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 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

Awesome Place This was my second trip to Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to... read moreThis was my second trip to Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to 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

Fascinating and unusual An amazingly relaxing as well as fascinating place to stay with a feeling of total immersion in nature. The hosts... 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 wonderfully relaxing place to stay! I stayed at Chilamate Eco Retreat for a week in February 2017. I was staying in one of the bungalows,... read moreI stayed at Chilamate Eco Retreat for a week in February 2017. I was staying in one of the bungalows, and was very well looked after by Meghan Casey and her staff. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful and did everything they could to ensure that my visit was comfortable and to arrange trips and activities for me.
The Eco Retreat is quiet and relaxing - you can spend many hours swinging in a hammock on your verandah, but there are also plenty of things to do and places to visit.
While I was there I visited a cocoa plantation, went on guided tours through the rainforest, did a cooking class, went on an ethnobotanical guided walk, and visited several wildlife parks. You can also go white-water rafting and go horse-riding.
Meghan was very good at arranging transport for me and she really made me feel at home. It was a wonderful visit and I can highly recommend it. More read less