Casa Merlin Yoga & Welness Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (877 reviews)
Playa Chiquita, contiguo al ex-hotel Punta Cocles, Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, Limon , Puerto Viejo , CR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Very helpful staff
Good breakfast
Beautiful nature surroundings
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues
Plumbing problems
Request for better room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
There were severe drainage and plumbing problems causing a horrible odor and a lack of cleanliness.
Service
9.3
Very helpful staff, although some issues were reported with maintenance response.
Location
9.34
Great location near the beach and surrounded by nature.
Room Quality
8.29
Rooms were adequate, but some guests mentioned issues that could affect comfort.
Amenities
8.82
Nice amenities like breakfast, free coffee, and pool access were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.78
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Good breakfast and snacks were highlighted positively.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a good stay, despite cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:27

Property Description

Tropical Paradise Retreat

Luxurious Accommodations: Experience hand-carved bed frames and a furnished terrace overlooking a lush tropical garden in every room. Enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, and a safety deposit box.

Relaxing Atmosphere: Unwind in hammocks on the wrap-around porch and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the forest surroundings. Take in the sights and sounds of exotic flora and fauna, including butterflies, birds, sloths, and toucans.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby Playa Chiquita beach just 250 meters away and attractions like the Jaguar sanctuary and Punta Uva beach. With free WiFi, parking, and a tour desk, your stay at Merlin is sure to be seamless and memorable.

Book your stay at Merlin today for an unforgettable tropical getaway!

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 877 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Espinoza • extended_group • cr
7
Relax
Pros:

La vegetación y tranquilidad

Cons:

El Internet inestable y falta de agua por ratos

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • cr
5
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • couple • cr
7
Bien, tranquilo y relajado
Pros:

El lugar es muy tranquilo, apenas para ir a descansar

Cons:

Siento que necesita más mantenimiento

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gamboa Mora • couple • cr
8
Pros:

Excelente lugar.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
7
An enjoyable and simple stay.
Pros:

Quaint, simple and straightforward. We had a two bedroom house which was perfect for mother and adult son. Price was good.
The breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

It felt a little bit tired, it needed a little bit of love, the grounds, albeit rainforest and natural could have benefited from some maintenance and tidying ie stones edging walkways displaced, a lot of dead foliage.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ciganda Gonzalez • couple • uy
10
Soñada.
Pros:

Excelente servicio!.las anfitrionas y el personal fueron muy amables y siempre atentos a nuestras necesidades. 100% recomendable!!.volveremos.

Cons:

Todo fue excelente!.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ericka25 • couple • cr
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • cl
7
Pros:

El desayuno , varias opciones para elegir y todo muy fresco.

Cons:

Estaba muy alejado del centro de la ciudad y de las playas principales .

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • extended_group • cr
10
Satisfecha
Pros:

Las casas, limpias amplias están en un espacio adecuado una de la otra, para nosotros que éramos 4 familias quedo genial, todo el equipo en buen estado

Cons:

Todo me gusta

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Anika • family_with_children • cr
7
Pros:

La ubicación, un lugar tranquilo y seguro

Cons:

La habitación que nos tocó, el segundo piso era muy caliente, no tenía cortinas por lo que el sol antes de las 7am pegaba justo en la cara por la ubicación de la cama.
Poco espacio en la cocina para prepara alimentos y guardar comida.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Marco Fallas • couple • cr
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Patrícia • couple • cr
9
Un gran lugar para descansar .
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación y muy limpio.

Cons:

Una confusión con el desayuno no estaba claro al reservar , y solo aplicaba para habitaciones , éramos un grupo de 8 , algunos se quedaron en el bungalow y otros en habitación para 2 , solo incluía el desayuno para la habitación y al reservar según la info creí que aplicaba para todos.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Concepción • solo_traveller • es
9
Genial
Pros:

Una habitación amplia y cómoda
Piscina, parking y buen desayuno

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrícia • extended_group • cr
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • us
8
Had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend it for puerto viejo
Pros:

I really loved the staff and the friendliness of everyone. Everyone was so sweet and helpful. Mainly everyone speaks Spanish, I’m not fluent in Spanish just yet but I was still able to communicate well with everyone. The staff and the location of the retreat was definitely the best part about this place for me.

Cons:

I thought the bathroom was bigger but it turned out to be really small and the WiFi was free and there but it was unstable. Strong in some areas and I would lose signal in other areas on the property. The walls were pretty thin too so if you have noisy neighbors amoungst you, you can hear everything which is annoying at times. I also wish they had some sort of light by the pool so you’re able to go at night. But overall my stay was great.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dylan Fabian • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La ubicación es demasiado buena

Cons:

El WiFi no llegaba a la habitación.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Yariela • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic. The are was tranquil and we would definitely will be back as we had a lovely stay

Cons:

The WiFi was terrible

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Raul6borja • solo_traveller • es
8
Muy recomendable.
Pros:

Todo. Desayuno rico y personal muy amable.
Entorno inmejorable. Muy recomendable.

Cons:

Se escucha todo de las otras habitaciones.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alexis Mata • solo_traveller • cr
9
Naturaleza viva y cautivante.
Pros:

La naturaleza que rodea al hotel y el desayuno.

Cons:

Las lajas de la acera se tornan resbaladizas cuando llueve y deben poner más piedra cuarta en el pasaje que va hacia el restaurante, pues se crea un charco cuando llueve fuerte.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mauricio Máo lǐ xī ō • extended_group • cr
7
Si no hay mas pues si.
Pros:

No me gustó q las sábanas olían a a.humedad

Cons:

Las sabanas por lo menos deberían de poner unas recién lavadas yq no huelan a humedad

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee