Reviews of Igloo Beach Lodge
igloo beach lodge. Primera entrada de la playa. calle principal, 60601 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe place was clean and modern, I loved the decor, and their pets around, a sweet dog called Nick and two cats. Very near the beach
The food available at night, we ordered a burrito and it was far from being a burrito, just meat, rice and cheese, no tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, avocado etc. Also the breakfast, so little, just a few options available, you can only have one choice, like one toast with egg and that’s it! If you want something more you have to pay, very meager breakfast, disappointing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and modern style of our place, as well as the decoration and, of course, the company of our beloved pets — Nick and the two cats are definitely part of the charm here! We're also glad our location near the beach added to your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the burrito and breakfast options are very important to us. We always strive to provide quality and value, and we understand how disappointing it can be when something falls short. Please know we are reviewing our menu and breakfast service to see where we can improve and better meet the needs of our guests. We appreciate your honest feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and offer you an even better experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness and modern style of our place, as well as the decoration and, of course, the company of our beloved pets — Nick and the tw… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, very funky & Instagrammable, nice pool, nice hot shower
Disgustingly overpriced, the world's most basic beds, super uncomfortable, bizarrely not enough window coverage so the piercingly bright floodlights beam into your room so it feels like daytime all the time. Terrible WiFi. No TV, due to no WiFi I guess. They even came to see and just shrugged. Miserable staff other than a nice guy. Undercooked breakfast served by miserable staff. Shockingly expensive food. We ordered a small plate of nachos and guacamole, plus a coke and it was $20!! All round, I would pay $50 for this in any other country. It's just not worth it. At all
hank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated our location, modern design, the pool, and the hot shower. We’re truly sorry to hear that several aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the beds, lighting, WiFi, and breakfast service are taken very seriously, and we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. We understand how frustrating this must have been and will address your concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. Regarding the pricing, we strive to offer a unique experience and use quality ingredients, but we understand your concerns and will review this as well. We appreciate your honest input — it helps us grow and improve. While we regret that your experience fell short, we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.
hank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated our location, modern design, the pool, and the hot shower. We’re truly sorry to hear that several aspects of your stay did not meet your expec… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood location
Weird acoustics in the igloos. Too many igloos to close to each other.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location. We appreciate your comments about the acoustics and spacing of the igloos — we'll definitely take this into consideration as we work to improve the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location. We appreciate your comments about the acoustics and spacing of the igloos — we'll definitely take this into consideration as we work to improve the overall experience… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCleanliness - garden, beds are comfortable
Echoes of our own voice in the room was not nice, there is no private beach and you must pay for the sun beds and umbrella to the beach guys. Portion of breakfasts are really small and restaurant prices are expensive.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found our gardens well-maintained and the beds comfortable, as we strive to provide a relaxing and pleasant environment for all our guests. We also truly value your constructive comments. We regret to hear that the room acoustics affected your comfort, and we understand how important peace and privacy are during your stay. While we do not have a private beach, we appreciate your note regarding the beach services, and we will continue working with local providers to ensure clear communication about external charges. Regarding breakfast and restaurant pricing, we are sorry to hear that the portions did not meet your expectations. Your feedback will be shared with our culinary team as we constantly evaluate how to improve both the quality and value of our offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an improved experience.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found our gardens well-maintained and the beds comfortable, as we strive to provide a relaxing and pleasant environment for all our guests. We also truly… Show more
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Close to the beach
Hubieron problemas con el baño debido a las fuerte lluvia
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our great location close to the beach. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the bathroom during the heavy rains. We’re already working on improvements to prevent this from happening again. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon!
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our great location close to the beach. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the bathroom during the heavy rains. We’re already working on improvements to prevent thi… Show more
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect! Everything is close and just a few steps from the beach. Igloo Beach Lodge has a great vibe, unique rooms, and friendly staff.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location — being just steps from the beach really is special. We're also so happy you appreciated the unique vibe of Igloo Beach Lodge, the rooms, and especially our friendly team. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location — being just steps from the beach really is special. We're also so happy you appreciated the unique vibe of Igloo Beach Lodge, the rooms, and e… Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous little hotel . Spotlessly clean . One of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever had in a hotel . We booked last minute and were a little concerned the place seemed gimmicky . However , it was great . Near beach . Lovely staff . Quiet . Nice pool and vibe
We got ripped off in restaurant . Paid $150 for a small quick evening meal . 2 kids 2 adults . 3 drinks between the adults . Was nowhere else to eat , didn’t quite realise how expensive it was until we ate elsewhere and compared .
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay — especially the comfort of the bed, the cleanliness, and the peaceful atmosphere. It's wonderful to know that our staff and location near the beach made a positive impression on you. We're very sorry to hear about your experience at the restaurant. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel that the value didn't match the cost, especially when traveling with family. Your feedback is extremely valuable, and we will be reviewing the pricing and communication around menu items to ensure clarity for all our guests moving forward. We truly appreciate your kind words about the hotel itself, and we hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back in the future — with an even better overall experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay — especially the comfort of the bed, the cleanliness, and the peaceful atmosphere. It's wonderful to know that… Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great, close to the beach. There are lots of restaurants around.
I found it too pricey
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed our location near the beach and all the great dining options around. We understand your concerns about the pricing and truly appreciate the feedback. We’re always working to make sure our guests feel they’re getting great value. Hope to see you again soon!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're really happy to hear you enjoyed our location near the beach and all the great dining options around. We understand your concerns about the pricing and truly appreciate the feedback. We’re alwa… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEasy to walk to the beach. Hotel is right on the main road, but was quiet. Very clean, interesting property. We walked to Manuel Antonio National Park, 2 KM. Very comfortable beds. Acoustics in room were cool.
Not the best dinner that we had, it was okay, but not great. Note, we are limited by diet restrictions/preferences.
We're happy to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, clean and unique property, and especially the comfortable beds—great rest is so important after a day of exploring Manuel Antonio! We're also glad the room acoustics added a fun touch to your stay. We appreciate your feedback about dinner and completely understand that dietary preferences can shape the experience. We're always looking to improve and would love to learn more about how we can better cater to different dietary needs in the future. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
We're happy to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, clean and unique property, and especially the comfortable beds—great rest is so important after a day of exploring Manuel Antonio! We're also glad the room acoustics added a f… Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location! Great staff! Clean rooms and very comfortable! Would stay again for sure and would recommend to anyone! The breakfast was also fantastic!
Nothing!
Wow—thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, from our convenient location and friendly staff to the clean, comfortable rooms and fantastic breakfast. It truly means a lot to us that you'd stay again and recommend us to others—that's the highest compliment we can receive.
Wow—thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, from our convenient location and friendly staff to the clean, comfortable rooms and fantastic breakfast. It truly means a lot to us that you'd stay … Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful lodge, great service, lovely restaurant, swimming pool, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, places to hang out. Really great stay
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and all the relaxing spaces around the lodge. It’s wonderful to hear that our team, restaurant, and pool helped make your visit a great one. We truly enjoyed having you and hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable stay!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and all the relaxing spaces around the lodge. It’s wonderful to hear that our team, restaurant, and… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, 2 min walk to the beach, pool area was nicely decorated, beds were comfortable. The breakfast was good.
The Igloos have a lot of echo inside, they intensify even the lowest sound. Maybe some wall decor can help with the noise.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, cozy beds, and the relaxing pool area—and that breakfast hit the spot! 😊 We appreciate your comment about the acoustics in the Igloos. You're absolutely right—sound can carry in those spaces. We're currently exploring ways to reduce the echo, and your suggestion about adding more wall decor is a great one. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, cozy beds, and the relaxing pool area—and that breakfast hit the spot! 😊 We appreciate your comment about the acoustics in the Iglo… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDelicios breakfast, very nice pool and literally a few minutes walking to the beach
Thanks again for staying with us—we hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon!
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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