Breakfast was wonderful. The place was very relaxing. Marion was very kind and helped us with everything we needed. We would have liked to stay for longer!

Stayed in June 2025

Soft mattress, maybe time to buy new ones;) , a bit further to walk to Cahuita center

Perfect location, very close to beach. Nice jacuzzi. Awesome breakfast :)

Stayed in May 2025

We spent two wonderful nights at Julien’s accommodation. On the day we arrived, we were greeted with a delicious smoothie made from local fruits. The accommodation is very nice and the rooms very large and clean. The breakfast was prepared by Julien with a lot of love, it was the best breakfast on our round trip through Costa Rica. You could tell how much love Julien puts into renting out his accommodation. Overall it was a very nice stay and we would come back anytime.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was amazing

The stay was the best of our two-week vacation in Costa Rica. The owner, Julien, was super friendly, gave us lots of great tips, and was always there to listen. The accommodation was beautifully dreamy, a little paradise. Every day, we could see different kinds of animals in his garden. We were able to fully relax and will definitely come back!

Stayed in March 2025

The owners are incredibly nice and share recommendations for the activities and restaurants, the breakfast is heavenly!!! The rooms are elegant, large and comfortable, the garden is a paradise. The best accommodation!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Wonderful hosts and exceptional breakfast. Julien and Marian always available and helpful with local knowledge and advice. Arranged guided kayak and jungle trip which were brilliant. The garden is beautiful and tranquil full of colours, birds and wildlife. The sounds of nature were very relaxing and gave a great night's sleep. A truly memorable and special time. Thank you x

Stayed in February 2025

Sooo lovely, every detail. Just amazing.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing - it was extraordinary

Beautiful facility and a great host! Julien is amazing. We had a wonderful time and became friends. The breakfast is out of this world!

Stayed in February 2025

That was our best stay in Costa Rica. Julien, the host, has a pure heart full of love for flora, fauna and is a great example of living a pura vida. He gave us best advices of the area, showed us around the property and village. Casa Mambo is very cozy, comfortable and really close to the beach. Breakfasts there were super delicious. We wish we could have stayed longer. Once we get back to CR, we will definately go to Casa Mambo.

Stayed in January 2025

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Lovely stay with a nice host and awesome breakfast in an nice environment! Close to the beach, with a nice bar around! Secret tip for Cahuita! Ask for tequila! Greetings from Germany!

Stayed in November 2024

Clean , staff super friendly, jacuzzi , breakfast

Stayed in September 2024

Host was brilliant and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. We had a tour booked early one day and he made sure we had breakfast before it even though it was outside of the usual breakfast times. Room was nice and air conditioned and bed was comfy

Stayed in September 2024

When getting dropped off, sounds like it's common for drop off to be confusing as Casa Mambo is a few minutes further than where indicated. This wasn't too much trouble as we were redirected. Lack of natural light in room from our ground floor room, but didn't impact comfort.

The highlights were the beautiful villa like property, the easy use of AC anytime without issues, and the delicious breakfast made specially for us. Also the hospitality and flexibility offered to us by Valerie was such a bonus! Location cannot be understated, less than 10 minutes walk to beach!

Stayed in October 2023

Breakfast could have been a bit improved. We did ask for eggs the one day and that helped (though I wish we had an option on how the eggs were cooked).

We had a lovely stay at Casa Mambo. The room was super comfortable and clean, with fabulous internet and AC! Parking was easy and convenient. All the staff were super kind and helpful. The proximity to Playa Negra is perfect. My stay was quiet and relaxing. I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed in October 2023

Parking was difficult. To leave in the morning we had to wait for the owner to move his car so we could move ours. Not really a problem if you're staying for breakfast, however if you want to leave early you may need to coordinate with them. They have space to accommodate about 2 vehicles comfortably, but there were 3 in total while we stayed, so it was definitely tricky.

Nice room, good location. Valery was welcoming and helpful.

Stayed in September 2023

Poore wifi.

Small paradise in Cahuita area paradise. Really recommend.

Stayed in March 2023

Casa Mambo is well-located; it's a short walk to several bars/restaurants and the beach, and the town center/national park entrance is a quick drive or a little longer walk away. All of the breakfasts were delicious and nicely presented. Our host, Valerie, is very warm and helpful, and she was always available for our questions and with suggestions for things to see and information about local culture. The grounds are very pretty, with places to relax and enjoy the wildlife.

Stayed in February 2023

Earlier reviews mentioned noise from the local bar but we had no issue. Though no fault of the property, there was an occasional barking dog from the neighboring property.

Valerie was an incredibly courteous host. The building & rooms are beautifully created with wood & artwork. Everything new. The pool/spa was refreshing for the warm day. We enjoyed delicious breakfasts. Valerie & staff were enjoyable & they pointed out wildlife in the surrounding trees. The area was lovely and safe. A minute walk to the beach, a restaurant, & Reggae bar, and about 10-15 minutes to town. Hearing the many birds & the howler monkey morning wake-up call made our experience even better. We greatly enjoyed our stay! .

Stayed in February 2023

breakfast

Pura Vida! Valerie's garden is way better than any national park in Costa Rica. You can see many butterflies, birds, hummingbirds, lizards, iguanas, monkeys, and even sloths while having breakfast or chilling on the sunbeds. Valerie is very accommodating and has great recommendations for places to see.

Stayed in January 2023

Under the tall trees teaming with oropendolas, toucans, iguanas there is a little sliver of nature paradise. Every morning with our coffees in hands as the breakfast was being prepared we looked up to enjoy in awe with nature. You will likely see more wildlife here than you ever will in the national park. Our host Valerie was very accommodating and made us feel very relaxed in the beautiful yard and garden that she herself had designed. The property sits beautifully in nature and yet is not far from activity, whether in town or the national park. Live music with a great local Calypso band played at a beach side bar just outside of the property for a memorable taste of local culture.

Stayed in December 2022

Great breakfast! Every day different. Cooked and served by Host and team themselves!

Stayed in December 2022

small. there are 3 separate rooms to rent and it feels quite crowded while in her yard when other guests are outside. there’s no air conditioning in the room and it was miserably hot. my fault for not booking a place with AC. We only stayed one night of our 3 night stay.

it’s a minute walk to the beach. breakfast was good.

Stayed in June 2023

No WiFi during our stay (3 nights), despite it was mentioned in their facility overview. Quite a lot of mosquitoes inside the room and there is no mosquito net for the bunk bed. And be aware that you can’t pay with credit card, but this is mentioned in their Booking information.

Relaxed atmosphere, nice courtyard and a welcoming owner. Close to entrance of Cahuita National Park.

Stayed in April 2023

some pillows were moldy. there was a lack of the costarican/ Caribbean flair.

the wooden furniture was cery nice, beautiful beach. I can recommend the reggae bar 100%. the owner is truly kind, not just for show.

Stayed in February 2023