Most wonderful and inviting lodge!! Our favorite in CR!! I'm sorry I haven't reviewed Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat sooner - we stayed there in early April, 2017. The staff... read more were wonderful and the food - delicious! After very full days, we enjoyed having dinner there rather than go back out since it was so tasty and a good value. Lots of options for vegetarians, as well. The lodge supports local and international educational efforts (there was a HS group visiting while we were there) and is close to all the natural spots in the area. One highlight of the visit was a walking tour with their naturalist, William, who was incredibly knowledgeable about what to see and where to find it. Everyone was very friendly and helpful - I just can't say enough about this wonderful place. More read less

Wonderful retreat Our reception as guests by William predicted everything our stay would turn out to be: extremely well taken care of... read more by Davis and his staff, great eye for detail, also on the nature walks, day & night, and during all the buffets. Our cabin was very pleasant, with a lot of outside space (2 hammocks) and great wildlife views (howler monkeys, birds and leaf cutting ants). Easy walk to the riverside where there was always something to see. Expert guides on the day and the night walks who also gave information on the region and its customs. And always the welcoming sauce of pura vida. And of course the inspiring example of sustainability and building with and for the community. Far out the best accommodation we had during our 2 week stay.

Want to be away from the crowds and enjoy Costa Rica at its best, don't hesitate and book! More 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

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