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Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

Property class: 3
3-star beach lodge with free breakfast

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A wooden structure with a balcony overlooking lush greenery.
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A wooden staircase with a curved design leading to a lower level.
A beach with a curved shoreline, calm water, and a forested hill in the background.
A covered outdoor yoga area with wooden flooring and green mats, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piedras Blancas National Park, Peninsula de Osa, Golfito, Puntarenas, 85-1000
  • Place, Playa Cacao
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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A room with wooden flooring, a bed with a colorful striped bedspread, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.

Double Room (Mango)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 347 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Mango Guest Room SGL

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, and a wooden deck.

Mango Guest Room DBL

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Golfito

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Golfito lodge, you'll find Golfito Marina and Fortunato Atencio Stadium. Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cacao - 11 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Playa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mar y Luna - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Descanso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Pista - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

3-star beach lodge with free breakfast
Unwind on the lodge's private beach. Have fun in the sun at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge with summer activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach lodge also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden.

This 3-star Golfito lodge is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge offers 10 accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and November 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge

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
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 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 3-101-292302

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

How close is Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge to the airport?

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is 2.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Golfito (GLF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge.

How close is Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 0.8 mi from Playa Cacao.

Does Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

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

Is there free parking at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge to downtown Golfito?

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is 3.4 mi away from Golfito.

Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This isn’t just a beautiful eco lodge, it’s a life a life experience. You couldn’t chose a more picturesque location surrounded by nature. The building and facilities are clean, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the food is excellent. Their tours and services are great and very reasonably priced. Amazing place to visit !!!!
Clean rooms in an amazing setting.
Shower !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 nights at Playa Nicuesa, and were totally bowled over. This place really is a hidden gem, and all the staff work hard to make it that way. Everything about our stay ran so smoothly, from our pickup and boat transfer on arrival, to our departure. Beautiful location, so calm and peaceful. Wonderful staff, all very friendly, polite and knowledgeable, and great that they always remembered our names! Olman's welcome on the pier and his easygoing manner made us feel at home straight away. We loved our room (which was spotlessly clean) - the furnishings and the wrap-around balcony with its jungle view and sounds. So much wildlife to watch and listen to! We particularly enjoyed our trail walks with the guides Oscar and Jean-Carlos, and I felt totally chilled after my massage with Isabella. The food was always freshly prepared and delicious. We're so glad we stayed here, and hope to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SJOTraveler

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.
Verified review

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shirley

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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