Reviews of Bird Island Bungalows

- great location if you look for a standalone accommodation surrounding by tropical forests and having spectacular Caribbean beaches within walking distance - you can borrow a guitar/ukulele, board games or kayak for additional leisure options - the breakfast is nice and the bar/restaurant menu has great quality and reasonable prices for a place located in the jungle - quite a nice snorkeling / animal watching experience nearby: you can see various birds including a hummingbird right on the territory, some animals like sloths or monkeys beside the main road, tens of fish species and sometimes even sea turtles - absolutely amazing staff, truly welcoming and helping out with transfers / excursions

Damp can be a nasty problem if you stay for more than a couple of days. I realized too late that you need to open the door and windows more often for better air circulation, so my pillows and clothes got an unpleasant smell. Be mindful of that and drying your stuff. The internet connection can be unstable based on weather conditions as the property uses satellite internet access.

Fantastic location and lovely staff. Special thanks to Isabelle for some amazing yoga classes!

The property is remote which adds to its charm - but highly recommend renting a ATV for some flexibility to explore the island

Spectacular location by the ocean. Nice food

I had booked a drive from the hotel to the water taxi to navigate crossing the border to Costa Rica amidst protests and road blocks. The driver never showed up!!!!! I was furious. The shuttle service had been very clear 8:05 or they leave without you. Staff on site in the morning took exception to my anger which made me more angry. $90 a night for hotel for me is expensive! I expect quality service. It is completely unacceptable what happened. The onsite staff had also promised to put together some food for my trip. She had not even got out of bed let alone made any snacks as promised. A phone call the night before to the driver, to confirm probably would have helped!!! There were only four of us guests. The staff had plenty of time on their hands to accomplish that. It was just outrageous!!! No extra care taken. And the attitude was terrible. I was paying a lot for a hotel room and I would expect the ride to be waiting for me at designated time and breakfast packed as promised (breakfast was included in the price).Neither occurred. I was rushed by another driver to get there....extremely stressful. The attitude really sucked!!!!! I've never been that angry before in all my life. Any relaxation I had while staying completely tightened up with this lousy ending

Perfect location to spend time in nature. It was truly a unique experience and we would have loved to stay longer!

It was absolutely delicious

I couldn’t say enough good things about this property as well as staff. I have never felt so close to home despite being so far away. Each member made us feel seen, important and valued. We left feeling like we made friends for a lifetime, if not family. For us it’s not a matter of if we will come back it’s when. This place is special and you’re genuinely missing out by not stopping in.

Peaceful vibe. Great decor in rooms. Landscaping lush

Wonderful people, Gabi, Federico, and everyone else! Even though it is a hotel-like place, they made me feel very welcome. The nature is amazing. You must visit the lagoon beach. And I recommend to see the entire island as well. Starfish beach is nearby if you take the shuttle or motorcycle. P.S. a useful hint - you can rent a motorcycle and get to the bungalows, no one tried it before apparently, but it is not so bad. It will save you some money if you plan to see the island.

It is a bit pricey, European price standards. And there are no options to eat or drink anywhere else if you don't have your own transport (see my motorcycle suggestion). So that can be a bit limiting, and the reason why location and value I rated lower. Everything else was perfect.

We had an excellent time at Bird Island Bungalows. From the moment we arrived we were able to disconnect and just be present at this beautiful property. The staff were very attentive and friendly and always looking after us. The views are spectacular whether enjoying them from the deck, the pool or one of the two private beaches. Breakfast was well served and delicious. I'd highly recommend the granola. All in all we had a very relaxing time at Bird Island Bungalows and we sad to leave but we'll certainly be back some day soon!

The view and the vibe in the hotel was absolutely stunning.

The door from the room was a bit stuck and the mosquitoscreen was broken

This locale is not for everyone. You are in the jungle and off the grid 100%. The road to enter is a 20 min dirt road. That said we had a spectacular time. The location is so beautiful!! The staff are genuine, friendly and so helpful. The cabin we stayed in was beautiful a great view of the Oceqm and the Jungel around us. The staff were very helpful to arrange excursions. The pool delightful, the lookout a great vantage point. One reminder, maybe pack a light blanket. It can get cool at night and you have a one sheet and a single light throw in the room. We made due with our towels for extra layers. So happy we ventured to this true island paradise.

Please see notes above. Nothing really to dislike.

Amazing places with a lot of free services. You can see animals toucans, perrezosos. And the view is amazing so is the food !

Maybe it’s a bit expensive 5$ per person to go to Bocas del drago maybe it could be a fixed prices and we could share the total with other and the staff could arrange to group people if they want

The staff is fantastic, from the driver to the barkeeper and the receptionist all try to make the stay special. The remote location with the view straight to the wild ocean makes it a great place for a few peaceful days.

Incredible location. Nice room. Great barman ... Leo. Outstanding nearby beach. Lovely people

Room wasn't as clean as it might have been. Slightly inconsistent level of service

Secluded location by the sea. Food was good but limited options.

The cleaning of the room was inconsistent and sloppy. 2 days out of 7 the room was not cleaned at all. We stayed 7 nights and the restaurant menu was too limited for that stay. Sometimes we ran out of hot water in the shower. The drinking water was filtered rain water which made me sick. We were confused who were working at the hotel and who were guests as they did not have any branded clothing and were swimming at the pool etc.

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The bungalow I rented was newly constructed and had such a chemical smell that after an afternoon nap, my chest hurt I complained to the manager his response to me didn’t match the importance of the situation. I suggested I take a lesser bungalow rate to remove myself. I was still billed the rate of the higher accommodations. His concern for this issue was unappreciated. He was very polite and greeting at his job through the reception process. My other interaction with staff was very pleasant.

Amazing place and the view is breathtaking. Remind me of Ibiza overloking Es Vedra! Cocktails are good.l and stuff as well.

Location is a bit far and the road is bad but they organize a pick up. If you are adventurous as we are riding a scooter is okay but better atv!

This hotel is a little paradise. I really suggest to book here if you want a relaxing and/or romantic moment. I will surely back in future

Dinner at this hotel is not cheap, and there are no restaurants close by. Prices are in line with a mid-range hotel, but the portions are very small

It is perched on the edge of the jungle and over looks the most impressive view of the ocean and bird island! The property itself is so unique - the pool, the surroundings, the nirvana of trees, birds, trails and stretches of untouched beaches - unbelievable! The staff are so friendly and helpful and the chef is incredible!

There is literally nothing we did not like!

The pool was A+, the surrounding nature was stunning, the facilities were comfortable and relaxing.

Beaches were small, not swimable while we were there. Price to get to town was unreasonable.

Everything is taken care of and the staff are all friendly. We liked the healthy menu. The nature surrounding the spot is incredible.

No A/C