Getting there by car involved some anxiety as usually you have to cross three rivers along with drive for a number of miles on a long dirt road that is rough in parts. Luckily, they told us the day of our arrival that they would pick us up before the rivers as they were too high to cross and it appears that they would do the same for others so that you and your car can get there safely.

We loved being in a remote place in nature with other liked minded folks. The guide who offered the natural history hike was also great and his enthusiasm was contagious! We saw all sorts of wildlife that we did not see elsewhere. This is a unique place that has a special air to it.

Stayed in February 2024

The chairs in our room were not comfortable

The ride along 6 miles of forest track is not for the faint hearted or anyone in a hurry. However, it is well worth while as it leads to the unique experience that is Selva Bananito. The staff were helpful, friendly and always available. The organised tours were excellent. The food was very good with a splendid dining room set in the heart of the forest. Our room (cabin) had two beds with nets, superb views and a good bathroom

Stayed in January 2024

Loved everything! From the exceedingly comfortable stay in the middle of the forest! Thoughtfully designed and served community style meals with candle light during the dark forest evenings to the efforts to raise awareness of environmental stewardship! Frequent check ins to make sure we are happy, complementary upgrades, sweet and knowledgeable guides to pura vida nature! Loved every moment of our stay and look forward to many more!

Stayed in December 2023

Not as much bird life as hoped for

Superb staff, night walk, zipline, location

Stayed in October 2023

A beautiful location with a lot of options for activities and great staff. I recommend the all-inclusive package, that comes with three meals a day (all excellent, home-cooked meals) and a number of prepaid activities like horseback riding, bird watching, and tree climbing (the three we did). We also got to meet and know several others staying during the meals, and even bumped into a few of them later on our travels in Costa Rica. And Selva Bananito shouldn't be mentioned without their strides in the conservation and regeneration of nature. They're worth supporting just for their continuing efforts to protect and preserve the richness of Costa Rica's ecology into the future. The fantastic stay was a bonus.

Stayed in October 2023

If you want to feel nature and generate a real jungle experience, Selva Bananito Lodge is an impressive place to stay.. You learn how the protection of wilderness and wildlife works and it creates an unbelievable feeling that there are substantial positive and successful projects that embrace ecotourism and nature protection. The Bananito Lodge Team is super smart, very helpful in explaining the wilderness, great people. You are very close to nature.

Stayed in April 2023

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Remote. Natural setting

Stayed in February 2023

The location is exceptional. Beautiful little cabins in the middle of the jungle. The ride to get there is an adventure for itself.

Stayed in March 2023

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Scenic bungalows with open spaces all around you to strengthen the “in-nature experience”. Passionate owner & staff with a strong ambition to protect our ecosystems. True jungle experience during guides walk(s). Staff is very flexible to accomodate (young) kids.

Stayed in January 2023

Superb location in the middle of nowhere. Adventurous ride to the lodge. The lodge is surrounded by lush nature. Owner Jürgen is a very driven nature and wildlife protector and by visiting this place you contribute to this cause.

Stayed in July 2022

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we had so much fun. it was very adventurous and for everybody who is seeking something different a must visit. the ride to the lodge was very scenic and we crossed two rivers- so a lot of fun! We did horseback riding, flying over the rainforest and Caribbean coast, Canopy tour and bird watching. we had a very good time and learned a lot! we recommend to book full-board in advance. it is worth it since the food is very good!

Stayed in June 2022

Truly a special place and an experience to remember. The way to the lodge was no problem with our car at all. Fernando our guide for the next two days was extremely friendly (and funny), the food which was served together with the other guests was very good and our 4 hour hiking tour through the primary forest also something we will remember for always. Perfect for our last two days in Costa Rica, ending our vacation in a quiet environment surrounded by nature. The owner Jürgen explained us a lot about the land and we can just congratulate the family on what they have accomplished and their mission to care for the area and its animals.

Stayed in March 2022

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Commitment and strategy to preserve nature, the primary forest, the water resources Friendliness of staff

Stayed in February 2022

Tours quiet expensive for what you get

All in all a very special lodge in a special location with friendly and motivated staff trying to explain and show the alternative way of leading a lodge in the rainforest. Very comfortable rooms (with partially open windows-you will be in the midth of the nature and wake up by the sound of the birds and animals in the morning), good food (with limited choice) and even warm water !

Stayed in November 2021

The concept of the lodge and reserve combining tourism, education, sustainability, nature conservation and regeneration on a finca that was once destinated to deforestation is very promissing. It is a great place to stay for a couple of days of more and experience the jungle and sustainable farming. Very comfortable cabins and delicous meals are provided and there are plenty of things to do and see. The whole team is very friendly and helpful. We will put this lodge on our schedule for a longer stay for our next visit to CR.

Stayed in November 2021

The staff was exceptional. Jurgen is a real eco enthusiast and loved to tell us all about the objectives and achievements of the lodge. He introduced his family for a chat and they joined us for meals. When he heard that it was my birthday (75) he insisted on taking me on a flight in his auto gyro over the jungle and supplying a cake for the occasion. The bed and room were very comfortable and clean.

Stayed in October 2021

Due to staff shortages, we had some problems during our stay, so these might have been resolved already: - noone at the reception when we arrived - no information about tours and prices - quite pricey dinner with no alternative (one starter+main+dessert per night, no other restaurants around) - until the very end we did not 100% understand which activities are supported by our room rates which are a little pricey but are supposed to be used for the project

- beautiful remote lodge, far away from civilization in the middle of the jungle (therefore very basic accomodations) - really nice hike around the lodge with our guide Allan (highlight of our stay!) - honorable project for maintaining the rainforest

Stayed in January 2022

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Stayed in December 2023

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in January 2022