good that your dollars are going to a good cause when staying here. The room was simple and open air. The outdoor space is really what it is all about with hammocks, out door table and chairs and a comfy chaise (it's the jungle so mosquitoes are plentiful so bug spray is helpful for enjoying the outdoors). William the onsite naturalist was the best part of the stay here. He offers nature walks every morning and he is fantastic! He brings along a spotting scope and shows you so much wildlife, he is also very knowledgeable about the species and their habits. We saw a ton of birds, monkeys, iguanas and a sloth onsite. It was truly a great experience! Also, the food at the restaurant was great local food that we enjoyed. There are also nearby restaurants that are really good if you don't feel like staying onsite for meals. Highly recommend a stay here 🙂 More read less

Perfect home base for exploring/birding Sarapique region caribean low land rainforest Thanks for taking the time to write! We are glad you enjoyed our family run conservation and sustainable tourism project... read moreThanks for taking the time to write! We are glad you enjoyed our family run conservation and sustainable tourism project and surrounding area!

Pura vida,
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Good luck to this tremendous place Chilamate Rainforest retreat is a super family run venture. It has at its heart core values that deserve to make... read moreChilamate Rainforest retreat is a super family run venture. It has at its heart core values that deserve to make it successful.

As one of the last guests to stay before Coronavirus forced its (I hope temporary) closure, I wish it every success when it reopens after things return to normal.

It’s a lovely place that I cannot recommend enough. The owners and staff are so friendly, the environment lovely. The courtesy morning walk revealed a huge range of animals, and the night walk was fantastic.

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