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Reviews of Kalea Yard Hotel

Aeropuerto Este, 60702 Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica

#24 of 40 hotels in Puerto Jiménez

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Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    9.0
    calm and beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the Wi-Fi was not strong in the room and I had no internet connection with my cell phone provider so I needed to be on the kitchen or restaurant area if I needed to communicate with family.

    the rooms were all surrounded by gardens, it was far enough from downtown so it wasn’t nosy, very tranquil staying

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the kitchen could be equipped better

    great place, clean, there is a swimming pool

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay (almost) in the woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not many bicycles are available.

    The hotel is located a bit outside of the town, roughly 20 min walk. You can hear the howler monkeys for a wake up call. We were very satisfied with our stay. The hotel also offers bicycles for free to get around.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    8.0
    Really lovely accommodation in a quiet part of Puerto Jimenez, handy to the beachfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The bathroom could do with being updated.

    Really great pool area and kitchen facilities, with lovely bird life in the surroundings. Apartment was clean and comfortable, and the parking was very secure at night.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    9.0
    Very good location to stay if you are using Adventura Kayak Tours.
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is quite a walk to the Osa Lodge from the ferry dock and also to the beach.

    We booked the Osa Lodge because it is walking distance fronthe kayak excursion establishment. We had a reservation there for a mangrove jungle tour. Very heavy rains were coming on Wednesday so we were able to change our reservations to Tuesday at the last minute. The staff were extremely helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    9.0
    Good night rest, good coffee
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is far-ish from town and a bumpy road to get there-but that adds to the quietness.

    One reason I picked this place was for the pool and it is a small but very welcoming place where I was happy to land after the drive to Puerto J. Shady trees surround and we saw birds right from there. The bungalows are comfy and the ac works great, but the fan kept us cool at night just fine. Our hostess was wonderful, too! Thanks for the coffee in the am and use of the shared kitchen.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    7.0
    quite nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was a 25 minute walk to town, and no food options nearer.

    peaceful, calm, engrossed in nature. clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    7.0
    cheap place so you get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not clean enough, especially not the cooking area and utensils. Internet doesn’t get to the bedrooms at all, which is not nice given that there’s no reception in the area either. The pool area is absolutely dark at night, we asked and they said the pools lights were out of order. The whole place needs maintenance, but it is expected since it is cheap, so you get what you pay for.

    it is nice to hear the birds and monkeys around the property. We enjoyed hanging out by the pool while looking at the different species in the surroundings.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome place to stay

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2022

    8.0
    Great stay in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bungalows are run down/old. Can use a fix up.

    Quiet and beautiful location, beautiful garden and nice pool. Lovely staff and overall a very relaxed stay. Good airconditioning. A lot of animals near the hotel. Monkeys, birds, snakes, crocs. Amazing.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely host. Private bungalows.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This was such a wonderful place to stay! The apartment was clean and smelled absolutely wonderful. The garden was a small paradise with lots of lizards and monkeys and birds in the trees. The pets (little fluffy dog Bruno and cat Gatita) really made our stay perfect for our kids! The owner was very sweet.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    10
    Great place to spend the night. The birds there were numerous, and I loved hearing their songs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No breakfast, but great coffee! The host was friendly and helpful. She arranged a taxi for me when it was time to leave.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelled a bit musty and was dated. It needs a bit of freshening up. I was charged $74 when on booking.com the fee was@$67 including tax. Too tired to challenge we arrived. Not on my list of likes.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    1.0
    hope you luck out and get a room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the woman that runs this didn’t seem to care that she messed up. she tried to help find us another place, but she speaks very little English and fast Spanish. I ended up having to find a new place on my own.

    we couldn’t stay because she double booked and didn’t have room. nothing to like about that

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    3.0
    if you luck out and she actually has a room, it’s decent but not a good place to cook dinner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    our first night was fine, but when we came back after a night it Corcovado we found that she had double booked our room and we had to find a different place. she barely apologised. also, the communal kitchen was not well stocked. room was small and no hot water.

    room was clean and AC worked well. pool refreshing but small.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    6.0
    Well priced stay on a nice private property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabin door not closing properly, resulting in lots of bugs in the room, covering you at night. Curtains not blinding at all, when lights on; no privacy.

    Private little cabin. Beautiful and well maintained garden. On site secured parking. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    6.0
    A comfy out-of-town stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge was quite far out of town (further than it looks on a map because you have to walk around the airport). It was quite basic so I think it was perhaps a bit overpriced.

    A nice little cabin in a quiet location, the facilities looked good but we didn't really use them as we were only there one night

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2022

    5.0
    We expected to be in the lodge, instead we got the poorest equipped room and no typical lodge servic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It looks like the lodge is working only partially. Restaurant was closed, we came late wanted to have a dinner. Staff was friendly ordered something for us. There was no breakfest either, apart from coffee. We havent seen any other torists, only a lot of cleaning staff everywhere. There was no toaletries, no place to put our own cosmetics. Outside there were nice plants, but no grass just black soil.

    There was no breakfest. Location was good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    Should have had more time here fantastic location!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hummingbirds in the garden close to the airport

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    5.0
    could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    maybe because it was low season, the facility was not well taken care. the bathroom was in really bad conditions. no breakfast included despite being sold as such.

    The staff is the most friendly and kind people you will meet

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely rooms surrounded by beautiful gardens! Lots of birds and butterflies in the morning.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

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