Secret Garden

Hotels
8.6 (1977 reviews)
Cahuita Main Road , Cahuita , CR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Reviews mention some issues with cleanliness (e.g., 'paños tenían mal olor').
Service
9.03
Positive mentions of staff being welcoming and helpful.
Location
9.07
Many reviews praised the location as excellent and close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.52
General satisfaction with room comfort and features.
Amenities
8.55
Mention of good kitchen facilities and communal areas.
Value for Money
8.51
Guests found it good in relation to the price.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.53
Overall positive feedback with many guests satisfied with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:37

Property Description

Charming Garden Oasis
Experience tranquility at Secret Garden, located in Cahuita just steps away from Blanca beach. Enjoy the lush garden surroundings, free parking, and a relaxing terrace during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Indulge in the convenience of a shared kitchen and luggage storage space at Secret Garden. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi available throughout the property.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
With spacious family rooms, Secret Garden is the perfect choice for a relaxing getaway with your loved ones. Explore nearby attractions like Negra and the Jaguar Rescue Center.

Ready to unwind in paradise? Book your stay at Secret Garden now.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1977 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Santamaría • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Axel Uriel • solo_traveller • mx
9
Pros:

The hostal was really pretty and the location its the best part, its located right next to he entrance of the national park.

Cons:

Cleaning its the worst part of it.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jiménez • family_with_children • cr
2
Pros:

Muy sucio, había goteras en la habitación. Las instalaciones estaban en mal estado, tablas sueltas, zonas clausuradas por daños.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Javier Jose • solo_traveller • cr
10
Experiencia en cahuita
Pros:

Lo céntrico por la entrada del parque nacional Cahuita,el personal muy amable

Cons:

No hay nada mal

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mylene • solo_traveller • ca
9
Great place!
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Secret Garden. Everything was clean, comfortable and exactly as shown in the photos. The place has a really lovely atmosphere and a good energy. It’s safe and peaceful. The team are brilliant and are always on hand if any problems arise. A big thank you to you all: Elodie, Pierrick, Allisson and Veronica.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • es
10
Pros:

Encantador

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • ar
8
Super recomiendo
Pros:

Cercanía al parque Cahuita, la cocina, rodeado de naturaleza.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

The friendly staff, relaxed and inviting atmosphere, the location, price, the other guests, kitchen facilities

Cons:

Just little things; the bed lights didn't work, the kitchen floor was dirty, the shower did not feel clean. Maybe there could be a way guests could clean the shower after every use.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Harol Tito • solo_traveller • pe
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Q • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Matteo • family_with_children • it
1
This place should be shut down
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The photos of the room looked nice, but it had an old feel, the humidity was extremely high, and the room was situated 10 cm below the level of the garden. After a night of rain, water got into the room and soaked all our belongings. We never saw anyone from the property.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ally Fabres • solo_traveller • us
10
pleasant
Pros:

I stayed in a all female dorm. It was really nice and quite. The hostal is really pretty and a block away from the park.

Cons:

I didn't like that there is a restaurant next to it that is huge empty and plays loud music.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Chloé • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

La chambre privée avec salle de bain que j’ai louée pour moi seule était très bien et spacieuse. La douche est bien équipée.
Présence de ventilateurs (pas de clim’).
Les propriétaires sont souriants, et généreux.
Ils ne sont pas avares de bons conseils sur tout ce qu'il y a à faire à Cahuita. 👍

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • cr
5
Normal
Pros:

Era mi primera vez en un lugar así me gusta atención al cliente

Cons:

Que los baños estuvieran aparte jejeje pero comprendo que es el negocio

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • cr
1
Worst experience ever. The whole room flooded and destroyed our stuff!
Cons:

It rained & the room got flooded. We woke up, stepped into water while the plugged in extension cords were on the floor (we got lucky we didn´t get electrecuted). All our stuff (suitcases, electronics, clothes, books & documents) got wet. Some things are destroyed because of the water damage. We had our stuff in the suitcase on the floor because there is no place to put your stuff in the room except for the beds (no table, no closet, nothing)

About an hour after letting the host know about the situation, someone came to help. She was nice and helped get the water out of the room, but as soon as she left the room, it started to flood again.
The problem is not the weather, it's the installations. The house is not built to withstand heavy rain. The water didn´t come in through the door, it filtered through the floor. It wasn´t just our room, but all of the rooms on the ground floor. All the other guests had the same problem. From our understandig, this wasn´t the first time this has happed (someone told us it has happend at least 4 times before)

We couldn´t stay in a room that is constantly under water with all our stuff wet and/or damaged, that's why we had to leave and check out after only one night. The host refused to refund us even parts of ours reservation even though we informed them about the situation and about us leaving as soon as we checked out.
Totally unprofessional! Don´t stay at Secret Garden!

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Keylin • extended_group • cr
8
Bien
Pros:

Céntrico ; limpio!

Cons:

Cerca ; pero así MUY cerca hay un bar con Karaoke; que se escucha todo todo y cuesta dormir

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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francesco • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Ampia zona doccia.
Parti comuni.

Cons:

Letti scomodi e sporchi nel dormitorio.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee