Reviews of Shawandha Lodge 3 stars
Playa Chiquita, 00011 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything top
Nope
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
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
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything
No trahs can in the room
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe bungalow
The restaurant
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOne friendly staff member: Victoria. That was it.
Open bathroom, zero privacy. Noise place with lawn movers and blowers all day. Lots of kids running around screaming "capibara"
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis 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.
The midges!! You definitely need insect repellent for sitting the beautiful deck of your personal cottage!
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe grounds were beautiful and it’s a perfect distance from the party scene that’s closer to town. Quieter area!
The beds were the most uncomfortable of our entire 2 week trip. Truly awful sheets, flat pillows and beds that creaked every time you moved on its stone hard mattresses. The non-stop leaf blowers were too much! It went all day everyday scaring away animals and taking away from the peaceful nature surrounding you. For the money, there are much better options nearby.
Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewCiebo tree, pathways, birds
Breakfast was wonderful but pizza was not.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
N/A
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing! Kevin made the check in process so easy and was available for questions and suggestions on what to do in Puerto Viejo. Can’t wait to return.
Could hear some traffic noise with the cabins closer to the front.
Reviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAmazing 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.
Nothing
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewCercania a playas, piscina
Que no tuvieran nevera ni tv
Reviewed: 18 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEverything! 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!
I loved the sounds of the animals but some soft souls may need a heads-up about the hauwler monkeys.
Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewAbout everything 🫣☺️
The music in the morning …😅
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewOur bedroom and bathroom were in a standalone hut in the middle of lush tropical gardens and forest.