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Reviews of Iguana Libre

Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno Hatillo, 300 Metros sur del puente de la paz, 60602 Dominical, Costa Rica

#3 of 15 hotels in Dominical

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly owners and animals & nature all around! We saw iguana, frog,birds

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    All OK...

    I like the location, clean rooms, host cortesy, perfect breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything! My comment for others is they are located in the jungle. Which is a huge plus for seeing animals. The rooms are simple and can get warm. Roman provided an additional fan when asked. So accomodating!! My only suggestion is a rubber mat in the shower might be a good idea. The floors a lovely but can be slippery.

    Great place! Roman and his wife could not have been nicer! The breakfast they provided was amazing! I would stay here again in a hearbeat!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    A welcoming and unusual place for people who love wilderness in its natural form.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all fine. They are hard at work on renovations to an old property and I think it will just get better and better

    The pool was a nice respite from the heat. The canopy of trees surrounding the dining area provided beauty and great sightings of birds, monkeys, agouti, butterflies and morr. The breakfast was the best of anywhere I've traveled. But the very best thing was how lovely Roman and Bettina were as people and hosts. They really care about the comfort of their guests. It will be one of our best memories of this trip.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    8.0
    Anyone interested in birds and wildlife should stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sign at the road could be brighter and more visible.

    The breakfast was great- very plentiful, fresh, and delicious. The natural setting of the lodge allowed for viewing wildlife and birds which was a big bonus for me. The owners were very nice and always willing to meet my needs.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Very peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air condition at the room but it has a fan that works fine.

    The nature around the place, very nice to enjoy the rainforest. We could see animals like cappuccino monkeys near the restaurant. Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Wildlife, swimming with a duck and my first poison dart frog! Great stay x
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Warm welcome, outstanding service, super breakfast and abundance of wildlife.

    Bettina is an amazing host and goes out of her way to help. Very warm and welcoming. It is a wildlife haven. It was great fun to swim with Daisy the Duck to. X

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    Easy build up but super friendly and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is really near Domenical and Uvita without being in the tourist spot. In the middle of the nature but really comfortable and really nice people. You’ll have a cute dog and duck which will have an eye on you and love to cuddle. In the morning you’ll see monkeys and other wild animals.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything.

    The hosts are warm and friendly. This was our second stay and we brought our family this time. The rooms are spotless and comfortable. The breakfast with homemade bread! was delicious and very generous. This charming, rustic hotel nestled against a forested hill is delightful. Did l mention the very reasonable prices for a place so close to several nearby beaches. And for someone who enjoys reading at bedtime the bedside lamps were most appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the owners, Bettina & Roman. We loved the forest surrounding their property, a welcome cjange from the beaches we had stayed at before. The breakfast was fantastic with homemade rolls, butter and jam. We'll be back!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    9.0
    Very good breakfast and nice hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When we arrived, we thought there was a mistake as there are not too many signs of where the rooms are. Very very dark entrance. A bit far from Dominical

    Very nice hosts. Super friendly. Breakfast was delicious and complete. They drove us to Dominical in the morning.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning.

    Owner's were so nice and accommodating. Wonderful breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    10
    the best place in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we loved everything

    had such a great time in Iguana Libre, the breakfast, the pool, the clean room but more important- the wonderful hostess!!! definitely one of the highlights of our visit in Costa Rica

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    9.0
    Great value. Awesome hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Iguana Libre is not a fancy, manicured property. We are not particular travelers. Booked on the fly. We were not disappointed.

    Comfortable beds. Room was very clean. This is an older hotel. It could use some sprucing-up. A bit over grown, but the jungle added to the appeal. Great birding, lots of morpho butterflies, even saw a pizote. The owners are what made the place so nice. (Young couple trying to make a go at life in CR.) They could not have been more accommodating! Breakfast (included) was delicious.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast they served were delicious and they were very friendly and great host. I would stay there again

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    10
    Lovely week at Iguana Libre Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi could be stronger.

    Charming, clean and budget-friendly eco lodge about 5 mins from seaside village of Dominical. Nice pool in jungle setting. Fabulous breakfast (eggs, fresh fruit and juice, cereal, yogurt and homemade rolls) served where monkeys often play in the trees. Caring and thoughtful hosts strive to make your stay comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    -

    breakfast

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hosts, deliscious breakfast and lots of nature around you. We saw some colibris at breakfast and sometimes a monkey dropped by. Also many other birds and geckos to see. There are some nice restaurants close by but you should come with a car if you wanna go to dominical.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked it all. They are refurbishing everything so some things are not finished.

    The new owners bend over backwards to make your stay comfortable and memorable. They are extremely friendly and the breakfast was fantastic

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. Nice pool. Whilst there saw monkeys, humming birds and a very large rodent type animal, not sure what it was? Excellent value for money

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great place, nice people and amazing breakast with view, You can see many animals during stay as hummingbirds, monkeys and lizards.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ac To close to hwy Bed was uncomfortable and felt worn Can here the other guests

    Hosts were excellent.Went above and beyond. breakfast that is included was absolutely delicious

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was illuminated, we arrived in the dark, the pathways were slippery and the gardens were not maintained at all. The rooms are not comfortable, the beds were lousy, synthetic cheap sheets, no side-table in between the beds.

    Excellent breakfast with delicious home-made bread, eggs, whatever we wanted, we got it ! Noce pool-area !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did not have our own transportation so it was not a good location for us. if you have a car you can travel into Dominical or other places as needed.

    The. property is located on the hillside. A great eco lodge. The room and bed and restroom clean. The pool was wonderful with a beautiful view. Breakfast was delicious with homemade bread. Roman the owner was very accommodating and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2023

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