Top Hotels in Province of Limon
Province of Limon Hotels | Places to Stay in Province of Limon
Discover the best hotels in Province of Limon including Hotel Banana Azul, Playa Negra Guesthouse, Hotel Aguas Claras, Laguna Lodge Tortuguero, Pachira Lodge, Hotel Blue Conga, Colina Secreta Glamping, Hotel El Colibri Rojo, Mawamba Lodge, Hotel El Encanto.
Restaurants in Province of Limon
1. Hotel Banana Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2064 reviews
The Banana Azul hotel is a small and simple hotel north of town on Playa Negra. The small boutique hotel has been created with care using local products and a philosophy that emphasizes relaxation. We cater to adults, 16 years and over. Blooming gardens adorn the property, as does several freely-hanging hammocks, providing the perfect spot for afternoon napping or leisurely reading. A meandering pond inhabited by fish and turtles flows through portions of the property adding a lighter element to the ongoing natural soundtrack of waves crashing against the shoreline. The hotel consists of 25 beautiful guest rooms with private baths, fans (some with A/C), and free WiFi. Most rooms are on the second floor of the main building, and open onto a large veranda with sweeping ocean views and of the garden. Banana Azul offers its guests a quaint restaurant that serves a complimentary filling breakfast, variety of lunch options and refreshing drinks throughout the day and a relaxing three entre dinner option in a romantic atmosphere at night. Caribe Fun Tours is on site to assist with tours and transportation needs and can assist with a variety of package options including visits to the Arenal Volcano, canopy tours, snorkeling trips, and even rafting excursions.
Not animal friendly, not pura vida
Reviewed By Phillipos42Me and my partner were there shortly and we can't attest to the quality of the food or anything else. But we went to try and get dinner and not 5 minutes had passed when one of the staff agressively kicked a dog that was hanging around the restaurant . I understand wanting to keep animals out of restaurant for health and sanitary reasons but there's better ways than kicking an innocent animal and possibly hurting it.
2. Playa Negra Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 735 reviews
Playa Negra Guesthouse is a small beach front hotel located on Playa Negra of Cahuita, on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, one kilometer north of the centre of the town of Cahuita. Opened in December 2008, the hotel offers upper scale accommodation consisting of three lovely, fully equipped Caribbean style cottages, three tastefully decorated guest rooms, swimming pool and pool house. The cottages and rooms overlook lush, carefully maintained gardens. Some unit have A/C.
Beautiful, magical Caribbean style guest house and grounds
Reviewed By Susan EWe spent six nights at Playa Negra Guesthouse and absolutely loved it! The owners, Marise and Pierre, are kind, very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. They are enthusiastic in pointing out and teaching about the animals and plants on the property. We saw sloths, multiple bird varieties, frogs and heard monkeys. The gardens with pool area is stunningly beautiful and peaceful. The Playa Negra beach and ocean are just steps out the door from the guesthouse. Our room was lovely, meticulously clean and refreshed every day. It was an easy walk to the amazing Parque Nacional Cahuita, multiple restaurant choices and small grocery stores. My favorite memory is sitting on our veranda in the morning, drinking coffee, and listening to both the ocean waves lapping the shoreline and howler monkeys in the trees! We did not have a car and didn't need one. The owners arranged for a driver from San Jose for us. One day we took a local bus to Manzanillo and Punta Uva. It is also easy to arrange for a cab. We LOVED our stay at Playa Negra Guesthouse!!
3. Hotel Aguas Claras
Overall Ratings
5 based on 151 reviews
Set just a hop and a skip from the golden sands of Playa Chiquita in Puerto Viejo, Aguas Claras is the only five star hotel on Costa Rica’s sunkissed Caribbean Coast. Nuzzled amidst tropical gardens beside the ocean, ours is a sustainable luxury destination where nature, arts and community harmoniously intertwine. The life work of a local Costa Rican artist, Hotel Aguas Claras offers modern, characterful accommodation, with every corner of the boutique resort designed to deliver the Caribbean experience at its very best.
Amazing for wildlife
Reviewed By LondonBeachbumWe stayed here for 10 nights in March. The staff are super friendly here and will do anything to make you comfortable but the icing on the cake for me is the surroundings and the wildlife. On arrival, we were being shown to the hibiscus suite and there was a sloth on the tree right in front of us, so close. We spent some time out on the borrowed banana bikes, did some shopping at the local store and went kayaking, but when resting on the small beach (or pool) you can while away your time spotting the wildlife. While at Aguas Claras, as well as sloths, I saw macaw’s, leaf cutter ants, agoutis, squirrels, lizards, butterflies and birds. The room was comfortable, airy and spacious. (No TV if you feel like you need one). There were vegan options for meals but not many so I did tend to have the same breakfast every day then eat out for lunch and dinner. There are quite a few bars and restaurants within walking/biking distance and plenty to do in the area. A thumbs up from me.
4. Laguna Lodge Tortuguero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1234 reviews
1st Stop on our Costa Rica Adventure
Reviewed By Tina ALaguna Lodge was lovely! Food was good, staff attentive and a personable goodbye from the owner/manager on departure. Special thanks to the excellent guides Primo and Sebastian who were both incredibly knowledgeable and made our two night stay even more enjoyable. Everywhere is spotlessly clean and the lodge is fabulously located. It represents really good value and it was a fantastic start to our Costa Rican adventure. Pura Vida!
5. Pachira Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1799 reviews
The lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main "canal" facing the town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its rich in flora and fauna. Strategically located. 88 comfortable guest rooms. 14 hectares (34 acres). 5 minutes from Tortuguero National Park main entrance. Stay at one of our comfortable rooms with private bathroom, hot water and ceiling fans. Enjoy all our buffet-style meals that are included. Let's cheers with our wine when for dinner. Be our guest at our bar and enjoy our excelent service. Let us show you this paradise with our bilingual tour guides, during the entire trip. Take advantage of our daily departures from San José, with no minimum of passengers required. Travel safety as we get you around comfortably.
Basic yet good
Reviewed By Kim CPachira Lodge is a nice lodge with 88 rooms and most of them are together in separate houses of four rooms together. This is really nice as it provides a more unique experience in the middle of the forest. The tours could have been a little more adventurous but I did like the guides knowledge and high level of service. The rooms are simple, yet functionable. The heat is a little unbearable when there's only a fan and not ventilation or aircondition. It takes a bit to get used to as a Nordic person. I was missing a few things in the room, e.g. a place to hang wet towels. And some sort of table to sit at during the evening when there is nothing else to do in the public areas. There is not much life around the hotel after dinner. It would have been nice with a minibar, a vending machine or a kiosk to buy snacks to enjoy in the room. It is a little annoying to have to go to the bar every single time I needed anyting. Food is....well, let's just say food is being served as an inclusion at the hotel. But I really miss a little more spice and creativity. Three nights at the hotel with the exact same tastes every night. It gets kind of boring pretty quickly. And the staff could be a little more engaged in their job.
6. Hotel Blue Conga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 828 reviews
Small Caribbean style boutique hotel situated between Puerto Viejo center and the beach of Cocles. Without claiming to luxury,its comfort is appreciated in this area where it is sometimes difficult to find a quality / fair value.The welcome is personal and organization activities and discoveries upon request.Its philosophy is based on the environment, serenity and openness to the world. Place for sharing and good waves, it is like the a delicious exuberant garden that welcomes it.You will feel in a cocoon of paradise close to hectic activities of Puerto Viejo.
Beautiful Hotel some minutes outside Puerto Viejo village
Reviewed By Coastal67602205696Hotel room was very clean and hotel manager was engaged a lot for our stay. The hotel area is very beautiful. The location is some minutes outside Puerto Viejo village, so the nights are very quiet. Addtional equipment like microwave, coffee machine, tresor, balkony is available in the room. Washing service is also available (organized by the hotel)
7. Colina Secreta Glamping
Overall Ratings
5 based on 61 reviews
Colina Secreta is a family-run glamping hotel settled over 6 acres jungle private reserve at 1.6 km from the renowned Cocles Beach on The Caribbean Sea, and 5 km from Puerto Viejo Town. Colina Secreta is a place where you can connect with yourself, get inspired by the sounds of the private jungle and experience the enchanting atmosphere and warm hospitality. A/C, private parking.
A beatiful experience
Reviewed By Vacation48118289739We were in the casa del artista for 3 weeks in the middle of the jungle. The house is very beautiful and the nature surroundings breathtaking. We’ve seen many animals including a sloth climbing a tree right next to the house. Since the house is in the jungle animals are permanent guests in and outside the house for us a perfect way to feel more comfy with them? The house is completely covered in mosquito nets though so don’t be scared. The owners are so hearthwarmy and lovingly nice people and the breakfast they make is a must have in a beatiful environment.
8. Hotel El Colibri Rojo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Le Colibri Rouge is a hotel "bed and breakfast" located 300 meters from the exit of Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica ... Our hotel has 7 bedrooms with private bathrooms, 1 apartment 6 persons, equipped community kitchen, pool and jacuzzi. The hotel rooms have been refurbished. They have a ceiling fan, air conditioning, a fridge, a TV, a hammock on the terrace and free wifi connection. The property serves a quality breakfast and hearty with fresh and varied every morning from 7.30am to 9am. We have free parking. A shuttle service is available for guests to drop you at the entrance of Cahuita National Park. You will come to the park 300 meters from the hotel. Thanks to the proximity of the national park, you'll have access to landscapes and remarkable biodiversity.
Excellent!!!
Reviewed By Caiita_POR_SUIAmazing hosts! French family who love what they do and make you feel right at home. They gave us a full introduction on the region and all its possibilities and sights. We followed their advice on many of the suggestions on restaurants and tours and were always very happy! Breakfast is definitely worth having at least once during your stay to try the home made treats based on local produce (mango jam, fresh daily juice, etc). It is preferable to have a car in the region (parking available at the hotel) but if not, the hosts offer shuttle service to the national park of Cahuita and the local bus stop is not far.
9. Mawamba Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1603 reviews
Nestled in the heartland of the lush rainforest of Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica, Mawamba Lodge and Tortuguero National Park are worth visiting year round. What makes us different? *Unbeatable location on a strip of land between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Ocean, providing direct access to both * The closest Lodge to Tortuguero town within walking distance (no need to take boats to town) * Free WI FI in selected areas of the hotel * Exciting ours including night walks in the forest, kayaking, fishing, canoes, and Katonga floating restaurant for sunset tours or dinners / lunches on board. *Medium-sized, private and quiet
Excellent location, a lot of room for improvement regarding services
Reviewed By lindaatschIdeally I’d like to give Mawamba Lodge a 3.5 rating, but as this is not possible I’ve gone for a rather generous 4. Positives: the location is really fabulous with the beach on one side and the river on the other side. Also possible to walk directly into town, which we enjoyed doing. Grounds and common areas are spacious, well looked after and very inviting. Breakfast was fresh and fine. Less positive: The rooms are very rustic. It felt rather like glamping. I didn’t mind the basicness at all, they are however rather tired and only surface clean. Walls are paper thin between rooms. When it is hot outside they are stiffling and damp. When it is cooler outside they get a bit chilly at night. Our room didn’t have a working light on the last leg of the path leading up to it and I didn’t feel at all comfortable walking to it at night in the pitch dark, especially on my own (far away from reception area). I did mention the broken path lighting at the reception but nothing was done about it. The reception staff weren’t very welcoming upon arrival and the lack of information e.g. about facilities and activities/tours etc was extremely lacking. It was also very hard work trying to find out information from them. Some customer service training very much needed! We didn’t find out until we’d been there nearly a whole day that the tap water isn’t drinkable and we only found this out quite by chance ourselves. Getting there, the surroundings, the rugged beach, the wildlife on your doorstep, the commutes by water taxi are all part of the adventure of Tortuguero. A shame that attention to detail isn’t given to the rooms and customer service/experience as well as the lovely surroundings.
10. Hotel El Encanto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 494 reviews
El Encanto is a small first class bed and breakfast inn located within 5 minutes walking distance from the village of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is close to the Cahuita National Park where sloths, monkeys, birds and other types of wildlife can be seen. The closest beach is within 100 meters from El Encanto. The inn has four tastefully decorated bungalows and a fully furnished house with three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and balcony. El Encanto is renowned for the quality of its personalized service, the generous and healthy tropical breakfasts, the beautiful surroundings and artwork. Above all, it is admired for the peace and serenity of its garden. It is a place that appeals specially to those for whom harmony and well being are priceless.
All-Around Excellence
Reviewed By MNMinneapolisWe booked this stay directly through the hotel. Communication with Savannah was prompt and professional; she was kind and helpful during our stay. We felt happy throughout our six-night stay. This is a beautiful and peaceful setting. There are comfortable little cabin rooms with paths connecting the pool and reception/dining areas. The AC worked great, the bed was comfy, the shower was hot and it was quiet. The breakfast was terrific - fresh fruit, juice, coffee/tea, breads (including mini donuts some days!), cooked to order eggs or pancakes...yum. We liked the honor bar and the option to order lunch poolside... so relaxing! We spent time walking in the park and going to a beach each day (no car needed). We opted not to use a guide since we’d done so many guided walks while in Tortuguero just prior to arriving in Cahuita. We still spotted lots of wildlife including sloths three times. El Encanto was a perfect location - close to the park yet away from the noises of town.
