Kunken Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (48 reviews)
600 metros al este parada de bus alto San Juan Puntarenas, Osa, Sierpe , Puerto Jiménez , cr

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning ocean view
Friendly staff
Cons:
Expensive restaurant
Slow food service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.9
The staff was very endeavored and friendly.
Location
9.44
Beautiful spacious villa with stunning ocean view.
Room Quality
9.39
Beautiful spacious villa.
Amenities
8.92
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.88
Restaurant was disappointing and overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.43
The food was disappointing; slow service and low quality.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a pleasant stay with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 13:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation & Relaxation
Kunken Boutique Hotel & Spa in Puerto Jiménez offers a tranquil escape with an outdoor pool, lush garden, and serene shared lounge. The 4-star hotel boasts sea views and a terrace for unwinding, while the on-site restaurant and bar cater to your dining needs.

Modern Comforts & Convenience
Each room at Kunken Boutique Hotel & Spa is thoughtfully equipped with a coffee machine, private bathroom, and cozy amenities like free toiletries and a hairdryer. Enjoy the ultimate relaxation with plush bed linens and soft towels during your stay.

Exciting Activities & Exploration
Embark on thrilling adventures with activities like hiking, snorkeling, and canoeing available nearby. After a day of exploration, unwind on the beachfront and take in the breathtaking views.

To experience luxury, comfort, and adventure, book your stay at Kunken Boutique Hotel & Spa now.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 48 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 9.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Hanna couple de
9
Paradies mit Schönheitsfehlern
Pros:

Eine parkähnliche Anlage in geradezu paradiesischer Lage, direkt am Meer, eingebettet in den Urwald. Schmackhaftes Frühstück und Abendessen, sehr netter Service im Restaurantbereich.

Cons:

Wir hätten uns gewünscht, dass die Insektengitter dicht wären. Das Abendessen war überteuert, und es gab in der Umgebung keine Alternative.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple ch
7
Beau cadre mais rapport qualité/prix/service pas aligné
Pros:

Le cadre, le calme.

Cons:

Équipements quasi inexistants, peu entretenus, personnel sympathique mais sans aucune idée du service.

On vous dit que le petit déjeuner démarre à 6h, personne sur place avant 6:30, on vous demande au petit déjeuner si vous dînerez au restaurant le soir - sinon ils le ferment…

Au vu du prix, on s’attend à mieux!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Olivier couple ch
8
Pros:

L’endroit, le calme , le beau et grand jardin , la belle suite avec sa salle de bain ouverte sur l’extérieur.
Nous étions seul dans l’hôtel et on nous a préparer une très jolie table pour le soir .

Cons:

Pour ce standing d’hôtel , je pense que la chambre devrait être faite chaque jour .
Nous avons demandé 4 capsules supplémentaires pour la machine à café de la chambre , nous avons dû payer 11 dollars. Vu le prix de la chambre, je pense qu’ils auraient pu nous les offrir.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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HERMINIA family_with_children es
10
Impresionantemente BIEN
Pros:

Un lugar espectacular, todo es maravilloso y el personal increible

Cons:

El colchon un poco duro

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Kim partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful spacious villa. Natural air flow. Stunning ocean view.

2025-11-30 via Nuitee
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Marco couple de
7
Pros:

The view and the whole place is astonishing. We got delicious welcome drinks. The staff was very endeavored.

Cons:

The restaurant for this kind of „boutique“ hotel was very disappointing. It is ridiculously expensive for what you get. Also, it took the chef more than 30 minutes to prepare two pizzas (pizzas weren’t better than frozen one’s) as we were the only guest that night. We had a Caprese Salad as starters and we literally got two thin-sliced tomato pieces and three mini mozzarella balls for 15$ (!). The whole restaurant really needs to think everything through as also other guests were complaining.

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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Victor couple cr
7
El personal del hotel es muy amable y agradable! El servicio es muy bueno.
Pros:

Muy lindo y tranquilo lugar ☺️

Cons:

Bonita villa con una vista preciosa

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
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Belot couple fr
10
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
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JORDI family_with_children es
10
2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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John young couple us
8
Very good
2025-04-18 via Nuitee
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Frank young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-03-10 via Nuitee
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Marco young couple ch
8
Very good
2025-02-21 via Nuitee
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Constantinos young couple gb
8
Kunken Lodge was a very peaceful and lovely place to stay
Pros:

The cabin was spacious and clean, lovely big comfy bed, great views, lovely gardens and we loved the seclusion and being immersed in the sounds of nature. The staff were great and couldn’t do enough for us. The whole area and the Gulf was totally unspoilt.

Cons:

The property was close to the beach which unfortunately wasn’t a good beach for swimming but very quiet and nice to walk along and there is a good sized altho’ not very deep pool at Kunken.

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
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Megan young couple us
9
Delightful staff great food beautiful grounds
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and buildings

Cons:

A full spa would have been nice as they call themselves kunken resort and Spa

2025-02-18 via Nuitee
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Sally young couple gb
10
Totally relaxing
Pros:

It is so peaceful and beautiful and the staff are delightful. We saw so much wild life around the property and the dolphin watching tour was worth the money , so many dolphins and a glorious sunset.
The food was delicious and super healthy. We had the villa with the plunge pool which was worth the extra as its very hot in the day and this was the only cool water. The sea and main pool are very warm

Cons:

Its away on its own so it would be good to have a car(which we didn’t)

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
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Clarissa group it
9
Superb
Pros:

The view, private beach, relaxing atmosphere

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
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Pamela young couple us
1
Not a good one - and wouldn’t reimburse us
Pros:

The location and the view

Cons:

Hotel is poorly maintenance
No staff - maybe two people working there and not friendly
rooms are without curtains and only broken mosquito nets
Feels abandoned
Expensive for what it is
Website is not accurate
No hot water
Internet never worked

2025-01-07 via Nuitee
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Voutsina young couple gb
10
Unique, calming and beautiful!
Pros:

The location and atmosphere is very unique. We loved the small trail route stating from the hotel we were able to spot some animals. It was great to be able to swim and take the kayak out to explore more of the bay. Everyone working the was very friendly and caring. I would definitely recommend!

Cons:

As a lot of places in Costa Rica you need a 4x4 as the road coming in is unpaved and steep.

2024-12-21 via Nuitee
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Daniel young couple gb
10
A great place to take yourself off the grid and relax
Pros:

The property was absolutely beautiful, the sunrises make it worthwhile on their own. Great for birdwatching and just winding down. The staff are incredibly friendly and do their best to help whenever asked.
We stayed there at the end of our trip and wanted the chance to relax and just enjoy our surroundings and it delivered perfectly

2024-12-09 via Nuitee
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Allison young couple us
10
This hotel is excellent, perfect as a base for adventures and/or a relaxing lazy vacation in an idyllic setting.
Pros:

Immaculate property, beautiful view, right on the edge of the rainforest and the beach. The restaurant is excellent! All the food was fresh, creative, and well-prepared. The villas are spacious, extremely comfortable, pretty, and well-designed- no critters get in, and it is relatively cool at night despite no air con (there is a good fan). The villa had a mini-fridge which was helpful. We enjoyed top-notch birdwatching from our porch. The staff is great- the weather was unusually bad when we were here, and they went above and beyond to find tours for us to make the most of our stay.

2024-11-17 via Nuitee