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Just 50 metres from the beach, Hotel El Encanto is located in Cahuita and features a pool and a restaurant. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and private terraces. The tropical-style rooms here will provide you with a ceiling fan, wardrobe and private bathroom with a shower. They feature rustic wooden décor, plus a safety-deposit box. Guests enjoy local and international cuisine for breakfast and dinner at El Encanto’s restaurant, and the property also has a fully stocked bar. Free tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day. Guests can reach Cahuita Town Centre, which offers restaurant and shopping, in a 5-minute walk, while Cahuita National Park is only 850 metres away. Limon International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Hotel El Encanto.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Cahuita, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Laboucane
    Canada Canada
    The staff were incredibly accommodating. Our room was huge and comfortable. Breakfast was very good and both pools were lovely. There is lots of wildlife around, birds, iguanas, frogs and lizards. I saw a green basilisk in the hotel courtyard and...
  • Esther
    Belgium Belgium
    Very cute, clean bungalows in a nice garden with a lot of birds. Very close to the beach and walking distance from Cahuita national parc entrance.. The breakfast was really good.
  • Sylwia
    Poland Poland
    Hotel has an an amazing garden with sloth, lizards and tones of different animals with beautiful plants, two swimming pools. in the garden there were many places with hammocks and hanging chairs that gave the opportunity to relax and hide from...
  • Laura
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful hotel with a wonderful garden and pool area, great breakfast, kind staff situated just a little bit off the center of Cahuita. I didn’t have the chance to have a dinner at their restaurant but the cocktail was delicious. Would return again.
  • Silvia
    France France
    Super nice staff. The rooms and the gardens are nicely decorated. The breakfast is very good and generous. The beach (Playa Negra) is 5 minutes walking distance.
  • Roosmarie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful garden, clean pool, nice traditional breakfast. Sloth in the garden!
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    There was nothing at all not to like. The room upgrade was an unreal way to start our stay at El Encanto. Staff super friendly and helpful. The wildlife inside the grounds included sloths, toucans, frogs, iguanas, lizards and bunch more birds....
  • Esther
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious room, gorgeous gardens, decent pool. Great to see the resident sloth in the garden - what a treat. Some reviews said room #9 was very noisy above the kitchen. We stayed in room 9 and although above the kitchen the noise was not an...
  • Pilar
    Germany Germany
    Nice, quiet hotel with a good restaurant, pretty garden. Breakfast was excellent
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved this property - snuggled in the jungle with privacy and the beach just over the road. Wildlife in the garden including a sloth!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hotel El Encanto
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sofa

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hotel El Encanto takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$700 is required on arrival. That's about £528. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$31 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$31 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel El Encanto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of US$700 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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