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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with private beach, spa services

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Restaurant

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Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Golfito, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is in a national park and near a private beach. Golfito Marina and Puerto Jimenez Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Piedras Blancas National Park and Playa Cacao. Scuba diving and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Piedras Blancas National Park, Peninsula de Osa, Golfito, Puntarenas, 85-1000

What's nearby

  • Playa Cacao - 18 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Playa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Pista - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬9 min drive
  • Black Point
  • ‪Soda La Cholita, Golfito - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Lodge by the sea
Free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. With a nearby private beach, fishing, and snorkeling, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Guests can also expect to find a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge offer amenities such as safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2025 to November 15 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 1 and November 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3-101-292302

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Nicuesa
Nicuesa Lodge
Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Playa Nicuesa
Playa Nicuesa Lodge
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Hotel Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Costa Rica/Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Lodge
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Golfito
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Lodge Golfito

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

This lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge located?

Situated in Golfito, this beach lodge is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Playa Cacao and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golfito Marina and Port Captain. Fortunato Atencio Stadium and Golfo Dulce are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well if you want a real Jungle experience This is the place. Comes with all animal and of course the bugs I love this place hope you will too
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regenwald trifft Meer

Eine sehr schöne Lodge inmitten der Natur. Nur mit dem Boot erreichbar. Hatten hier als einzige der Unterkünfte in CR das Gefühl, dass Ausflüge sehr gepuscht werden und recht hochpreisig sind. Viele Delfine im Golfo Dulce… hatten diese mit dem Feldstecher vom Steg aus beobachtet. Rückblickend hätten wir anstelle der Rivertour die Delfintour gebucht - wollten aber zum Schluss unsere Reise nur noch geniessen und dies konnten wir hier bestens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very magical place. It sits on the sea, yet is nestled right into the jungle. Our room faced the jungle and we loved watching fire flies at night and listening to all of nature as it awoke each morning. The staff and grounds were fantastic. The food was delicious too. We enjoyed kayaking to a fun snorkeling spot, hiking the trails in the rear, watching the macaws fly around at the beach, yoga at 6am each morning and swimming in the ocean at sunset. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect holiday location

3 days of being in a superb ecolodge - lovely surroundings, good food and friendly staff It's in a jungle so expect to find the odd bug and be prepared for the humidity - we loved it for it's simplicity and eco friendliness. Had some great walks around the jungle paths, spotting wildlife and even just sitting on the beach front we had 12 scarlet macaws join us one morning - just magical. Staff are very accommodating and helpful - cant wait for a second visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inmerso en la naturaleza pura

Al que le gusta la naturaleza, lugar ideal .La única manera de llegar es por lancha. Hay muchos trails que uno puede hacer por su cuenta , y ofrecen varios con guías especializados. Además hay kayaks , equipo de snorkel y paddle board a disposición de los huéspedes y en la playa hay reposeras. Es todo muy relajado . Lo que más impresiona son las distintas voces de los animales , sobre todo monos, pájaros , ranas que van cambiando durante el dia y la noche , todo un coro.Para las comidas se comparte una mesa general para poder interactuar con los demás huéspedes. El personal es mut amable y atento .Muy recomendable para los amantes de la naturaleza.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Susan, El Paso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, remote rainforest lodge

Playa Nicuesa is a beautiful, remote spot on Golfo Dulce. The site is amazing -- the only access is by boat. Snorkeling, kayaking and fishing in the bay, yoga and massage, and miles of trails in the rainforest. With a wonderful staff and interesting guests from all over the world, its the ideal spot for adventure travelers.

10/10 Excellent

SJOTraveler, San Jose, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

This is the place to get in touch with nature

I spent a couple of days at the Nicuesa Lodge and it was the most amazing place I've ever been to in Costa Rica. I wish I could've stay longer. This is the place to get in touch with nature and disconnect from the rest of the world. It's very peaceful. This is not a luxury resort, but everything is a 5 star hotel. The rooms are absolutely beautiful. The staff is amazing, very helpful. The food is incredible... I could go on and on writing about this beautiful place. Don't think twice about spending at least three nights or more and enjoy nature.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worth it!

This property is remote in location but not as complicated to get there...Local flight from San Jose to either Golfito or Puerto Jimenez, and then a 30min boat ride. Completely ecological, you can do yoga, snorkel, kayak...the flora and fauna are spectacular. I loved the food and familiy style atmosphere. Be prepared for bugs, no way around it, take repellent for sure, beds have covers to protect you at night. I saw crocodiles, macaws, heard monkeys, many different bird species...it was definitely enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone. Once there you can be as adventurous as you wish!