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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Elisabetta • couple • it
5
Bellissimo posto!
Pros:

I giardini, la natura gli animali e la piscina. Il personale molto gentile, buona colazione. La prima notte ci hanno subito cambiato la stanza perché la luce della camera non funzionava.

Cons:

Camere datate ci vorrebbe un po di manutenzione, bagno piccolissimo con puzza di fogna. Stanze sempre umide. Purtroppo è saltata la corrente e l’acqua ma tanto stavamo per andare via l’ultimo giorno.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Luis Felipe • family_with_children • cr
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Gerdes • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Hagit • family_with_children • il
3
In summary, it was a rather disappointing stay and definitely not worth the price.
Pros:

The location is great. The pool was fun

Cons:

Booking Review

We stayed in a two-room apartment and were disappointed with the condition and cleanliness. The kitchen utensils were dirty and in a very dilapidated state. We were also given a room with a wet floor that remained wet until the following day.

There were fire ants along the paths, and we were stung whenever we walked by them, which made moving around the property unpleasant. In addition, there were no yoga classes available during the days of our stay, despite this being one of the reasons we chose the property.

Overall, the experience did not meet our expectations, particularly considering the price and the type of accommodation advertised.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good for families / groups, not solos
Pros:

Pool and gardens are really special - howler monkeys, hummingbirds, oropendolas, agoutis, all great! Room clean. If you want peace and nature, this is the place.

Cons:

I think it’s great for families and couples. But I Don’t recommend if travelling alone or without a car:
- Location is away from restaurants and on site restaurant isn’t always open, which means walking down a dark quiet road at night.
- Staff not on site after 5pm.
- No bar on site so no where to hang out and meet people, so not so good for solos.

Room was v dark unless you had curtains open, which meant no privacy as was glass doors.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Merino • solo_traveller • pe
9
Recomendado
Pros:

El lugar es muy bonito

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • nl
9
Moo verblijf met zeer fijn zwembad.
Pros:

Leuke plek met geweldig zwembad. We werden s’morgens wakker van het gebrul van brulapen..geweldig! Verblijf ligt dicht bij tal van winkeltjes en restaurantjes. We wilden eigenlijk twee nachten blijven maar vrij snel besloten hier langer te willen blijven..😊

Cons:

Geen opmerkingen

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria del Carmen • couple • es
8
Pros:

La habitación estaba bien, aceptable. El ventilador en el techo se agradece. El desayuno del hotel estaba muy bueno y el personal fue muy amable. No sabíamos como abrir la puerta principal para entrar con el coche, y les escribimos por whatsapp y nos contestaron muy rápido. Estuvimos en la piscina y genial.

Cons:

Las almohadas eran muy duras y la habitación tenía un olor a producto de limpieza un poco fuerte.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

La ubicación y servicios que ofrecen. Habitaciones cómodas y la piscina. Buen desayuno!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Moulay Yassin • couple • de
8
Alles Gut
Pros:

War alles gut und die Umgebung auch.Richtig im Dschungel und man hört und sieht Tiere.

Cons:

Zimmer zu dunkel.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Shara Khon • couple • us
9
A quiet and relaxing stay in a great location.
Pros:

Breakfast included. Location - quiet and walking distance to the beach. Staff was very friendly. There is a pool.

Cons:

The bathroom was too small in our room. Hard to maneuver.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Narel • extended_group • cr
10
Excelente lugar para hospedarse
Pros:

Muy buen servicio y las instalaciones muy lindas
Hubo un pequeño problema con la estufa y de inmediato lo arreglaron
Excelente todo la verdad!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Gómez Portuguez • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Atención de la limpieza

Cons:

La cortina de la ducha estaba percudida

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

Me gusto la localización,y muy buen desayuno

Cons:

Baño pequeño

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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asdrubal • solo_traveller • cr
9
En general todo fue muy placentero
Pros:

Las habitaciones

Cons:

Las duchas estaban en mal estado y el agua no salia de la mejor manera

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Burgy • solo_traveller • ch
10
Un moment exceptionnel, hors du temps ‘ j’ai kiffé! Merci
Pros:

L’accueil, l’emplacement les cours de yoga au milieu de la jungle, le p’tit dej! Je recommande si besoin de déconnecté du monde ! C t parfait’

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Aldrin Tapia • solo_traveller • cr
4
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Noelllorio • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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dave • family_with_children • be
9
Aangenaam
Pros:

Het mooie zwembad, de rustige ligging, handdoeken die elke dag ververst werden en vriendelijke mensen

Cons:

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2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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muñoz • solo_traveller • cr
4
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee