spirit of jungle lodge

Hotels
8.8 (155 reviews)
400 metros Norte Playa Buenavista , Sámara , cr

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful lodge
Amazing food
Wonderful staff
Cons:
Limited food options nearby
Distance from town

Categories

Cleanliness
9.01
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.48
Rainer and his staff were all wonderful.
Location
8.02
It was further away from Samara than expected.
Room Quality
8.97
The lodge is absolutely gorgeous!
Amenities
8.5
The in-room cooking amenities were super useful.
Value for Money
8.46
The quality was awesome and so appreciated.
Food and Beverage
9.01
The food was incredible.
Overall Experience
8.98
A very special place to stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 16:41

Property Description

Luxurious Lodging in Nature's Embrace

Serene Accommodations: Each room at Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature features air conditioning, a terrace, and a private bathroom for your comfort.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in organic Costa Rican cuisine at the on-site restaurant, offering a delectable array of seafood and meat dishes. Quench your thirst with tropical cocktails and beer at the bar.

Adventure Awaits: Immerse yourself in nature with activities like horse riding, cycling, and hiking. Explore coffee plantations, visit a crocodile farm, or embark on a boat tour for dolphin watching.

Book now to elevate your vacation experience at Paraiso Cocodrilo lodge - spirit of nature.

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 14 years old stay for US$30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 15 years old and over stay for US$59 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Inès • couple • fr
7
Beautiful garden and kind staff, but outdated rooms.
Pros:

The garden and pool are very pleasant and well maintained. The waitresses are especially kind and attentive - many thanks to Evelyn for her kindness.

Cons:

There is a huge gap between the outdoor areas (garden and pool), which are beautiful and peaceful, and the rooms, which are old and clearly outdated. The restaurant is good but very basic, and the rooms would benefit from renovation.

The Booking listing is somewhat misleading: the hotel is described as beachfront, but it takes about a 15-minute walk to reach the beach. In addition, the stated distance of 4 km from Sámara actually corresponds to around a 35-minute drive.

We also found the attitude of the older owner disappointing. Whatever feedback we shared, he laughed and didn’t seem to care. For example, we told him that our shower was not adequate, so we did not use it and ended up showering by the pool instead.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • nl
8
Prima verblijf met een gemoedelijke sfeer
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

De tuin alle vogele geluiden. De brulapen. De natuur.

Cons:

Slecht geslapen bed super hard, 🐜 die in overvloed op de kamer aanwezigwaren, hoort natuurlijk ook wel bij de jungle. Onze kamer was groot zat keukentje voldoende keukengerei aanwezig maar er was maar 1 stoel en geen tafel om aan te zitten. Buiten stond een tafel maar die werd gebruikt om de vogels te voeren...

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • at
10
Top
Pros:

Perfekt

Cons:

Alles super

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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charlotte • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait : le lieu absolument magnifique, au calme, les animaux que l’on peut observer directement dans le jardin (iguane, singe, toucan, oiseaux) et l’appartement était parfait

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Cédric DURUZ • couple • fr
10
Magnifique! un havre de paix loin de tout
Pros:

L'établissement, les chambres, le jardin, la piscine sont magnifiques. Un vrai havre de paix. On a envie d'y rester toute la journée. A 10 minutes à pieds d'un immense plage de plusieurs kilomètres, Buena Vista, totalement déserte et vierge de toute habitation ou infrastructure. Bon restaurant aussi sur place dans l'hôtel.

Cons:

25 minutes de piste en voiture pour accéder à l'hôtel et situé à 35 minutes en voiture de la station balnéaire de Samara (c'est le prix à payer pour ce dépaysement total)

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • extended_group • cr
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Michal • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

Manager obiektu Rysiek Terlecki pseudonim Pies. Cisza i spokój. Ogród hamaki basen...

Cons:

Brak.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • us
7
The back end of the universe
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

The worst road to arrive at hotel. Six miles of dusty, pot hole infested "road". A high ground clearence vehicle is a must. The dust covers everything.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Rahel • couple • ch
10
Wär es ruhig und gemütlich mag ist genau Richtig hier . Er ist ein kleines Paradies in der Natur .
Pros:

Sie wurde im laufe der letzten 30 Jahre aufgebaut in mitten der Natur . 10 min Spaziergang zu einem unberührtem wunderschönen dunklen Sandstrand.Das Essen war sehr gut und ökologisch.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Melisa • couple • cr
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • th
10
Pros:

Beautiful well-kept grounds. Walking distance to a quiet beach. A great, quiet break from the hustle of Playa Guiones. Great wildlife viewing.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • nl
10
prachtige lodge met fantastische tuin en zwembad
Pros:

prachtig terrein midden in de natuur met veel vogels en ook apen. het zwembad is groot en er zijngenoeg ligbedden. het meubilair is erg stijlvol en mooi.

Cons:

wij vonden alles fijn, maar de lodge ligt wel wat verder van het dorpje samara dan we dachten. je hebt eigen vervoer nodig of moet een taxi bestellen als je daar naartoe zou willen.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Therese • extended_group • ch
10
Pura Vida.
Pros:

Sehr feines Essen, sehr schöne Anlage und Umgebung, gutes Internet, nettes Personal, sehr schöne Tierwelt, Meer zu Fuss schnell erreichbar. Der sehr sympathische Inhaber Rainer bereicherte unseren Aufenthalt. Kommen gerne wieder.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Livia • couple • ch
6
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Monique • couple • fr
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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dieter • couple • de
10
(Fast) Alles perfekt, bis auf..(vgl. weitere Kritik)
Pros:

Gartenanlage, Pool, Restaurant, Essen, hilfsbereiter deutscher Chef

Cons:

Gelegentlich jedoch nur schwer zu ertragende und unangebrachte ( sowohl politische als auch persönliche) Äußerungen des Chefs.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyne • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le cadre
Le parc ,son calme,sa végétation, ses toucans,singes...
La situation
La restauration
Le personnel agréable
Les attentions de Rainer

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Esteban • couple • cr
8
Relajación y alejado
Pros:

lugar

Cons:

El camino

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee