A real jungle retreat run by a very friendly and generous family We stayed in the large family room with a kitchen. It was naturally ventilated with mosquito nets and was a... read moreWe stayed in the large family room with a kitchen. It was naturally ventilated with mosquito nets and was a good temperature when we stayed.
The lodge is located not far from Chilamate settlement, but deep in the jungle. The trails are real rainforest and teaming with wildlife. It rained whilst we stayed and there were plenty of blue jeans frogs and army frogs about the place. Also toucans flying overhead.
We went rafting with Rios pura Vida which was wonderful for our small children. It was exciting but safe enough for us all. We also swam in the river. Bliss.
Megan and her family and her right hand man William are very kind and did everything they could to make us happy and comfortable.
The buffet food was good and they ensured they provided options that fussy children were likely to eat, and then at the end of the stay we found that they didn’t charge for our 5 year old’s food which was a great surprise.
The laundry service is fast and reasonable.
We didn’t have a car so we were limited by where we could go, and local taxis are expensive, but we did notice buses going great up and down along the main road so I am sure it is possible to get places for a reasonable cost.
Recommended for a really rustic jungle experience with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife More read less

Wonderfully relaxing We had a wonderful couple of days here, the location next to the river was great for bird and wildlife... read moreWe had a wonderful couple of days here, the location next to the river was great for bird and wildlife watching, and the accommodation was comfortable with plenty of outside space to relax. David and Meghan, the owners were friendly and helpful, as was William who was an excellent guide for the tour around the area. Their whole ethos and how they contributed to the community and wider projects was very interesting and something we admired very much. As well as a walk through their forest and bird watching, we went swimming in the river and also white water rafting (arranged by Meghan) using the company based opposite the retreat, so a five minute walk. This was well organised and great fun, it lasted a couple of hours with a stop half way for freshly prepared melon and pineapple - good value too. The food at the retreat was freshly prepared and very good All in all, a very relaxing, enjoyable stay in a unique environment. Definitely recommended! read less

Beautiful and tranquil property with excellent service We loved our stay at Chilamate so much that we extended for another night. The property is calming and very... read moreWe loved our stay at Chilamate so much that we extended for another night. The property is calming and very relaxing, amongst the rainforest! We saw monkeys and an armadillo from the guest eating area! The accommodation is simple and clean (very livable!) and the breakfast was amazing. We had the best sleep we have had in years, falling asleep to the sounds of the rushing river and the animals! Thank you Chilamate! read less

Great ! Highly recommended ! We loved our stay there.

Excellent installations, food and services.
Meghan and William were of great help... read moreHighly recommended ! We loved our stay there.

Excellent installations, food and services.
Meghan and William were of great help to arrange activities and suggested tours we appreciated very much (river duckies, chocolate tour, organic farm tour). read less