200m de la Escuela , 70304 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
#51 of 85 hotels in Puerto Viejo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 60 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Alina
United StatesNeeds updating. Kitchen sink faucet was wobbly. Bathroom outdated and only 1 room had ac.
Proximity to beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Gary
United KingdomOwners could have been more friendly!! Sonia holds the place together,,, lovely lady !! X
No Breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Deck
United StatesThe beach front was limited and a bit rough (waves, rocks, etc), but a short walk along the beach led to a calm cove with no rocks
Very unique, private, wooded with wildlife and jungle all around. Hosts were amazing as well. Highly recommend
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Morgan
United StatesThis property is located very close to the main road through town. We could here traffic all night.
The proximity to the semi private beach.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Nancy
United StatesThe beds were very uncomfortable.
This was a great location, close to activities and restaurants and very quiet location. The wildlife at the beach house was amazing!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Shelagh
AustraliaThe stadd were very helpful and the gardens were beautiful with many animals, right on the beach
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Katie
United StatesNot something I didn't like but something to be aware of - if you're a high maintenance traveler, you probably won't like it. If you're only used to luxury hotels, than this is probably a little on the rugged side. E.g. you will see bugs, its just part of staying in the jungle. Also, there was no soap, shampoo, or conditioner which would've been useful.
It doesn't get cooler than staying in a jungle treehouse! I loved being around so much wildlife every day. I saw monkeys, toucans, macaws, iguanas, and all sorts of animals while I was there. It was incredible! The location is great. You can easily walk to restaurants nearby and also the beach, or there are bike rentals close by if you want to cycle. The staff are very helpful, friendly, and always quick to answer if you have any questions. The tree house itself was a lot of fun - I loved walking up the bridges to the main treehouse each day. It has a kitchen and grill if you want to cook your own food, hammock to laze in, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Not the fanciest set up, but unique and a very cool experience.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Martin
Austriait was not as clean as we expected but it was ok
It was really nice placed near the sea and the stuff was just awesome! we had little troubles with the gate but they solved the problem really quick and they were nice, especially Marta from the Service! Thank you for the Informations and the talks with you 😊👍🏽
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 2 April 2022
Douglas
NicaraguaLittle noisy in the the morning due to street traffic
Not applicable
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Lorena
PeruThe A/C can only be turned on/off with a switch, there is no remote provided so the temperature is already set. It trips the breaker and doesn't really work well for long periods of time.
This property has a few other houses on it but they're spread out and the space feels private. It has beach access and they provide beach towels for you. The bus has a cold drinking water dispenser & simple cooking can be done. We got to see 2 sloths on the property during our stay!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 28 November 2021
Blanche
Switzerlandthere could definitely be a better cleaning
the house is great. although, there is only one room on the top of the tree. the other, rather normal room, is on the ground floor. the bathroom is great and also the hot tub was cool
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 9 November 2021
Carlos
Costa RicaA very particular property with an excellent location, both quiet and close enough to good restaurants, general stores a wonderful beach... you name it!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Johnston
CanadaThe property is stunning. Very natural landscape and well maintained. Loved the walking trails within the property and that we had our own beach access. The suites are stunning! Loved the incorporation of nature into the structural design. All the extra amenities are great! Makes for a very comfortable and relaxing stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Daniel
United KingdomWonderful different with lots of things to explore for kids and adults
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
C
CanadaLoved it all
Absolutely beautiful! Saw so many little animals on the property
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Gitta
NetherlandsWe stayed in treehouse, very old accommodation, needs up dating like all other accommodation there, son got stung by a scorpio in the treehouse. Never again
Owners are nice people
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Markvr
United KingdomLocation was great - very quiet and close to the beach. The Tree House was wonderful. Unfortunately we could only stay one night and had to leave early.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Claire
United KingdomWe arrived with our two teenage children expecting to spend 5 wonderful nights in the Beach House to round off a fantastic 6-centre trip to Costa Rica. However, after one dreadful night we had no other choice but to leave because of serious health and safety concerns about the filthy equipment and dilapidated appliances and the stained, mouldy and broken furniture inside and outside. The fridge and the toilet were on their last legs as were some external doors, which we were advised to kick to get them to open and close! There weren’t enough chairs to sit on inside the house and those outside were practically unusable due to mouldy, damp cushions or the hazardous decking. The lack of a mosquito net for the extra put- you-up bed is just plain wrong – do they think the array of nasty biting insects will take pity on the person using it?!!!!! The grounds were underwhelming and sadly the whole place had a run-down feel to it. In writing this review our hope is that no one else has to suffer the same massive shock and disappointment that we did when we arrived at Tree House Lodge. We so wish we’d taken the time to read all the reviews and not just rely on the overall score! We have attached some photographs to show that the photos provided by Tree House Lodge bare little resemblance to the reallity. We want to acknowledge that the owner has reimbursed us £145 (of the £1280 we paid out) We maintain that the 50% refund we asked for would have been much fairer and certainly more ethical. He has a no refunds policy (go figure!) and has refused to accept that we were badly misled about the accommodation we were purchasing. Pura vida! We refused the calamity that was Tree House Lodge spoil an otherwise wonderful holiday and we managed to find some amazing alternative accommodation. We just hope that the Tree House Lodge will use their windfall from gullible holiday makers like us to fund some much needed improvements to the Beach House.
Tree House Lodge (and the Beach House specifically) must have been nice once, but not any longer. The owner and his staff were well meaning but their vision of eco-friendly accommodation fell far below the standards we found in the other eco-friendly places we stayed during our holiday (for example, Ecolirios, Guácimo and Los Pinos, Monteverde). The Beach House accommodation was one of the most expensive of our entire trip, but the simple truth is that it was shockingly bad - we have never stayed anywhere where the difference between what you pay and what you get is so utterly mismatched.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Michelle
United Statesloved it’s unique refurbished bus in the jungle. woke to howler monkeys daily
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Catherine
United Statesnada :)
this was the most unique hotel we’ve ever stayed in. sleeping here was incredible - you hear all the bugs and animals but none of them touch you :) one of a kind bath and jacuzzi inside. we had to book it again because we loved it so much! the owner is very involved and kind
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Lukas
Czech RepublicThey could work a bit on the beach access - bridges over the small river to make it look nicer and safer for the kids.
We stayed in the bus and it was exceptional. Very friendly staff, clean, comfortable... Definitely something different! Beautiful beach, easy to get around, great for kids. We loved our stay here and would definitely go back.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2023
Dionne
United KingdomWe stayed in the School Bus. As a family with a daughter who is a fan of the US TV show The Magic School Bus it was perfect. The location really is incredibly beautiful. The secluded beach a minutes walk away. The wildlife was abundant with a sloth, iguanas, toucans and much more. Maria at reception was really helpful. We didn't want to leave and definitely want to go back.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Jan
Czech RepublicWe took the school-bus which was surprisingly spacious and comfortable. Private entry to the deserted beach. Safe and surrounded by garden.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 23 November 2022
Jan
Czech RepublicNo complaints.
we took the “bus” which is fun and very comfortable. private garden leads directly to the pristine beach. there are beach chairs waiting for you. peace, light, lots of friendly animals to appretiate.
Stayed in November 2022
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