Definitely a chill out place After a long drive we arrived at Chilimate to be greeted by Mehgan and her husband David.We were offered a... read more choice of rooms and opted for the one with the biggest decking area.The room was basic but clean and comfortable,although the lack of AC made it quite difficult to sleep as it was very hot and humid during our stay.The bathroom was compact but had hot and cold water both in the bathroom sink and the shower which was a bonus.Meghan will lend you a hairdryer if you need one.There is also a laundry service-put as much as you like in a bag and it will cost you $10 but be aware the clothes are only washed and dried-not ironed.

Meals are served buffet style in a large spacious dining area and the food was delicious and very reasonable.There is an opportunity to take a nature walk after breakfast with a local guide and although I did not go on the walk my husband was very impressed with his knowledge and ability to see wildlife which was very well camouflaged.Our guide was Miguel and he was very interesting to talk to about the wildlife and the surrounding area.

We were made to feel very welcome here and it was nice just to relax on the decking and chill out for a couple of days. More read less

Amazing retreat in the rainforest with Chilamate We love Chilamate so much we returned on our recent trip. We visited 3 years ago and just got... read more back from a 10 day kayaking trip with Selva Whitewater. During our trip we stayed with Chilamate again and our only regret was that we didn't stay there more nights on our kayaking adventure around the various parts of Costa Rica. Megan and her family are just wonderful hosts, the location is amazing, the rooms are wonderful, and the food is simply incredible. We stayed in the loft near the walking trails in the back and it has tons of space, complete with recent remodeling and an incredible deck from which you can watch the birds, animals and listen to the jungle. In addition to outstanding accommodations, service and meals, Chilamate is taking the high road to help preserve the natural habitat, minimize environmental impact and supporting classes for the community and children in the area. I highly recommend staying there, and taking advantage of their staff naturalists who provide guided day and night nature walks in the jungle. Thank you Chilamate for making our recent trip memorable! read less

loved this Eco lodge We spent two nights at Chialmate Rainforest Eco lodge, our first visit to Costa Rica.

the location was fantastic, rooms basic... read more but what you expect in an Eco lodge.

Very close to nature and loved the walks into the rain forest so easy to access.

we saw, 3 & 2 toed sloth, white faced capuchin monkeys, silky anteater sleeping, blue jean frogs,green black dart frogs, lots birds, insects, army ants, leaf cutter ants, Basilisk lizards. variegated squirrels , also lots of fire flies at night, and morning and evening the call of howler monkeys was great to hear.

any tour expects you to wear closed toe shoes, this is the same all over Costa Rica, so make sure you have walking shoes or trainer at least.

We enjoyed swimming in the Sarapiqui river next to the bridge.

make sure you use infect relent in the day as well as night

Staff we very pleasant and Wilhelm guided walk in the forest was fantastic.

make time to visit the Nature Pavilion to see a fantastic variety of birds, the chocolate tour did not impress us very much.

USA dollars are excepted everywhere, even in local supermarkets.

when travelling home via San Jose airport beware, everything is very expensive, do not wait to buy coffee most good at least twice the price, and cost us £12 for a burger. More read less

Fascinating and unusual An amazingly relaxing as well as fascinating place to stay with a feeling of total immersion in nature. The hosts... read more 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