Reviews of Ocean View Lodge
250 metros suroeste de la estación de policía de Cahuita., 70403 Cahuita, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI loved the location. I was a 2 minute drive from my sister that I was visiting. I loved the location. Literally, everything in Cahuita was in walking distance. I loved the ocean view and how close other beaches were. The breakfast was spectacular. I love how the staff helped me with my understanding of Spanish. I liked the staff kindness. Did I say I liked the breakfast. Lol 😆 I liked that I could get my laundry done.
I had to leave.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much. 😊 It was a pleasure to help you with your Spanish and make you feel welcome. We hope you had a wonderful time with your sister and that you will come back to visit us soon. You will always be welcome at Ocean View!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much. 😊 It was a pleasure to help you with your Spanish and make you feel welcome. We hope you had a wonderful time with your sister and that y… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSound of ocean close to town and park
Post states beachfront and there is no beach ….big disappointment. Then also states bar and there is no bar so had to go off property
Hello, Dana. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We regret that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that, although direct access to the beach is not right in front of our property, we do have a direct ocean view from the back, specifically from the garden, where you can enjoy the sound of the ocean. Regarding the bar, we do have one, but it was not operating at the time of your visit. However, it is usually available on weekends. We greatly appreciate your comments and hope to offer you a better experience on your next visit.
Hello, Dana. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We regret that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that, although direct access to the beach is not right in front of our property, w… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is excellent
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Hi, Douglas. Thank you very much for your comment, it makes us very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay to the fullest. We hope to welcome you again. Best regards,
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe view to the Ocean,
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Hello, dear Elizabeth, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly pleased to know that your experience at our lodging was enjoyable. Comments like yours motivate us to continue providing high-quality service. We remain at your disposal and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards.
Hello, dear Elizabeth, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly pleased to know that your experience at our lodging was enjoyable. Comments like yours motivate us to continue providing high-quality s… Show more
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStaff was extremely nice.
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Hello Bruen, Thank you so much for your review, For us is very important to know your opinon about your stay, we are glad you enjoyed in this place, We hope you can visit us again, Best regards!
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation close to Cahuita and restaurants. Very clean. Nice garden and view to the ocean. Pool was cleaned every day.
Rooms are sterile and not possible to swim due to corals. Mixed staff, some very friendly, others not so motivated. No hair dryer to borrow from reception. No restaurant or bar service. You can have something delivered. Did not really feel like a hotel. More like a serviced apartment. Air conditioning made an intermittent noise every 4-5 seconds. Not possible to sleep without earplugs.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our location, the cleanliness, the beautiful garden, ocean view, and the daily pool maintenance. We apologize for the issues you mentioned, including the room experience, air conditioning noise, and lack of hairdryers and restaurant/bar service. We are working on improving these areas to provide a more comfortable stay for our guests. We appreciate your suggestions and hope to welcome you back for a more pleasant experience in the future.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed our location, the cleanliness, the beautiful garden, ocean view, and the daily pool maintenance. We apologize for the issues you mentioned, including the room experience, air … Show more
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and all people work there are helpful.
I had a great stay at this hotel, but there are a few things that could be improved for a better experience. In the suite with the private ocean view, the area has a thin curtain over the glass window, which doesn’t provide enough privacy since the property is right on the street. A thicker blackout curtain is definitely needed in that area. Additionally, all the lights in the bedroom were white, which didn’t create a warm or cozy atmosphere. While the bedroom itself was excellent, I ended up purchasing a warm lightbulb for one of the lamps to make it feel more inviting. There were also two lamps in the room that required batteries, but no one informed me of this, so I had to ask for assistance. Aside from these minor inconveniences, the hotel was great overall. A few small adjustments could make the stay even more comfortable.
Hi Karen! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It's very important for us to hear our guests' opinions so we can improve every day. We'll take every aspect into account to improve our guests' stay and make them feel more comfortable. Thank you very much, best regards!
Hi Karen! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. It's very important for us to hear our guests' opinions so we can improve every day. We'll take every aspect into account to improve our guests' stay and make them… Show more
Reviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice view of ocean. Front and back doors to room with porch and chairs. Walkable to town. Parking off site but seemed secure.
No water the morning of check out. Unable to shower, use toilets or fill out water bottles. Staff made no effort to help. They said they could sell us a bottle of water. For the price of the room maybe they could have given us each a bottle of water!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret the water supply issues during your stay. Please note that the water service is managed by the National Institute, and in our coastal area, which is affected by drought, interruptions can sometimes occur. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your feedback. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We deeply regret the water supply issues during your stay. Please note that the water service is managed by the National Institute, and in our coastal area, which is affected by drought, interruptions … Show more
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation and views were top notch. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, with a few different options.
Hello Sara! Thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our customers. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in our facilities and the beautiful view we offer you, we love to hear that breakfast has been to your liking, we also thank you for choosing us as your place of accommodation in Cahuita. We hope you can visit us again. Best regards!
Hello Sara! Thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our customers. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in our facilities and the beautiful view we offer you, we love to hear … Show more
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe real view of the ocean!
Nincs ilyen!
Hello Péter! Thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our customers. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our facility and are grateful that you chose us to be your accommodation in Cahuita. We hope you can visit us again. Best regards!
Hello Péter! Thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our customers. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our facility and are grateful that you chose us to be your accommod… Show more
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe had room 13, one of the two larger rooms above the breakfast area. The room was spotlessly clean, people are sweeping all the time. It's very pleasant to sit on the back balcony and listen to the ocean while reading a book or having a cocktail. It's an easy walk to town. There's a very good restaurant across the street and a little shack 100 meters down the road serves the BEST coffee in Costa Rica. The staff is responsive and friendly. When the hotel occupancy is low, the excellent breakfast is made to order; when there are more guests, it's a buffet, not nearly as good. This is the best place to stay in Cahuita.
Our unit had a kitchen. We quickly learned that we had to keep all food in the refrigerator if we didn't want to get invaded by ants (this is rural Costa Rica, after all), but once we did that we were good. There is a gigantic bath tub in the living/bedroom area. This was a total waste of space, a couple of comfortable chairs or a little sofa and a small table would be much more useful. The drains in the kitchen and bathroom do not have U-bends, so sewer gas can come up into the room. We kept the bathroom door closed and kept the stopper in the kitchen sink and these actions kept the place livable.
Hi, Maria! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful ocean view. However, we are deeply sorry that your stay was not as pleasant as we had hoped. We value your observations and will take them into account to continue improving. We are committed to providing a unique and enjoyable experience for each of our guests, and your feedback provides us with a valuable opportunity to grow and refine our services. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future, and we are confident that on your next visit you will be able to enjoy an even more comfortable and memorable stay. Receive our warmest greetings, Ocean View Lodge
Hi, Maria! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed our beautiful ocean view. However, we are deeply sorry that your stay was not as pleasant as we had hoped. W… Show more
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely sea views from the terrace, the pool is clean, close to all the restaurants and a short walk to the national park.
My bed had no reading light, no window on the sea side.
Hello Liina! Thank you so much for your review, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! For us is very important to know your opinion to improve every day. Thank you!
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation is great, on the sea and close to town. Very nice staff.
There were no glasses or cups in the room. The bath tub was 1/2 regular size. Not enough towels in the room.
Hello Brian! Thank you so much for your review, for us is very important to know your opinion to improve every day! We hope you can visit us again! Best regards.
Reviewed: 11 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewAll together great option for a vaction in the costarican caribean.
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Hello Myron, thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our clients in order to improve every day. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you can visit us soon. Best regards!
Hello Myron, thank you very much for your comment. It is very important for us to know the opinion of our clients in order to improve every day. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope you can visit us soon. Be… Show more
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewFrom our point of arrival we were greeted like family and treated as such throughout the entire stay. The staff was very helpful to us especially my mom they always made sure she had everything she needed to make her stay fit for a Queen . Among the beautiful views and scenery , my mom found the daughter she never had. Lilly , was the most amazing Hostess. Thank you so much for making my mom's first trip to Cahuita Costa Rica as wonderful as you are ! We will be back next year with even more family. Pura Vida !!!
The only thing we didn't like was having to leave so soon. Looking forward to our next time there.
Hello Willie, thank you for your review. Your opinion is very important to us, it helps us improve our service and we will take it into account. We are very happy to know that you and your mother enjoyed your stay at the hotel and the beautiful town of Cahuita and its surroundings. Thank you very much and of course we look forward to seeing you here when you wish to make your second visit to Ocean View Lodge.
Hello Willie, thank you for your review. Your opinion is very important to us, it helps us improve our service and we will take it into account. We are very happy to know that you and your mother enjoyed your stay at the hotel and the beaut… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe location was great right by the sea. Breakfast was okay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and rooms really clean.
Hello Antony! Thank you very much for your comment, for us it is very important to know the opinion of our clients. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure for us to meet you. We hope you can visit us soon. Greetings, Ocean View Lodge.
Hello Antony! Thank you very much for your comment, for us it is very important to know the opinion of our clients. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure for us to meet you. We hope you can visit us… Show more
Reviewed: 25 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLovely location, and great ambiance.
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Hello Tod! Thank you very much for your comment, for us it is very important to know the opinion of our clients. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure for us to meet you. We hope you can visit us soon. Greetings, Ocean View Lodge.
Hello Tod! Thank you very much for your comment, for us it is very important to know the opinion of our clients. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! It was a pleasure for us to meet you. We hope you can visit us so… Show more