Location
Rooms
13 (7 bungalows and 6 suites).
Periods of closure
Food + Drink
One retro-inspired restaurant with curated Caribbean vibes.
Vibes
Charm + Character
Getting here requires either a 4-hour zen exercise from San José or a 7-hour commitment from Liberia – consider it a pilgrimage to cool. The mother-daughter duo behind this place turns conventional hotel design on its head, mixing Caribbean tradition with 70s swagger that somehow works brilliantly. No kids under 4 (the howler monkeys are noise enough), and while the beach plays hard to get (3-minute walk), the jungle-meets-design vibe makes up for it. Watch for monkeys treating your veranda like their personal catwalk.
Swimming Pool
Gym
Spa
Bicycles Available
Wi-Fi
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly
Electric Car Charging
Beach Access
Hiking Trails
Accessible
Sustainable
Adults Only
Age Restriction 16+
Age Restriction
Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.
It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica's Caribbean coast - where reggae replaces reggaeton
Nearest international airport
San José International (SJO)
Distance from airport
135 miles/217 km
Journey time
4 hours by road, pack your playlist accordingly
Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season
Most basic room
Pavlova Suite
$300
$400
$350
Mid-priced room
Caribbean Bungalow
$350
$500
$400
Most expensive room
Large Bungalow
$450
$600
$525
Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.
Amenities In our room
Air Conditioning
Coffee Machine
Microwave
Mini-Bar
Room Service
Top-Scoring Pillows*
TV
*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.
Food + Drink On-site surprises
The main restaurant does the heavy lifting here, but unlike most captive audience situations, they keep both the quality high and prices surprisingly reasonable. The space itself is a masterclass in aesthetic audacity – traditional Caribbean architecture collides with 70s retro in a way that shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Beach club dining adds sand-between-toes options, and local restaurants within a 10-minute drive mean you’re not married to the menu. The curated soundtrack matches the design ambition, creating an atmosphere that’s more sophisticated beach shack than stuffy resort.
