Nothing :)

We had a fantastic time here. The place is peaceful and so beautiful! We were in the chalet “experiencia” where it feels like you’re sleeping in the forest but you’re protected inside (lot of monkeys in the forest 😍)! Best breakfast we had in a long time! Everything is homemade, organic, healthy and also it varies each morning. Betty and Jessica are the best, it was a 5star service, they are extremely helpful and nice. They offer multiple services: laundry, massages, guide, a cook that comes over prepare your dinner, etc. We asked to have dinner there, a very kind lady came over and cooked a fantastic dinner. It is very well located not even 5min from Cahuita. Thank you Betty and Jessica, for sure we will come back.

Stayed in August 2025

Ana the owner is lovely! Very attentive! The recommendation for guided tours was excellent

Stayed in August 2025

A few more salty options for breakfast would be nice:) and maybe a WhatsApp contact to communicate after 6 pm (just in case of an emergency). But these are minor things in what was one of the best memories of my time in Costa Rica.

It is a paradise in the middle of pristine forest. It is an experience like no other. It is easy to go to town and return with Uber. What a special place! So so beautiful. And the cats are just adorable.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Awesome place! Truly magical! And we saw howler monkeys on our last day!

Stayed in June 2025

breakfast could start earlier.

Wonderful immersion in nature! We could monkeys from our bedroom window, frog eggs hatching near the pool. It felt like sleeping in the jungle - I would book again in a heartbeat! very close to Cahuita, good breakfast and flexibility from the hosts.

Stayed in April 2025

I would only complain about the pillows, they weren't the best quality but everything else was amazing.

Loved the concept, the natural pool and it was very relaxing ! The staff was great and Gustavo was extremely kind.

Stayed in April 2025

Very nice place and setting, outstanding pool. All prefectly clean. Breakfast acceptable.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Breakfast was really good Bungalow was perfect and private

Stayed in February 2025

The bed linen was a bit dirty (stained). The journey to the accommodation is a bit challenging (which makes sense since it is located in the middle of the jungle).

Very nice place in the jungle! Super nice staff and owner! Good breakfast included.

Stayed in January 2025

All part of the jungle experience and not in their control but be prepared for everything to feel damp!

Being located in the jungle, the aspect and the amazing sounds of the animals. The swimming pool was beautiful.

Stayed in January 2025

The shower was a bit hit and miss, just took a while to warm up.

Stunning location and accommodation was beautifully designed and very comfortable. The view was unbelievable. My gluten free diet was understood and our breakfasts were delicious.

Stayed in January 2025

There are many things to love about La Shamana Ecolodge: The natural surroundings are beautiful and quiet with the execption of the birds and howler monkeys. The buildings are also beautiful both in their construction and decor... I loved the colors and fabrics used in the room we had! Breakfest was delicious and varied each morning. The night walk was exceptional with a very knowledgeable (especially about frogs and snakes that won me over to reptiles) and all the staff were attentive and helpful. Overall, this is a place to relax and be in nature. There is a small pond with a few long chairs, but not for swimming. It is accessible most easily with a 4x4 vehicle... close to Cahuita.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing - made Cahuita the best stay of my Costa Rica tour!

This is a correction of an earlier review, which for some reason picked up my unfavourable review of another establishment PLEASE ignore the previous one, which hopefully will have dropped off. I stayed three nights. The Ecolodge is about 2 miles outside Cahuita, the last half mile unpaved. You can get there with 2WD but may be more comfortable with 4WD, if only for clearance. The Ecolodge consists of a central reception/breakfast/dining room, with numerous nearby cabins. Although conveniently close to Cahuita, it is elevated and truly in the depths of the rain-forest, supplemented by careful planting to generate a delightful, colourful surround. The view from my balcony was idyllic, and the sound of the howler monkeys when they passed unforgettable; as was lying in bed listening to a tropical thunderstorm. The spring-fed natural swimming pool is a delight, especialy after a sweaty day exploring Cahuita. It is a lodge, not a hotel, so there is no restaurant. Breakfast is delicious, and cooked hot on an individual basis; and dinner is available if you warn them in the morning or the night before. Staff attend as required, but the owner/manager lives on site and is always available (via WhatApp if she is in town). They were very helpful, arranging massages and an excellent English-speaking and knowledgable guide. The room itself was clean and spacious, with a good shower.

Stayed in October 2024

Big and comfortable, very nice and modern. Remote and quiet but not far from Cahuita. Surrounded by jungle & wildlife like howler monkeys, tukan, colibri, ..

Stayed in November 2024

Cool stylish ecofriendly

Stayed in September 2024

Good in every aspect

Everything was pretty good nothing to complain about

Stayed in September 2024

I didnt find anything not to like

The breakfast was great. The owner/sister also cooked me a great dinner..IWas impressed. I was the only one there for dinner and we had a great conversation ..i had owned a hotel in a special place and was fascinated that she ran this place..you gotta go to understand

Stayed in September 2024

Room with the view, friendly staff

Stayed in July 2024

Mosquitos everywhere, to no fault of the property or guide. Just bring repellent. It worked well for us!

Everything was great! We were in the heart of the jungle. We woke up to the sound of Howler monkeys and lots of birds. We saw several animals before even leaving the hotel to visit the national park! Anna was the best hostess and the food was phenomenal! We had a guide name Fofo (Rodolfo Martin) who was the best guide ever! He gave us a tour of the facilities, Cahuita National Park, and San Jose for a very reasonable price. Honestly, I believe we got way more than what we paid for! Ask Anna about him because you wont regret it if you book with him! He spotted animals that even other passing guides didnt notice until he pointed them out. He does kayaking tours as well. The combination of Anna with Fofo as a guide will make you have one of the most memorable trips ever!

Stayed in July 2024

I expressed what I had to say to the host. It was Nice staying in La Shamana. If we ever go back to Costa Rica, we will definitely go back to La Shamana

It was realy Nice staying in La Shamana. Near by Cahuita and about 15km near Puerto Viejo, you are realy in nature, in the morning you wake up whit the noice off the monkeys.... Just awesom... Thanks to the host For the care... Good Luck for the future...

Stayed in May 2024

The ecological Concept of the Lounge meets leisure traveller‘s needs! While a little hard to reach (but not problematic with a car), the Location with the surrounding nature is stunning once you arrive. We stayed in one of the Four rooms in the „Main“ Building (two Single beds) and it was really nice with all the views and sounds. The interior is nicely & convinient designed. You Need to go without Air Condition, still there is a ventilator & the opportunity to Open the Main Windows (still being protected from the majority of bugs through nets before the windows). The beds are cozy, as is the bathroom. Additionally, there is a very good breakfast, with variations over the days (we stayed three Nights). Cahuita & the National Park are by car reachable in under 10 minutes. All Staff were very Kind and helpful. The Lodge has Great Internet connectivity; Hot Water is depending on the solar activities; Additionally there can be Limited Electric Power. All this is desribed transparently in the accomodations Description. In our case, we Never experienced Issues with electricity and/or Hot Water. I can recommend this lodge & would return any time! We had great days there!

Stayed in March 2024

Breakfast excellent. Room good and very clean. Need a car to access.

Stayed in March 2024

Jungle is best. Good breakfast. Nice stuff.

Stayed in March 2024

Had issues with communication and payment - but hopefully it was resolved

I loved the location and being in the Jungle

Stayed in March 2024