Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (97 reviews)
Isla Jesusita Puntarenas , Puntarenas , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Amazing location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service miscommunication

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, especially in common areas.
Service
9.9
The staff was praised for being attentive, accommodating, and friendly.
Location
9.9
The hotel's location was noted as amazing and easy to find.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms were described as nice and comfortable, with some minor issues.
Amenities
9.9
Amenities are highlighted as enjoyable, including various activities available.
Value for Money
9.4
Overall value was seen as good, but some guests noted room for improvement.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Food received positive feedback, considered delicious by many guests.
Overall Experience
10
The overall sentiment was highly positive, with most experiences described as amazing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 23:04

Property Description

Luxurious Glamping Experience

Exquisite Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in delicious meals at our restaurant, unwind by the outdoor plunge pool, and sip on refreshing drinks at the bar surrounded by lush gardens.

Comfortable Accommodations and Exciting Activities
Stay in family rooms with modern amenities, relax on the sun terrace, and explore the area with the help of our tour desk. Currency exchange services are also available for your convenience.

Delightful Breakfast Options
Start your day with a continental or American breakfast, prepared fresh for you each morning.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Isla Chiquita Glamping Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Room rates on 31ˢᵗ December include a gala dinner with live music is included in your stay. Any guests in excess of the maximum occupancy of the room, including children, will be charged separately

Room rates for December 31st include a gala dinner with live music, which is included in your stay. Any guest exceeding the maximum room occupancy, including children, will be charged separately.
Getting to the Island: Isla Chiquita offers complimentary parking at Punta Cuchillos, our mainland facility located approximately two miles from Paquera, Puntarenas. Our own water taxi provides guests with complimentary round-trip transfers from Punta Cuchillos or the Paquera Ferry arrival platform (10-minute boat ride). Directions from SJO:
• Guests visiting us from the San José region must arrive in Puntarenas to board the Paquera Ferry or a private boat transfer.
• Private boat transfers are available at an additional cost. Arrival time at Isla Chiquita is approximately 40 minutes. To schedule, please contact our Reservations Department.
• If opting for the ferry, vehicles can be left at third-party parking lots near the Puntarenas embarkation point. Our guests and staff frequently use Cabinas Frank. Alternatively, vehicles can be transported by ferry.
Passengers arriving on foot by ferry will be greeted by our staff at the platform and guided to the on-site water taxi. Passengers arriving by ferry should proceed to the Punta Cuchillos parking lot to board the water taxi. Directions from LIR: Guests visiting us from the Guanacaste region should go to our mainland facilities at Punta Cuchillos.
Travel time is approximately 3 hours. Our Reservations Department will be happy to assist with transfer options or car rentals. Vehicles can be parked in our secure parking lot at Punta Cuchillos.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: SJO

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 97 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Elizabeth couple us
10
We enjoyed our short stay and wish we had longer. Loved snorkeling!
Pros:

Beautiful location and great service. The glamping tent was a little oasis we didn’t want to leave.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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fabienne milan extended_group fr
8
séjour de deux nuits maxi
Pros:

les tentes avec piscine étaient très confortables , une super expérience en glamping pour nous
personnel très gentil
ils nous ont régalé en restauration (langoustes ,loups à la demande)
déconnection totale

Cons:

la plage, la mer
ni allez surtout pas pour la baignade ,la plage est moche et l'eau pas attirante du tout
si au moins il y avait une piscine agréable ....mais c'est une toute petite piscine....

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Lina couple cr
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Paul couple nl
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
L
Lise family_with_children gb
10
Gorgeous gentle times
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Lisa extended_group us
8
Pros:

I love this property. Beautiful island, well maintained and the food is excellent!

Cons:

I’ve stayed here a few times before and once with a large group. There is a huge communication gap between the people that do the booking for the reservations/excursions and the staff onsite. Each time the staff is running around trying to accommodate things that were already communicated prior to arrival.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
N
Nuria extended_group es
10
A perfect romantic getaway
Pros:

The location is very beautiful and the tents are very well equipped. The stag is super friendly and helpful. A little paradise worth a visit.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
S
Severin family_with_children ch
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Alice couple fr
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Pablo family_with_children es
10
Pros:

El lugar es un encanto, tiene todo lo que esperas, excelente alojamiento, excelente comida, aventuras (puedes contratar algunos tours previo a la llegada, en esto Michael fue muy atento). Pero lo que más me gusto fue la atención. Quiero destacar a Manuel, él destaca por su atención personalizada y te hace sentir atendido en todo momento. Sin duda volveríamos.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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stéphane couple ch
6
bien pour y passer la nuit mais ne pas y rester la journée
Pros:

les tentes sont très agréables, bien aménagées, avec une grande terrasse.
le restaurant est bien situé et aménagé et assez bon.
personnel accueillant.
kayak autour de l'île.
curu et l'île tortuga à 15' en voiture.

Cons:

les espaces extérieurs sont très insuffisants. pas du tout l'impression d'être sur une île paradisiaque en dehors de la chambre.
la plage est impraticable (sous l'eau ou sable très mouillé) et personne ne s'y baigne, la piscine est très petite (env. 3x5m) et pas accueillante en arrière du terrain, l'espace avec les chaises longues ne donne pas du tout envie d'y rester.
assez gonflé de faite payer les navettes bateau car pas d'autre moyen de s'échapper de l'île.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
I
Imhof couple ch
9
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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ORLANDO couple cr
10
2025-12-20 via Nuitee
M
monika extended_group de
10
Super Personal! Tolles Essen! Preis absolut in Ordnung!
2025-12-16 via Nuitee
D
Diana couple br
10
Amazing service.
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
L
Luis Alonso extended_group cr
10
Pros:

El restaurante y habitaciones excelentes

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
M
Mateus couple es
10
Perfect
Pros:

Staff super atentive and friendly, amazing location easy to find, many activities

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Gerard family_with_children lu
10
Pros:

We had an amazing and unforgettable stay at Isla Chiquita for our two night stay! The property, views and staff were absolutely incredible with a special thanks to Joksan! We also did several activities including kayaking and the bioluminescence tour at night which I can only recommend! Thanks again - pura vida!

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
J
jodyv7 Family
8
Great glamping resort
Pros:

The glamping room was very nice and comfortable. There were some miscommunication issues, but they all worked out. We did a bioluminescent tour with a group across the bay and the Curu bio reserve tour. Both were great! Our tent cabin was way up the hill and walking down was a bit difficult at times, but they will transport on golf carts if you want. We asked for transport up the hill since I had a bad knee. There were only a few guests there so it was easy to use. With more guests I would think there would be wait times. The food was delicious and the staff were all great and very accommodating. Be prepared to enter their boat to transport to the island by getting in the water during low tide. The pool was nice too especially since we basically felt like we had the place to ourselves. There were small things that could be improved: the screen door didn’t shut completely, there was no bottle opener for the mini bar, the safe didn’t work until we had to call someone to come up and unlock it, and the miscommunication on our tour date was inconvenient, but ended up working out in our favor since the owner of Curu bio reserve ended up giving us a tour and it was great. All in all it was a great experience.

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor
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RileyV25 Family
6
Great for the most part, can definitely improve, communication isn’t great, lots of mistakes that could’ve been avoided
Pros:

There were issues from the beginning. I had a hard time connecting with them and not getting responses to all my questions. Our tour was booked incorrectly by them and we almost missed it, luckily one employee made sure we made it work! The room was missing obvious things like a bottle opener for the bottle in the fridge and the safe being locked and not working. It’s an amazing property but could have been better organized. Especially since it was low season and hardly anyone there, it was disappointing to deal with miscommunications and confusion. I would only recommend if you are incredibly flexible and open to last minute changes

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor