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Reviews of El Pulpo Safari Lodge

Calle tucan 500m a la izquierda del Diquis, 60501 Ojochal, Costa Rica

#3 of 23 hotels in Ojochal

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place to stay surrounded by nature. The concept of the tents is amazing! Very nice staying here

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The manager of the property, Oscar, was amazing. He did everything possible to make sure we had a pleasant stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    10
    Best stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a beautiful jungle living experience

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be better if the fan could be set to blow in only one direction

    This is like luxury camping, where the place is a mix between a tent and an apartment. We had a nice view of the mountains, which we enjoyed from our terrace with a hammock, and we cooked on the gas stove. It was so peaceful. My biggest fear was sleeping without air conditioning, but we slept well. The beds are comfortable, and the fan and fresh air were sufficient for good sleep.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Scenic

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were very accommodating and friendly! Great price for value. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    10/10 for el pulpo. Lovely couple who made us coffee when the electricity pole fell down and we were unable to use the communal facilities. It was quiet when we were there. Lots of restaurants nearby. Would recommend car access. Very hot shower, it was excellent. Tents were well kept, clean and equipped with a fan.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very nice tent with fan, little pool and very good outdoor kitchen lovely French family

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place beautiful people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Lovely place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    El Pulpo is a really nice place in nature with a lot of birds (tucans!) and monkeys around. The tents are very comfortable, spacious and modern. Loved the things they custom made, like the very handy closet. The area is very green and calm, but restaurants and the supermarket are still nearby. The owners are lovely and very helpful as well!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    Tent in jungle experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is relatively far from the main road, so without a car, you will have to make a bit of an effort

    The tent itself, which felt also very safe, in the middle of the forest, a cute swimming pool, good atmosphere, you hear a lot of jungle sounds like from birds, frogs, etc. We saw a Tucan and howler monkeys.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Very cosy tent and warm hosting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cute tent and confortable ! With great hosts !

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was an issue with the water pipe which has bursted somewhere in the area and was affecting everyone however it has been resolved relatively quickly.

    The tents are well designed and does not feel that you're in one since all the facilities such as kitchen, toilet and a shower are modern aswell as comfy bed which overall exceeded my expectation. Surrounded by nature and with a view to the mountain, morning coffee and chilling in the hammock was a bliss. The hosts were also very helpful and friendly. In general nice place to stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    10
    Immersive jungle experience with great hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just so you know - no hot shower water but didn’t bother me since so hot outside. And hosts offered to use theirs if desired. And we had a car at the time but if you don’t it isn’t convenient to walk to groceries or beach. At all.

    Immersive jungle experience. Being lulled to sleep and awakened by the sounds the jungle. Breakfast in the patio.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very peaceful. Comfortable tent cabin.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    8.0
    Tenting in the woods.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really enjoyed getting to know the proprietors of this property. They spent a lot of time and energy getting this set up. The sites are tents, but they are well built and kept the rain off of my head!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    9.0
    Great glamping at the Pacific Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Warm welcome, friendly & helpful staff, nice glamping area, equipped tent with shower & toilet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    10
    A lovely place to decompress with attentive staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When there were two occasions during my three-day stay, the water supply disappeared,( for undetermined periods of time), which affected my ability to cook, wash , do laundry.

    The staff were kind and flexible towards my needs as a guest. All of the shared facilities were clean and useful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff Nice tents in nature

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hosts are extremely helpful

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2023

    10
    Peaceful and calm with great host couple.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was great.

    Exceptional experience. Host went far and beyond to make me feel at home. Will be back soon :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2023

    8.0
    El Pulpo Safari Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The municipal gravel road leading to the Lodge was rough and difficult to navigate with a car. Initial signage for the Lodge was easy to miss. Would help if signs were more colorful with larger print.

    Friendly, accommodating hosts who spoke good English. The glam camping experience. Being close to nature. The quietness and the stars. The kitchenette had everything you needed to prepare basic meals. The tent was well designed with lots of shelving for storage. The ceiling fan on the porch was great. Given the heat, the cool water shower was a welcome respite, as was the pool. Laundry facilities on-site.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and settings are great, immersed in nature, you can the sounds of the forests at night. Close to hikes to waterfalls and to playa tortugas. The owners have also been very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Honestly I can't really think of anything we didn't like. We were only there overnight, but it was a beautiful stay in a beautiful area, and Cyrielle was very kind and helpful.

    El Pulpo is located in a very quiet, peaceful area. We were there over New Year's Eve, and yet we were still able to get a good night's sleep!

    Stayed in January 2023

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