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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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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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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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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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
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Campos • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Excelente lugar

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Minor • solo_traveller • cr
9
Satisfecho, un precio muy razonable acorde con lo ofrecido.
Pros:

Sólo desayuné en el lugar. Estuvo bien.

Cons:

Me parece que el acceso a la calle hacia Manzanillo debiera tener alumbrado.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria Laura • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Quiet away from main road, but not too far.

Cons:

A lot of spiders in the paths.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good for families and 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 (is it a hotel?)
- No bar on site so no where to hang out and meet people, so not so good for solos.
- No yoga when I was there - had to be pre-arranged. Which is fine, but I went for “yoga and wellness”, but no one was doing it

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

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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camilla • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Gerdes • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee