Reviews of Casa Mambo
Entrada Playa Negra, 70403 Cahuita, Costa Rica

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Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast 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!
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location, very close to beach. Nice jacuzzi. Awesome breakfast :)
Soft mattress, maybe time to buy new ones;) , a bit further to walk to Cahuita center
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe 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!
Everything was amazing
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe 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!
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSooo lovely, every detail. Just amazing.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful facility and a great host! Julien is amazing. We had a wonderful time and became friends. The breakfast is out of this world!
Nothing - it was extraordinary
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThat 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.
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely 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!
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Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAmazing Breakfast - Luscious tropical fruit in abundance.
We were surprised that there was no daily housekeeping.
Reviewed: 24 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewClean , staff super friendly, jacuzzi , breakfast
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewHost 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
Reviewed: 11 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe 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!
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.
Reviewed: 8 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewWe 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!
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).
Reviewed: 5 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewNice room, good location. Valery was welcoming and helpful.
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.
Reviewed: 17 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewit’s a minute walk to the beach. breakfast was good.
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.
Reviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewRelaxed atmosphere, nice courtyard and a welcoming owner. Close to entrance of Cahuita National Park.
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.
Reviewed: 22 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewSmall paradise in Cahuita area paradise. Really recommend.
Poore wifi.
Reviewed: 17 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewCasa 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.
Reviewed: 7 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewthe wooden furniture was cery nice, beautiful beach. I can recommend the reggae bar 100%. the owner is truly kind, not just for show.
some pillows were moldy. there was a lack of the costarican/ Caribbean flair.
Reviewed: 4 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewValerie 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! .
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.