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Reviews of El Nido Jungle Lodge 3 stars

Playa Chiquita, alado de Pizzeria Pucinella, Puerto Viejo, 70403 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#26 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo

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Based on 85 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Great lodges
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodges are very nice and comfortable, giving the feeling of being right in the middle of the jungle. It’s close to the beach and it have a great Italian restaurant with excellent pizzas. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Loved everything about it. Living the pura vida, that is why we came to Costa Rica in the first place. It did not disapp
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything and would not hesitate to come back. Only thing that goes for the area during rainy season is that we needed a bit hangers to dry our clothes.

    It was much nicer than the rating and the pics. We loved the bungalow and the jungle vibe. The staff was present and super helpful when we needed them.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything great, just 2 small details: Beds were large but not extremely comfortable, pizza on site good but quite expensive (as everywhere in Costarica, however)

    Staff friendly and professional. Lovely bungalow, spacious and comfortable. Good restaurant on site. Access to the ciquita beach 5 minutes walking. Great position close to every interesting activity in the area. Nice vibe. Lovely swimming pool

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing stay, loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Bungalow With AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant was not working at the time of our stay, so we had to go outside for dinner. There is no direct access to the beach, you have to walk around some neighbors houses in order to get the beach.

    The place was very nice and full of nature. The room was super cool and pretty. The pool had the perfect temperature and the breakfast was good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    10
    We hope to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Bungalow With AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts, Paolo and Victoria were so incredibly nice and hospitable! The space was beautiful and the nature and easy walk to the beach were amazing. All around excellent stay and would highly recommend!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place submersed in the nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Bungalow With AC
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The pool area could be taken care a bit more (not really clean and really old chairs) - There were a lot of small ants in the room but it is to be expected when booking something next to the nature and we got used to it and in the end it didn’t bother us, just be careful not to leave open food (chips etc) in the room

    - Location - View from the room - Staff is really nice, Paolo is always willing to help for anything - Delicious breakfast - A lot of nature and animals - Room is cleaned everyday

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Bungalow With AC
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really enjoyed the place, great immersion into jungles, very helpful staff and great restaurant on a property

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in a little piece of paradise 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is from 8 and we were awake early in the mornings. Minor thing compared to everything else

    Garden and pool area are amazing. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Restaurant on site is good and everything is clean. Secure and safe place and area

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was pretty and loved the agoutis. The beach was paradise. Breakfast was good. We stayed in one of the bungalows. It definitely could use a refresh, even just paint the walls. The room had a weird urine like smell that was pretty gross. Beds were comfortable though.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nature, the lodge, peaceful and perfect!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Bungalow With AC
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good, nothing to not like.

    Great Place, Staff is very friendly and the location is Awsome! Very clean and spacious for a couple looking to relax for a few days.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Perfect place to reach within 5 minutes a silent spot on Playa Chiquita (see picture)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Shower facilities are not perfect but team helpful to solve the pressure-, hot-, and cold water issues. Could not see the floor of the pool so needed some more regular cleaning I suppose.

    With 8 small houses - well spread around - a quit, private and relaxed property. Excellent location to reach within 5 minutes walking the quit- and best part of Playa Chiquita. The property also offers a free breakfast at the location. Furthermore by walking a short distance restaurants and supermarkets can be reached and Puerto Viejo within 10 minutes by car. Good wifi.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    9.0
    A great location for wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding tho very clean looks due for renewal as it was a little faded. A minor point but it would make that first impression even better.

    The location within a 3 minute walk to the beach was excellent. The pool was very clean. The gardens were lovely with many birds, butterflies, iguanas and Agoutis. There are 3/4 excellent restaurants within a 2 minute walk and a few sodas for coffee and snacks all within easy walking distance. Lucia the receptionist was very friendly and helpful with advice about beaches and tours in the area. The on site restaurant is excellent for pizza.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    9.0
    Great find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ground landscaping could’ve been a little bit more manicured, but otherwise it was beautiful

    It was very comfortable and had a great beds and pillows and was in a great location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Everything was above expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The Cabins are spacious and beautiful. The restaurant was great. The wildlife was abundant (monkeys, frogs, agoutis, lots of birds.) And the flora/ landscaping was varied and beautiful as well.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    10
    Great place for a couple or a family to stay in the Puerto Viejo area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Lovely accommodation with very comfortable bed, quiet jungle surroundings, nice kitchen, set up, and good air conditioning. It was nice having a covered outside porch. Included breakfast was great. The owners and staff were extremely nice and helpful. Are they highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bungalows are very spacious and clean! Parking space also really good for the car.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    10
    Exactly what we hoped for, I highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great 5star. Able to see wildlife and the jungle right from the bungalow. Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, and many birds. With a long lens (trees are tall) we got some great photos of Green Macaws as well. Staff was perfect and very attentive. We lacked for nothing.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Jungle Vibes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful bungalow with secure access to the beach. Vicki and Paolo were incredibly gracious and accommodating hosts. Loved the full kitchen and outside table for meals immersed in the jungle. Felt safe and secure at night. Beds were comfortable, A/C worked great, and breakfast was fantastic! Loved their cute kitties too.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    10
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Quality home space near beach & facilities. In a jungle setting with numerous sounds and loved the howler monkeys x

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too much noise, there was a construction next to our bungalow which make it hard to get proper rest. The laborers in the construction site were very noisy.

    Privacy of the bungalow is a plus. The staff and owners are very welcoming. The restaurant serves exquisite Italian food.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All of it

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    10
    Absolutely perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow Deluxe with Air Conditioning
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing springs to mind!

    It is set in the most lush jungle gardens with 3 other bungalows. Small pool available for cooling off. Delicious breakfast dropped to your verandah in the morning so you can enjoy your breakfast while watching Agoutis, hummingbirds and parrots. There is a walkway to the beach which takes less than 10 minutes (it took us longer as we saw Monkeys and hundreds of land crabs! The restaurant is delicious and the owners are lovely. The local beach was my favourite out of all of them around Puerto Viejo (and also super quiet) but I also loved the beach in front of Spicy Coconut (which I recommend for lunch - great poke bowls). Even the shower pressure is ridiculously great! Will recommend to friends and clients (I am a travel agent!)

    Stayed in July 2024

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