Our cottage would have been perfect if it had a kitchen in it for some small cooking.

Very friendly staff, had a good morning tour in the jungle to spot frogs, spiders etc. They have a bird feeder so lots of birds show up in the morning and we could look at them from our terras or from the breakfast. Large outdoor area where we could dry our clothes. Lovely small pool for cooling down after a warm day. Breakfast was good.

Stayed in April 2025

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Warm welcome, good quality boat tour, accomodation and food., Spectacular 2garden with lots of birdswe would like to come back!

Stayed in February 2025

A little paradise family owned. Garden full of lots of colourful birds and many toucans that come very close. Breakfasts and dinners are delicious with fresh juice and fruit. The boat tour to Boca de San Carlos was exceptional and we loved also the hike through the Maquenque reserve. The garden and pool are gorgeous! No need for AC in February.

Stayed in February 2025

There was only cold water. A warm shower would have been nice.

Family run and everyone helped. Son Allen is an excellent wildlife guide with good English, father was in charge and did anything practical and mum is a passionate cook. Huge number of different birds on the feeders. We did great boat trip and walk in nearby woods.

Stayed in January 2025

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This is a fabulous, family run hotel. Gorgeous home cooked meals and lovely pool and sitting area. Rooms and facilities were clean and lovely.

Stayed in November 2024

Staff, food & location

Stayed in August 2024

Payment difficult

Wonderful location, very friendly family and friendly knowledgeable guide!

Stayed in July 2024

We had a lovely stay at this hotel. It is a family run business and they are the nicest people. It is not a fancy resort but is comfortable and clean. The pool is a great place to cool off. They have a nice outdoor sitting area and a feeding station where a lot of birds come to feed. They also make good food.

Stayed in February 2024

The bathroom was somewhat small and there was no hot water. Although it was hot outside, it was possible to take shower in the cold water, it would have been nice to be able to choose hot as well. Still very much enjoyed the stay.

It’s at a very good location if you’re interested in nature, the room has AC and the bed was very comfortable. They are offering different kind of activities- definitely go for the boat tour! In general, very friendly host

Stayed in March 2024

Located in Boca Tapata. This family run lodge with son Allen as a very knowledgeable nature and bird guide. Chef Mother Cynthia cooked delicious meals which included some ingredients from their organic garden tended by Father Juan Carlos. Fruit near the patio attracted a variety of colorful birds including a Toucan creating wonderful bird viewing and photo opportunities.

Stayed in January 2024

More comfortable chairs or even loungers by the pool would be nice.

Pure jungle feeling in a family-run business. Alan speaks very good English and has a great knowledge of the fauna. Defenitely take the boat tour! All kinds of birds and iguanas could be observed right at breakfast. One thing you have to realize is that due to the high humidity, the robe and sheets are never really dry

Stayed in December 2023

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We had an awesome stay in a beautiful environment. The hosts are very kind and great guides as well! We can definitely recommend the boat tour and the night tour! Food is great.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

The special bedroom, in the lodge. The friendliness of the family. They’re really helpful and accommodating. The food is also really good. Did a tour with them, highly recommend.

Stayed in November 2023

The sheets of the bed were not clean. We had some bloodstains on it. Moreover, we paid a lot compared to the prices of the same month or even high season.

We stayed in the bungalow which was a wonderful experience. You could hear the sounds of the animals at night and early morning. The lodge is run by a friendly family. The wife can cook very well. We loved breakfast and dinner. It was delicious.

Stayed in October 2023

On the weekend, a bar nearby has loud karaoke until the early morning.

A home away from home, run by a super friendly family. We interacted with Alan the most and he showed us around town where we spotted some birds and ate some cocoa fruit. He took us on a night walk (extra charge) where we saw a ton of frogs and a tarantula. The food was really good... some of the best we had on our Costa Rica trip. It surpassed what we got in a fancy place in La Fortuna. Highly recommend staying here for a night or two.

Stayed in August 2023

I had the best experience here. The food was amazing, the staff was exceptionally kind and accommodating, and the room was perfect for me.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

What a geat and special experience with this family owned place! TOP! We had the Bungalow wirh river view with partly open roof (no rain inside possible). At 5 o'clock you can experience the jungle noices which was really worth it. You are not here to sleap long in the morning, you are here to experience real Costa Rica! What a great experience! This is nothing for a wimpy person and person who are scared of local people. If you want it like home, then please stay at home. If you want something special and the experiece of you life, go for it. The pool and garden was very clean and you can observe birds while swimming. The family is superfriendly and courteous. For breakfast, you can aks for everything and they try their best. Our breakfast was great. Alan who speaks English, is so keen to answer all the questions you have. You can book tours right there and Alan acompanies the tours with explanations in English. Even a neighbour explained me some flower's names while walking along the river and the children waved us from school while walking in the little village. So authentic! Thank you. This was the best place in Costa Rica I met.

Stayed in March 2023

Roosters crow at 4am

It is a family run business. They are very friendly and accommodating! Cynthia, the wife, is a great cook of traditional Costa Rican food! We would recommend this place to everyone. Juan Carlos is a great host, along with his nephew, make a great team as hosts. JUST BRING EAR PLUGS, the local roosters (male chickens crow at 4am!)

Stayed in March 2023

This was the best accommodations of our tour through Costa Rica. A family owned lodge, treated with care and love. Fresh cow milk in the morning to your coffee. We wanted a private fishing experience Costa Rican Style… and we got it as well well as a night tour! The room we stood at, was wonderful, spacious and lovely decorated. It was simply fantastic. Boca Tapada is a very peaceful, rural village… it was a fantastic vacation. Allan, the son, is speaking English well so conversing was fairly easy. Synthia, the wife, is an amazing cook, who treated us with wonderful breakfast and even better dinners! Juan Carlos is from now on my most favorite fisherman! We enjoyed our stay very much and it will never be forgotten!

Stayed in November 2022

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We like the pool and the nice family!

Stayed in October 2022

We stayed one night in Iguanitas Lodge. When we came there the electricity was not working which we were not informed about before even though there were messages exchanged the same day. I did the bird watching tour in the morning alone. When paying I got charged double even though this was not communicated with me before. There was no hot water. The bedsheets didn't smell freshly washed. All in all pretty expensive and not the best experience.

Many birds

Stayed in February 2025

Regarding to the price and reviews, we thought that it would be more comfortable. The rooms are very basic. Also we didn't have hot water in the shower. Make sure that you ask for prices before asking for services. We did not appreciate being charged 20 US$ for laundry.

We appreciated Allan and his family for their kindness and avaibility. The boat tour was very nice, we saw many different animals (crocodiles, birds, monkeys...) good value for money as it lasted almost 5 hours. We enjoyed the pancakes for breakfast, whilst watching the birds (and squirrel!) eating bananas.

Stayed in January 2025

Iguanitas Lodge is a good hostel-like location. The owners are polite and helpful. The birding from the pool area is excellent. The meals were good.

Stayed in February 2024

Room needed updating. Could hear karaoke from the local bar from 14.00 to 02.00 - not good, maybe just Easter w/e?

Pool area lovely + river location, friendly hosts, nice food

Stayed in April 2023