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Reviews of Calala Lodge

1km South of Rio Lajas bridge, 60100 Cabuya, Costa Rica

#3 of 13 hotels in Cabuya

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 79 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    9.0
    Memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t surf at this location but a location not far away works.

    The location is excellent, just off the beach and palm setting. The pool is inviting and the food is great.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Don't miss a stay at this hidden gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The access to the property is on an unpaved bumpy road but once you arrive, it is worth the drive.

    What a wonderful experience to stay in this unique, private oasis. The grounds were beautiful and full of native plants. The pool area is lush and very relaxing. The dining and reception area is beautiful and inviting. The chalet we stayed in is cool with an outdoor shower and upstairs balcony as well as ground level patio. The property is right on the beach and has relaxing seating there to enjoy breakfast or watch the sunset. Last but not least, the staff is awesome, there to help in any way. They are as professional as what you would have in the finest hotels anywhere.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    9.0
    A destination hotel, not just a stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    AC would be nice but it's ok, wash rags for showering also would be nice, the road is close so there was dust and some noise but it was not a big problem

    great location, friendly and quick service, beautiful grounds/trees/plants, well kept and clean, better than average food, prices fair, safe, friendly stray cat that we enjoyed petting, the eating area by the sea is really beautiful, good towels, coffee in room, breakfast, the soaps and shampoo provided were good quality, everything was really nice and we would be happy to stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Perfectly pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I paid for beachfront accomodation expecting to look straight out to sea - it was more beachside

    Lovely location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    10
    We had an excellent stay here and very much enjoyed the grounds, food, and the amazing staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too small of a”kitchenette”

    Friendly staff and beautiful grounds. The cabins were a great size and very clean. Food was excellent!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    8.0
    I recommend this place but not if you have mobility issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really enjoyed our stay. Had an Authentic Typical Tico cold shower but would have preferred a warm one.

    Breakfast was good. Staff was awesome. Old growth Jungle setting was beautiful right on the ocean. Private little Aframe cabins. Wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    10
    So far my top location during my travels in Costa Rica, very clise to attractions like Waterfalls, Nature Reserve, other
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Top location, lodges at the beachfront, beautiful property, nice seating area at the beach with hammocks, swings, yoga deck.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    9.0
    If you are looking to get away from it all, Calala Lodge Resort is a great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No desk in the cabins, the beach is not good for swimming (shallow and rocky) except at high tide

    Friendly staff, beautiful pool, located against the beach.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People on this site keep complaining they had a few ants in their lodge? Yeah, it's a beach in Costa Rica. There's gonna be a few bugs. We didn't care about that. The beds were very firm, bordering on hard which I've found is standard in Costa Rica. The toilet in our lodge would leak water when it was flushed, leading us to bunch towels around the bottom.

    The location is incredible. And the layout of the grounds is really cool. You really are right at the beach, and the little walkways to the cabinets are so beautiful. Also the shower was SO GOOD. I absolutely recommend watching the tree tops at dusk for some gorgeous wildlife. We loved the food and the drink options. Also, there's a very cute resort dog and a resort cat that say hi to you if you're comfortable. We enjoyed spending time with them.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cabin was ensconced in forest with a lovely ocean view. Quiet and peaceful, but steps away from restaurant.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2024

    10
    Thank you so much!
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Welcoming, close to the beach. Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating to my needs

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely lodge with beautiful view through trees to the sea. Pool and amazing food at restaurant. Beachside dining. Manuel was a great host.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Weather (but it nothing to do about it)

    Location and accommodation and foot

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    If you want a magical, nature filled stay in a location away from the business of a bigger town this is your place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, restaurant, pool, sounds of macaws and monkeys right outside your door, the tranquility, lush vibrant colors everywhere. Staff were very helpful and amazing. It was magical! Will definitely be back!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The "beach" was mainly rocks and dependent on the tide. It was still nice to walk down the beach during low tides.

    Cool jungle property with an exceptionally responsive staff and restaurant. Pool area was interesting. Clean modern bathroom. Lodge on second floor was nice and breezy.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderfull stay inside nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Be careful, access road is quite difficult, requises an SUV...

    Duplex wood house integrated inside a garden! Same for the nice pool. Nature is everywhere! Tables and hamac by the beach, were restaurant can deliver meal! Wonderfull wild beach!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can’t think of anything.

    This lodge is a piece of paradise. It is right at the beach, has a beautiful pool. The individual huts/houses are great! The outdoor shower is very nice. The staff is very nice and always helpful. The internet worked. Also, we had the best dinner in Costa Rica in this lodge so far (and we have been to highly rated restaurants). I highly recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location, amazing food. So much beauty.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The food was amazing, staff was great! I loved my bungalow. The sound of the sea put me to sleep every night.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    You can’t get any closer to the beach, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    Excellent location for the beach, a great stray , friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Charming stay near Tamarindo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shame there was no airconditioning. The fan did help.

    We had a cute little house right at the beach. Lovely swimming pool. Great kitchen. One evening the place turned into an outdoor cinema. Fantastic atmosphere. Lovely owners and staff members.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning

    The staff is awesome... we loved Manuel! The place is a little jungle paradise on the ocean. A nice pool, a rocky beach, monkeys in the trees, and an excellent restaurant. We enjoyed yoga and the remote area of the lodge. Like stepping back into the real Costa Rica before it got all commercialized.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Best staff in Montezuma, good food, and great for a peaceful retreat!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to leave …

    Best location, chill environment and really great staff!!! Amazing yoga instructor 20m from the waves, food was good as well!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place with wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little expensive.

    Great breakfast, amazing location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    My sister and I had a lovely 3 full days exploring Cabuya, Cabo Blanca, and Montezuma falls
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Seating in the shade right at the beach. Nice paths to cabins. Open air dining and bar next to pool. El encantador y joven personal siempre fue amable y servicial, relajado y eficiente. la comida era deliciosa.

    Stayed in February 2024

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