Name: Shawandha Lodge
Address: Playa Chiquita, 00011 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, Playa Chiquita, Limon, 00011, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.5

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Lodge Shawandha Lodge

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Bungalows are in the big djungle garden. Nice atmosphere. Cute shape of bathroom. Wonderful patio with hammock. Awaikening in the midfle of djungle rumors is super wow !!

Britta, Italy

Shawanda’s bungalows are in a beautiful tropical setting. Each bungalow has a lovely porch with a couch and a hammock. The bungalows are large as is the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. It is a short walk to the beach across the street. Breakfast is included and it was quite good. The dining room is pretty. There are nice sitting areas on the property.

Kathryn, USA

Excellent customer service by one staff, went above and beyond to get us food in a downpour as the hotel doesn’t have any food available for most of the day. Gardens are beautiful, nice private patios with hammocks. Lots of wildlife to enjoy.

Jessica, Canada

So we stayed there for a spontaneous night. The staff was really kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the location itself is very naturefriendly. Not taking any living environment away for the surrounding animals (monkeys, sloths, birds etc) which I liked a lot and also can be seen if you‘re lucky. - Short walk to the beach - Nice jungle feeling Be sure to check out the restaurant nearby called ‚GypSea‘. Worth supporting! (vegan, glutenfree stuff available, also burger and fish if they catched some)

Lance, Switzerland

Lovely complex with gorgeous wooden huts. It Is lovely to awake with the sounds of the rainforest - there are many different types of animals here, including howler monkeys. The food at the restaurant is delicious and staff are very friendly. It is a very welcoming place to stay. The pool is also an added bonus for those who are not fans of sunbathing on the beach!

Susie, United Kingdom

Friendly staff. Superb location. The monkeys at sunrise and sunset. Unforgettable.

Thomas, United Kingdom

The garden was really beautiful as the design of the lodge

Marianne, Netherlands

Comfortable cabin in jungle-like garden. Good breakfasts - fruit plate, eggs, coffee. Lots of wildlife nearby - sounds of howler monkeys in the morning. Attractive swimming pool. Excellent nearby places to eat - dinner in the hotel seemed a bit expensive. Strongly recommend a guided walk at the Cahuita national park. Hired bikes - $6 a day - to explore local area.

Stephen, United Kingdom

the location, the setting, the peace and quiet, the pool.

Howard, United Kingdom

It is in the jungle and you have the animals right outside your house

Trine, Denmark

8.9

Great location!
Nearby beaches

What guests loved the most:
“Bungalows are in the big djungle garden. Nice atmosphere. Cute shape of bathroom. Wonderful patio with hammock. Awaikening in the midfle of djungle rumors is super wow !!”

Britta Italy
“Shawanda’s bungalows are in a beautiful tropical setting. Each bungalow has a lovely porch with a couch and a hammock. The bungalows are large as is the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. ”

Kathryn USA
“Excellent customer service by one staff, went above and beyond to get us food in a downpour as the hotel doesn’t have any food available for most of the day. ”

Jessica Canada
“So we stayed there for a spontaneous night. The staff was really kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the location itself is very naturefriendly. ”

Lance Switzerland
“Lovely complex with gorgeous wooden huts. It Is lovely to awake with the sounds of the rainforest - there are many different types of animals here, including howler monkeys. ”

Susie United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Superb location. The monkeys at sunrise and sunset. Unforgettable.”

Thomas United Kingdom
“The garden was really beautiful as the design of the lodge”

Marianne Netherlands
“Comfortable cabin in jungle-like garden. Good breakfasts - fruit plate, eggs, coffee. Lots of wildlife nearby - sounds of howler monkeys in the morning. Attractive swimming pool. ”

Stephen United Kingdom
“the location, the setting, the peace and quiet, the pool.”

Howard United Kingdom
“It is in the jungle and you have the animals right outside your house”

Trine Denmark

strategically located by the beach, Shawandha Lodge offers accommodation in Puerto Viejo. the property features an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access. A full Continental breakfast is included daily.

With scenic garden views and hardwood floors, each room at Shawandha Lodge is equipped with a seating area and a spacious wardrobe. They also include private bathrooms, complete with a shower and a hairdryer.

Guests staying at Shawandha Lodge can enjoy the property's private beach area or relax in the sun lounges by the pool. There is also an on site bar and a restaurant, serving delicious local dishes.

Other services offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and dry cleaning. Free parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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The Perfect Way To Enjoy Nature in Costa Rica! Hotel Shawandha Lodge is perfect for: Nature lovers, Bird watchers, Honeymoon, Couples, Artists, Writers, Photographers, Small retreats, etc.

Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Jaguar Rescue Center
1 miles

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“So we stayed there for a spontaneous night. The staff was really kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the location itself is very naturefriendly. N...”

Lance

Switzerland

7.9

“Friendly staff. Superb location. The monkeys at sunrise and sunset. Unforgettable.”

Thomas

United Kingdom

“the location, the setting, the peace and quiet, the pool.”

Howard

United Kingdom

7.5

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Cuisine: Caribbean

Menu: Buffet

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From 14:30 hours

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Until 12:00 hours

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged USD 40 per night for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 6 years are charged USD 40 per night for extra beds.

All further older children or adults are charged USD 40 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Shawandha Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“Shawanda’s bungalows are in a beautiful tropical setting. Each bungalow has a lovely porch with a couch and a hammock. The bungalows are large as is the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. It is a short walk to the beach across the street. Breakfast is included and it was quite good. The dining room is pretty. There are nice sitting areas on the property.”

Kathryn

USA

“Excellent customer service by one staff, went above and beyond to get us food in a downpour as the hotel doesn’t have any food available for most of the day. Gardens are beautiful, nice private patios with hammocks. Lots of wildlife to enjoy.”

Jessica

Canada

“So we stayed there for a spontaneous night. The staff was really kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the location itself is very naturefriendly. Not taking any living environment away for the surrounding animals (monkeys, sloths, birds etc) which I liked a lot and also can be seen if you‘re lucky. - Short walk to the beach - Nice jungle feeling Be sure to check out the restaurant nearby called ‚GypSea‘. Worth supporting! (vegan, glutenfree stuff available, also burger and fish if they catched some)”

“Lovely complex with gorgeous wooden huts. It Is lovely to awake with the sounds of the rainforest - there are many different types of animals here, including howler monkeys. The food at the restaurant is delicious and staff are very friendly. It is a very welcoming place to stay. The pool is also an added bonus for those who are not fans of sunbathing on the beach!”

Susie

“Comfortable cabin in jungle-like garden. Good breakfasts - fruit plate, eggs, coffee. Lots of wildlife nearby - sounds of howler monkeys in the morning. Attractive swimming pool. Excellent nearby places to eat - dinner in the hotel seemed a bit expensive. Strongly recommend a guided walk at the Cahuita national park. Hired bikes - $6 a day - to explore local area.”

Stephen

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Reviewed: 9 December 2018

Britta
Italy

2 helpful votes
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner as well most of the staff are lacking a smile. All are okay, but nobody is showing a real effort towards the guests. In the bungalows should be paid more attention to cleanness. I asked for a sheet without stains, but did not get an answer. The hairdryer, the bottom of the toilet were not clean. Some of the rings to hold the curtains were out of place. Spidercobbs were in lots of the corners. Although each day is cleaning staff on the way, they oversee lots of little details. This should improve, if not, the prices are too high. No private beach. At Chiquita there is almost no sand beach between trees and ocean. Much better at Cocles !
Bungalows are in the big djungle garden. Nice atmosphere. Cute shape of bathroom. Wonderful patio with hammock. Awaikening in the midfle of djungle rumors is super wow !!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 9 December 2018

Kathryn
USA
6.7

“Shawanda has a wonderful location, but is not as well cared for as it used to be.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Facilities seemed a bit tired and could have been cleaner. Toothbrush holder was filthy. Reception staff could have been friendlier. The lodge had no umbrellas which is very uncommon for lodges in Costa Rica, especially on the Caribbean. The beach towels were very old and stained.
Shawanda’s bungalows are in a beautiful tropical setting. Each bungalow has a lovely porch with a couch and a hammock. The bungalows are large as is the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. It is a short walk to the beach across the street. Breakfast is included and it was quite good. The dining room is pretty. There are nice sitting areas on the property.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 14 November 2018

Jessica
Canada
5.4

Passable
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Linens and beds need a major update, many stains on bedding and springs popping out of mattresses. No food available from 10-530. Road noise quite loud. No positive energy about the place in comparison to others in the area. Has potential but needs a refresh in many respects.
Excellent customer service by one staff, went above and beyond to get us food in a downpour as the hotel doesn’t have any food available for most of the day. Gardens are beautiful, nice private patios with hammocks. Lots of wildlife to enjoy.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 2 November 2018

Lance
Switzerland
7.9

“Good for a night but way too expensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nevertheless the price we payed for one night was way too expensive for what‘s delivered. There‘s WiFi only available in the WiFi-area and it wasn‘t even working there. As mosquitos like me a lot it was kind of a dinner for them. Maybe they should add a MOSQUITONET for the bed. (slept well but I had like 7 bites on my head, ear etc the next day)
So we stayed there for a spontaneous night. The staff was really kind and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and the location itself is very naturefriendly. Not taking any living environment away for the surrounding animals (monkeys, sloths, birds etc) which I liked a lot and also can be seen if you‘re lucky. - Short walk to the beach - Nice jungle feeling Be sure to check out the restaurant nearby called ‚GypSea‘. Worth supporting! (vegan, glutenfree stuff available, also burger and fish if they catched some)

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 October 2018

Susie
United Kingdom
9.2

“Overall we had a lovely time here and would stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is a shame that the restaurant has no service between 10am-4pm, including no drinks. There are no coffee machines in the rooms, so if you would like a hot drink between these times you will have to look elsewhere. Also as lovely as the huts were, the beds became damp due to the humidity - this made it a little unpleasant to get into at night! It would be beneficial if the beds had a waterproof cover of sorts to keep the beds dry when not in use. However both of these issues are minor and I would still recommend this complex to anyone who is interested staying here.
Lovely complex with gorgeous wooden huts. It Is lovely to awake with the sounds of the rainforest - there are many different types of animals here, including howler monkeys. The food at the restaurant is delicious and staff are very friendly. It is a very welcoming place to stay. The pool is also an added bonus for those who are not fans of sunbathing on the beach!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 25 September 2018

Thomas
United Kingdom
10

“2 nights of”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff. Superb location. The monkeys at sunrise and sunset. Unforgettable.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 3 September 2018

Marianne
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bad WiFi and breakfast with little variations, but that seems to be discussable. Little warm water in shower.
The garden was really beautiful as the design of the lodge

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 9 July 2018

Stephen
United Kingdom
9.2

“Excellent stay in cabins set in beautiful garden.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Disappointed with local beach - though beautiful, it was more for surfers than for swimming. Otherwise a great area.
Comfortable cabin in jungle-like garden. Good breakfasts - fruit plate, eggs, coffee. Lots of wildlife nearby - sounds of howler monkeys in the morning. Attractive swimming pool. Excellent nearby places to eat - dinner in the hotel seemed a bit expensive. Strongly recommend a guided walk at the Cahuita national park. Hired bikes - $6 a day - to explore local area.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 29 June 2018

k8errm24
Costa Rica

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Great Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
NA
We had a great time during our stay at the Shawandha Lodge. Our cabin was charming and comfortable. The hotel has beautiful gardens, pool area, and lounge space. Breakfast was delicious in the mornings!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 29 May 2018

Felix
USA
10

“My humble great experience in this lovely place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It could use a mini fridge and a hot water kettle for late night teas and coffees.
Everything else..love the forest all around the huts.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 18 April 2018

Howard
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
This hotel has so much potential. It could be fantastic but doesn't quite get there. It needs a bit of a makeover particularly the restaurant menu and the communal areas which are a bit soulless. One incident at breakfast on our second morning. Our two children didn't like coffee and we asked for hot chocolate. We were informed there was no milk left; this was 8 am in the morning. After some thought my wife asked if she went to the supermarket to buy some milk whether they would heat it up and make us some coffee. The waitress said yes but that the restaurant would be closed from 10. We were shocked that the hotel didn't offer to get some milk for us rather than send us out to fetch it. We have never experienced anything like it. The waitress was also quite off as though we were being difficult. Its a shame about such a little incidence. As for the hotel if it had a better restaurant menu, and more soul it could be great as the setting is so beautiful.
the location, the setting, the peace and quiet, the pool.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: 30 November 2017

Anonymous
Panama
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only confusion we had was that they charge $40 per child under 2 and we have twins, so ended up paying $80 additional per night on top of the room rate, so we paid 50% more nightly then anticipated. This info is available in the details, we didn’t see it and it’s certainly not common.
IT was a cool property.

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: 23 November 2017

Eduardo
USA
10

“Pura Vida Maes!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They need bigger beach towels.
There are places to stay and then there ARE places to stay. Shawandha lodge IS the home away from home to come to in Costa Rica's South Caribbean. Cleanliness of the room was impecable, the food delicious, the staff on point, private gorgeous beach access available as well. As the name clearly implies this is not a "four star" stay -but- my wife and I have travelled far and wide and will definitely be back for more. A Cachete!!

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: 12 November 2017

Sarah
Canada
10

“Had a wonderful time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was all good
It was cosy

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: 10 November 2017

Trine
Denmark

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Perfekt chill in the jungle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is in the jungle and you have the animals right outside your house

Stayed in November 2017

Sleeps	Room type
	Standard Quadruple Room 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room features a seating area, a private bathroom and hardwood floors. It offers a terrace with views of the property's garden. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Washing Machine • Private bathroom • Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Tumble dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Double Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a seating area, a private bathroom and hardwood floors. It offers a terrace with views of the property's garden. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Washing Machine • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Tumble dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Triple Room 3 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This triple room features a seating area, a private bathroom and hardwood floors. It offers a terrace with views of the property's garden. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Washing Machine • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Tumble dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Outdoor furniture • Entire unit located on ground floor • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Little Cabin 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This bungalow has a seating area, private entrance and sofa. Bungalow facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • Hairdryer • Iron • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Washing Machine • Private bathroom • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Private entrance • Sofa • Dining area • Tumble dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Landmark view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Entire unit located on ground floor • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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