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Playa Cativo Lodge

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront lodge with snorkeling

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool | Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Playa Cativo, Golfo Dulce, Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Puntarenas, 60701
  • Place, Playa San Josecito
  • Place, Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden
  • Place, Piedras Blancas National Park
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)

Room options

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Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool

  • 592 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Casita | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ocean Front Casita

  • 861 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa

  • 969 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Oceanview with A/C | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Oceanview with A/C

  • 861 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Golfito

Beachside getaway.Stay at this Golfito lodge and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa San Josecito and 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Cacao. Playa Isidora is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) away.
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Restaurants

  • Burger King

About this property

Playa Cativo Lodge

4.5-star beachfront lodge with snorkeling
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Playa Cativo Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Golfito lodge is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Playa Cativo Lodge offers 18 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Golfito lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Playa Cativo Lodge Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge
Playa Cativo Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge Golfito

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Playa Cativo Lodge.

How close is Playa Cativo Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Playa Cativo Lodge offer free breakfast?

Playa Cativo Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Playa Cativo Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Playa Cativo Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have a pool?

Playa Cativo Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have a restaurant?

Playa Cativo Lodge is home to El Gavilan, which features ocean views and a beachfront location.

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Playa Cativo Lodge to downtown Golfito?

Playa Cativo Lodge is 9.7 mi away from Golfito.