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Reviews of Shawandha Lodge 3 stars

Playa Chiquita, 00011 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

#41 of 84 hotels in Puerto Viejo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 158 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nope

    Everything top

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Amazing Location, but would expect a little better customer service for the money spent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The prices to eat in the restaurant were ridiculous - £20 for a pizza - it's no wonder very few people were eating in the restaurant for dinner. Simplify the men, make the prices more reasonable, encourage people to eat their own their 1st night and you'll have a more successful restaurant Also they seemed reluctant to share key information like don't let your children go in the water at Playa Chiquita when there is a red flag. Both our boys got into trouble and were seconds away from it being a really big problem. Not to warn your guests of the dangers of the beach is a dereliction of duty Also when we checked in. we were checking in and then another family arrived who Marco stopped checking us in and then checked the other family in. We were left waiting outside the other family's lodge and we were made to feel very unwelcome. Not what I would expect from a $250 a night experience

    Amazing location just across the road from Playa Chiquita and with a fantastic jungle setting. Great pool to cool off after the day on beach. Great wildlife spotting opportunities - we were lucky enough to see a sloth come down a tree near the restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No trahs can in the room

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Adults Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant

    The bungalow

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    Yes! Stay here! Lovely accomodations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The midges!! You definitely need insect repellent for sitting the beautiful deck of your personal cottage!

    This lodge is gorgeous!! Makes you feel like you are with Tarzan and Jane right in the middle of the jungle. Great location just a few minutes walk from a lovely piece of beach, close to walking from restaurants and just a few minutes walk drive to Puerto Viejo and the Jaguar Sanctuary.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing, beautiful pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Little Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was wonderful but pizza was not.

    Ciebo tree, pathways, birds

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Serenity
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The staff were friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and surrounded by nature. Not too far from the beach and town. Plenty of food restaurants around if you missed eating on the property.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Adults Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing service, great location, & waking up in the middle of the jungle in a luxurious room was a great highlight. We will definitely come back again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    8.0
    Sin TV ni nevera en las habitaciones.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Que no tuvieran nevera ni tv

    Cercania a playas, piscina

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2024

    10
    Wonderful, ultimate getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the sounds of the animals but some soft souls may need a heads-up about the hauwler monkeys.

    Everything! This place is amazing! Insanely beautiful garden with wonderful rooms and spacious bathrooms. The ultimate getaway. Enjoy the pool or just relax in your hammock. Amazing place to just listen to the sounds of wildlife!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    9.0
    Pura vida
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The music in the morning …😅

    About everything 🫣☺️

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    10
    Fabulous! Quality is worth paying for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our bedroom and bathroom were in a standalone hut in the middle of lush tropical gardens and forest.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Adults Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    If I were to come back to the Carribean side of CR it would only be to visit this facility.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I didn't see any monkeys :-(

    Loved the peaceful atmosphere, it was very relaxing and just what we needed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed. Not that comfortable

    Nature

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Perfect place to disconnect. El desayuno super completo. La ubicacion respecto a la playa. Highly recommended. Volveria
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Little Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super lindo lugar. En medio de la vegetación es ideal para desconectarse

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Great location, just staff hospitality training required.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room - Adults Only
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were too many team members who didn’t seem to care or smile and many team members on their phones. In particular in the evening the restaurant service was miserable.

    The jungle setting is fabulous and just a short hop across the road to the beach. The star of the place by a long way is Gabi on reception who was outstanding in her service and friendliness. She was often rushed off her feet and I think her team mates could help her more.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic lodge but avoid their activity provider EWA!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the property itself. However their exclusive activity/service provider EWA is useless: they can be contacted by WhatsApp but barely answer messages. We ended up booking our activities through another hotel.

    Very comfortable lodges in a green environment.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    Amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything!

    The furniture and the way nature it’s perfectly conserve! The breakfast is really and the staff is super helpful and kind.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom shower could be better, we feel week the water pression there but not in the lavatory. Thank you

    Love the location!!!!! Is so close to beach!!!!!!!!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The loud leaf blower. Every day...

    EU and US socket in the room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Great relaxing experience beautiful beaches
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good everyday. Diana at reception was very welcoming Maria Jose was very attentive in the restaurant at night. The breakfast staff was very accommodating Massage therapists were excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfort and nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room - Adults Only
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well we observed some strange situation with one of the staff members and his behaviour with the wild animals. He was carrying a baby sloth inside the hotel facilities.

    The staff was very friendly and always ready to help. The room was perfect. We booked a tepee in a small hotel spot with a pool surrounded for an impressive vegetation. Close to the hotel you will find different restaurants and a small beach 200 m from the hotel (please take care, very dangerous rip currents). Public transport available to visit Manzanillo, Pints UVA , Cocles or Puerto Viejo. Tasty breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was fine, but it took forever to get served. However, the most annoying thing was that they never sent me the electronic invoice, even after I requested it at least three times.

    The room was nice and clean. The place is surrounded by the nature and it it well located. Really close to Playa Chiquita.

    Stayed in March 2024

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