Reviews of Cabinas Surf Side
50 metros, esquina suroeste de la escuela de Cahuita, Cahuita, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWell stocked kitchen Location Clean rooms Kind staff
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is absolutely perfect and the owner is very kind. It was calm, in a beautiful environment
Nothing, everything perfect
Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Friendly host
The bathroom could be cleaner
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good.
This place was horrible. Bugs everywhere. Not clean. Super uncomfortable. I would never stay here or recommend it to anyone.
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery quiet place. Located in the center of the village, a short walk from the beach and the entrance to the national park, and just a block from the main street with the restaurants and shops. Although I didn't need it, there is a full communal kitchen that the guests can use. Although it lacks amenities, it is very good value, making it a very good choice for a short stay.
The shower had a loose stone on the floor, that accumulated water and got a bit smelly. The room was not very well lit. Very sparsely furnished, lacks shelves or drawers. Can get very hot, although it has a fan.
Reviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, nice people
The shower faucet was leaking, the staff said they would fix it though and i believe them
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat, easy location to walk through the National Park, then enjoy the beach where green flags show safe areas. One block to restaurants and shops, but area is not congested. Lovely family management. Kitchen is well equipped, convenient, but not elegant. My room was fan cooled, so if AC required, inquire.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLack of maintenance, lack of basic attention to aesthetics. Very minimalist.
Lack of maintenance, lack of basic attention to aesthetics. Very minimalist.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery quiet. Close to the beach. Close to nature. I even saw a family of small monkeys on the roof of the hotel rooms. The monkeys were harmless and friendly though. The couple are nice and friendly and their 2 small children are very well behaved. It's a family run hotel. I would stay again. Thanks
The mattress was old coil springs and a little uncomfortable but i slept okay. The kitchen lacks decent/ proper utensils and cookware. The knife was not sharp. A slight modern upgrade would be great. It would not cost that much. The good thing is the private bathroom but shower only. The bad side is it's not that clean and water pressure is weak for the cold water if many other guests are all showering simultaneously. One other good thing is that it has consistent hot water. Other than that, I would still recommend staying here if you want a nice quiet budget private stay.
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff! They have made me feel at home every time I've stayed there!
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGood place for relaxing ! Super staff ,lovely
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewSuper nice cabines in beautiful Cahuita!
Reviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGood price and location
Some Mattress very bad, warm water not working in shower
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGarden. Dining table in the garden. Mosquito screens. Comfortable colourful rooms. Functional kitchen. Good value. Nice polite friendly staff. Strong wifi.
Bathroom water leak. Had to change room. You can hear everyone around but silence in the night. No english speaking staff. No hangers. Thin curtains.
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewRoom is spacious and clean. TV has a few English channel. Facilities is a bit dated. Location is convenient.
There isn't really any place to hang clothes.
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable rooms with a good feel.
Reviewed: 8 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewI came for one day, stayed for four! You get a private room with attached bathroom for the price of a hostel. The town is close to Puerto vieho, and only a walking distance from the Cahuita national park
Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe Cabinas Surf Side is located on the quiet street in the center of Cahuita. Everything is nearby: restaurants, supermarkets, bank, etc. The beach is 10 min walk and 7 min walk to Cahuita National Park. The check in and check out time are flexible. It's very convenient. Thanks, host!
Reviewed: 17 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAs discribed, quiet at night, 1 french(tvmonde) and 2 English (CNN and fox) channels. Hot showers. Inside parking. Shared kitchen.
Reviewed: 28 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGreat location, close to town, beaches and National Park. Kitchen quite good: fridge, freezer, 2 hobs, pots, pans and microwave. Great covered area which was perfect as we were a group of 15.
Doors could be difficult to open. Showers variable temperature and pressure depending on number being used. Rooms a bit tired but fine for the price.