Amazing bungalows and pleasant staff.

Stayed in April 2025

Located in front of playa cocles (which I personally preferred compared to Puerto Viejo )and next to several restaurants easily reachable by walk. I liked the jungle vibes of the bungalow.

Stayed in March 2025

There’s a small pool but only two sun loungers which is a pity. But it’s only a short walk to a beautiful beach

Delightful good sized bungalows with balcony in a beautiful garden which attracts many birds as well as the occasional howler monkey. Helpful friendly staff make it a truly pleasant place to stay. There’s a well equipped communal kitchen with cooker and fridge though I missed having a fridge in the room. Coffee is provided free from 7 to 11 am. and there’s a good hot / cold water dispenser.

Stayed in March 2025

I like coffee available in my room or at least have it ready when the sun comes up. Holler Monkey's, birds, roosters, and dogs were all up and running before coffee was ready. Coffee wasn't served until 7am, I found that odd in a county that prides itself on its coffee, we had to get it elsewhere.

Very enjoyable clean cabanas in great location, nice pool area and small bar, most of the staff very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

everything was perfect, location, staff and facilities. right in the jungle and a few minutes walk from the main beach, restaurants, supermarket and bus stop. super chill place with a relaxed vibe, would highly recommended to stay here for your time in puerto viejo. I also spotted many sloths, monkeys, frogs, agoutis and other animals!

Stayed in January 2025

We had booked and confirmed the "The Deluxe Suite" for our stay but it was already occupied and we were given "The Apartment Suite." It's a small thing and we didn't say anything but we would have liked the room we had researched and chosen. It did not detract from our stay.

Caribe Town Bungalows is a little paradise off the main strip in Playa Cocles - don't let the muddy alley fool you. It is a five minute walk to a spectacular beach and just a bit further to dining and grocery options. The grounds are beautiful and teeming with wildlife (sloths, monkeys, frogs, and more). Can't say enough good things about the staff - they were all so friendly and welcoming. Quiet and peaceful grounds, delicious food, and a chill vibe. Just what we were hoping for.

Stayed in December 2024

There was nothing I didn't like. Caribe Town was a great place to stay. There are great places to eat nearby. I particularly recommend Spicy Coconut.

I stayed for three nights in November. I loved this place. It felt slightly off the beaten track being out of town but had everything needed within a short distance. I loved the feeling that you were in the middle of the jungle. The owners were super friendly and gave great recommendations for where to eat and activities. The beach just opposite is absolutely beautiful. The cabin was gorgeous and all the little things had been considered, nice toiletries, plug by the mirror for drying hair etc. The bed was huge and super comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. I always had the Special of the day. Do not miss Coconut French bread day!

Stayed in November 2024

You will need the room with ac as it's almost impossible to get dry clothes without. If that is negative at all.

When arriving at the property you find yourself in the middle of the jungle. Trees, monkeys, fruits and other plants line the path. There is a pool and a bar and because of how it is laid out you have a good amount of privacy. The staff is friendly and the breakfast is great!

Stayed in November 2024

The property is beautiful and walking distance to amazing restaurants and the beach. The deluxe suite was very spacious and comfortable with its own AC unit and a small living area with couch and coffee station next to the bed. We were served a different breakfast every morning and drank delicious cocktails at the bar. The best part of caribe town is the staff. Gillian was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable about things to do, where to eat, transportation, and local plant and animal info. The owners, Joel and karililly were such wonderful hosts, extremely friendly and down to earth. By the time we checked out, we were truly depressed that we had to leave such a wonderful place. Caribe town was the best hotel we’ve ever been to because of the way the owners and staff made us feel and I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to the puerto viejo area. If you can, book a suite as they come with air conditioning but it may not be necessary if you’re used to the humidity.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Beautiful little tranquil place with a few little bungalows hidden away in the trees. Lovely bar area and small pool. A short walk to the sea. We had a sloth in the tree close to our bungalow a few times and lots of hummingbirds buzzing around. Staff were all lovely and really helpful. Couples massage was amazing. Breakfasts are incredible!

Stayed in February 2024

Not many cheap eats in the area. But cannot fault the property at all.

So many wild animals on our doorstep including a baby sloth. The owners have created a wonderful environment to organically attract wild animals to the place. Loved the personal touch from the owners and staff always on hand to help out with maintenance issues and have a chat with us at the bar. The yoga studio was a great added bonus for a relaxing stay. Rooms very comfortable and we slept beautifully. Magic of the place is being woken in the morning by the sounds of birds and animals. Feel like you are in the jungle but also in close proximity to town and beaches. Will be back!

Stayed in December 2023

My only negative was lack of hanging space in the room

Fabulous grounds, lots of wildlife set back from the road. Really friendly and helpful owners and delicious breakfasts . The private huts were great

Stayed in November 2023

Excellent location, beautiful facilities, lots of trees.

Stayed in October 2023

Firstly, we loved this place so much we decided to book for a longer stay and return. Karilily and Joel have created such a lovely, welcoming place. The bungalows are cute, the breakfasts are exceptional (thank you Joel for our favourite specials, no other huevos rancheros can compare) and location and local recommendations made our stay. Would love to stay forever!!

Stayed in October 2023

We really loved our stay at Caribe Town. The place is calm, relaxing and clean. Waking up to the sound and colors of the of the jungle every morning was beautiful. In the garden we saw a sloth, frogs and long lines of ants crawling their way along the small path. As the bungalows are not right next to each other you won't hear any of the other guests. The breakfast was delicious (especially the Caribbean french toast), the staff is super nice and helpful. There were two well-behaved dogs who turned around when we told them to (important to us, my girlfriend is afraid of dogs). The beach is just a few meters away (but not for swimming though due to rip currents) and there's a few good restaurants nearby. So in sum we totally recommend this place.

Stayed in September 2023

Small family owned buisness. Very nice owners who gave us plenty of recommendations

Stayed in August 2023

Drinks at the bar were expensive compared to the bars and restaurants nearby. The breakfast was okay, not bad but not great.

Quiet, close to the beach. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2023

Absolutely nothing! You do need to have realistic expectations, if you can't sleep with howler monkeys, crickets and the odd squirrel knocking coconuts off trees and making noise, take earplugs! Although the owners have even thought of that, as they were available in reception. We slept very well, it sounds like a live 'nature' sleeping song!

Wow, where to even start! We stayed for five wonderful nights. Everyone we met was utterly delightful. It's a real family business. The cabins are lovely. Airy, clean, plenty of shelves, and the bed was very comfortable. From the seating area outside we saw: lizards, humming birds, squirrels, agouti, and a mother sloth with her baby! You really are in paradise here. The beach is about a 1 minute walk, and it's a quiet beach, no worries about getting plenty of space to chill out alone. The sun rises over the sea here, and it's totally worth getting up early to see it. Just a couple of minutes along the beach are natural pools which are good to relax in. Breakfast is amazing. Every day a new special, which could always be made vegan for us. We had coconut French toast, avocado toast, scrambled tofu - all excellent. The newest member of staff (Celina /Selina?) made us so welcome, making sure we saw the baby sloth one morning, and making crazy coco loco cocktails. We also took a Yoga class with the owner Karalilly, which was such a beautiful way to spend an hour and really recharged us. We also did zumba one morning - great way to get the heart rate up and have a dance! It was the perfect place to relax after a crazy couple of weeks adventuring. And there's so much to do nearby, we went horse riding on the beach (lost my hat cantering!), surfing, and it was very easy and affordable to get tuk tuks into the main town. Also fantastic restaurants within a five minute walk (a great Indian, carribean and a super pretty beach-side bar). The supermarket is also only about 10 mins walk away (and was the first time we found great vegan options in CR). We would return in a heartbeat, and hope to come back for a yoga retreat sometime!

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing

The gardens and the bungalow.

Stayed in April 2023

I am a solo female traveller and wanted somewhere tranquil, safe and also easy to get around and this place was a little piece of paradise!! The hosts were amazing. They really care about their guests and are so friendly. I felt like I had known them for ages! They honestly make the stay really enjoyable. They had loads of suggestions on what to do and lots of boxing classes, yoga classes etc at the hotel which were great. The room was really nice in the jungle. You felt completely immersed and it had great facilities. The area is in a really good spot. You can walk directly onto the beach, or you can rent bikes to get around more. Just be aware that it is a jungle so you will hear lots of animals at night! My room didn't have glass windows, so it was a bit louder, however it's not a negative it's just an observation!

Stayed in April 2023

Sleep was a bit of a challenge at times so bring ear plugs! There wasn't any storage to put things away in the rooms so our clothes felt damp from the rain. Also the toilet is only partially partitioned off so not a ton of privacy!

We definitely recommend Caribe Town if you like jungle sounds as it's pretty loud at night! The breakfasts were outstanding and the staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. We loved Puerto Viejo and the surrounding area. Our bungalow was incredibly clean and I had a lovely massage too. It was amazing to watch all the animals around and to see the resident sloths!

Stayed in March 2023

We loved staying here ❤️

Stayed in March 2023

The owners and staff are amazing. The made to order breakfast and breakfast specials were delicious.

Stayed in February 2023

Our quiet moments in Caribe Town Bungalows, (mornings 8 - 9.30am & afternoons 4 - 6pm) were largely interrupted by an open sports facility they have within Caribe Gardens, and positioned within meters of the lodge we were staying. This must be a popular local facility given it always seemed occipied during the day when we were there.. Continuous thumping of Boxing bags (judo or karate) ruins any tranquility offered by the gardens. Energetic group dancing/workout classes were also very noisy. This seems a little inappropriate during breakfast hours and those hours when guests have arrived back after a day out. 4 power cuts were experienced during our 2 night stay. We were told this was a local problem.

Great location. Easy access via tuktuks to local attractions. Staff very welcoming. Lodges rustic & comfortable. Breakfast good. We didn't use the pool, however it's more of a plunge/bar pool, rather than for swimming. Surrounding gardens very beautiful.

Stayed in March 2023