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

Awesome Place This was my second trip to Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to... read more get away from the hustle, bustle, and stress of everyday life. Meghan, Davis and their entire staff are highly committed to making sure your stay at Chilamate is enjoyable and relaxing. The room was comfortable, the food was great, and the customer service was first class. The bird watching and wildlife viewing was great and William is an awesome and very knowledgeable guide. I am looking forward to returning there again. read less

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 more 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

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 minute because I was... read more 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