Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife
Cons:
Lack of any food service on the property

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests mentioned the wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife as a positive aspect.
Service
5
Mixed reviews regarding lack of food service on the property.
Location
7.5
The setting in a forest with birds and wildlife was appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
5
No specific mention of room quality in the review.
Amenities
5
No specific mention of amenities in the review.
Value for Money
5
No specific mention of value for money in the review.
Food and Beverage
5
Disappointment with the lack of any food service on the property.
Overall Experience
6
Mixed reviews with a disappointment in lack of food service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 14:43

Property Description

Beach Bars and Relaxation
Unwind with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 beach bars, perfect for enjoying the tropical atmosphere.

Convenient Business and Event Facilities
Take advantage of the business center, express check-out, and event spaces including a conference center and meeting room.

Recreation and Shuttle Services
Enjoy amenities such as bicycle rentals, terrace, and garden views. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes it easy to access the surf and sand, enhancing your stay.

Book your stay at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat and experience convenience and relaxation at its finest.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from December 15 to April 15.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PJM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Events/parties allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 6
B
Betsy • partner
6
Pros:

Wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife. Our primary disappointment was the lack of any food service on the property.

2025-03-22 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Suited our needs
Pros:

We can’t comment a lot because we arrived late and left early for Corcovado. My Mom had an uneasy feeling about the place. The check in was easy and there was someone available to open the gate early when we left at 5am.

2025-01-04 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Great stay at Chosa Manglar
Pros:

Chosa el Manglar was the perfect spot for our brief visit to Puerto Jimenez. It is a short walk from the airport, has beautiful grounds, and is centrally located. The owners took great care of us, helping us out with some local logistics.

2024-12-28 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
A-1 place to relax
Pros:

Wonderful family establishment, speaks fluent English and Spanish

2024-12-24 • via Nuitee
B
Bryn
10
Perfect for our Family of Four
Pros:

Magnificent. Exactly the experience we were hoping for when we booked!

2024-03-16 • via Nuitee
J
Joy
10
laid back vacation
Pros:

Convenient - checked tide tables and walked to gulf to swim in the mornings. Then walked to lunch at many restaurants downtown, walked to grocery store, so nice to get out and enjoy the weather!! Took 2 tours, found the fish pond, sat bu fire, talked to other travelers and owner, sat out on our colorful front porch, laidback vacation

2024-02-27 • via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Close to runway
Pros:

Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise with fellow guests although there seemed to be a lot of people working on their laptops!

2024-02-21 • via Nuitee
K
Karen
6
Nice but has air conditioning issues.
Pros:

The grounds were lovely and the people were nice but the air conditioner went off in the middle of the night both nights we were there. We would wake up, hot and it was hard to sleep. It is very hot in Costa Rica in February. Both mornings we had to hunt down someone to turn it back on. They said it was the breaker switch but both times the rest of the electricity was on. It was uncomfortable and very annoying.

2023-02-13 • via Nuitee
A
Aliaksandr
6
Pros:

I stayed in cabin #9 with no WiFi. Every time I need internet, I should go to reception area. To eat, I should go to town. Did not see as much wildlife on property as I expected, based on reviews.

2022-01-26 • via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

I've been here twice in the last year. If you like nature, you will not find a better spot to stay. Family run and super friendly. Can't wait to go back !!

2022-01-08 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
4
Pros:

I don’t have words in order to describe it. Do not believe pictures, check yourself first before booking.

2021-02-26 • via Nuitee
J
J • family
6
Pros:

The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming! I’d say the atmosphere was the best part! Leaving a no so great review for a few reasons: The apartment was advertised to sleep 6, but there were no bed linens for the futons. There was plumbing issues. Not hot water (which isn’t a huge deal but if you’re paying 175$ a night it would be nice). And last, the coffee maker was molded out and generally all the dishes were not completely clean. To be clear, I think it is a great place, I was just very disappointed in what I got for the money.

2021-01-04 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler • partner
10
Pros:

We loved the setting. Nice little cabin in the jungle!

2019-02-19 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Good location good price, monkeys at grounds. Simple but great start for Corcovado adventure

2018-07-14 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Great Jungle Cabin
Pros:

We had an excellent stay at La Choza de Mangler. Nice cabin...beautiful jungle setting. Wildlife right at your door!

2018-03-01 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Nice place, jungle style, good service
Pros:

It's nice and quite, staff is cool, they only serve coffee in the morning but, there is a kitchen and refrigerator for guests also there is a pin pon table.

2018-02-16 • via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Macaw city
Pros:

The hotel grounds were awesome, monkeys and macaws everyday,even a toucan or two. The people were very good to me and helped where they could. Would happily go back.

2017-12-25 • via Nuitee
E
Edward
8
Beautiful hostel adjacent to Corcovado
Pros:

Beautiful hostel on the edge of Corcovado National Park in Puerto Jimenez. I loved hanging out in the covered courtyard. I was greeted on my arrival with several pairs of scarlet macaws in the trees. I loved hanging out in the beautiful covered courtyard area.

2017-04-24 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Wonderful and Relaxing
Pros:

I stayed three nights and look forward to returning. The grounds are lovely and brimming with nature's wonder. The kitchen facilities looked very good. Nice comfortable lobby. Good laundry service across the street.

2017-03-10 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Price...? Depends on your face... or on the staff
Pros:

First night we paid 80$ US to the young mens at the reception on December 3, 2016. The hotel was empty. We came back the night after and booked on the net and we paid 39,99$ US!! Do I trust the staff?

No hot water, and the door lock didn't worked the first night.

Rooms are really clean with air conditioning.

The place is magic, beautiful, many animals and birds.

Highly recommended you to book on the web.

2017-01-05 • via Nuitee