The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

May 13, 2023 Leonarda Pillsbury

Only real-deal surfers should brave the torrid waters of Puerta Viejo de Talamanca, known both for their beauty and for their dangerously strong riptides. Surf’s especially up at Salsa Brava and Playa Cocles. Not to fear—the rest of you water bugs can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking and diving in the calmer waters of Cahuita or Manzanillo. Rent a mountain bike to coast to Manzanillo for a full, fun experience.
Restaurants in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

1. Colina Secreta Glamping

Calle Margarita Km. 1.6, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403 Costa Rica
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5 based on 61 reviews

Colina Secreta Glamping

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 Vacation48118289739

We 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.

2. Awa Beach Boutique Hotel

Del Restaurante Selvin 100 Metros Este, y 50 Metros Norte, Punta Uva, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403 Costa Rica
Excellent
89%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 18 reviews

Awa Beach Boutique Hotel

One of the highlights of our trip!

Reviewed By jkcheney

This space is so tranquil and beautiful. The way it is tucked into the rainforest makes it feel magical. The staff are so friendly, the drinks are refreshing and the food is amazing. We felt so pampered and like we were in paradise. We LOVED Awa!!

3. Villas Del Caribe

5 Kms. Al Sur De Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 8080-1000 Costa Rica
Excellent
35%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 237 reviews

Villas Del Caribe

Life is at its tranquil best at Villas del Caribe. The days go something like this: You wake to the sound of bird songs and a view from your bed of silvery palms and clear blue sea. You throw open the sliding doors and take to the hammock on the balcony for a little rest, refreshed by the ocean breeze. You may now be ready to take a dip in our swimming pool and enjoy the elevated thatched Jacuzzi for a relaxing massage.Once the lure of the sea becomes too much, you wander through the landscaped gardens onto the beach path, where you face a decision between the long, deserted golden sand beach to the left or the many pristine golden sand beaches to the right.You settle for one of the shallow, sandy natural lagoons formed by the coral reef right offshore, and watch tropical fish wiggle past your toes.After a fresh water shower on your terrace, you walk over to the SeaSide Restaurant for breakfast or a snack, then you take a bike and cycle down the flat paved road past fields, forest, a few thatched bars and restaurants to Puerto Viejo for coffee or a drink, the local gossip, and some good, fresh fish at the beachfront store.You spend the afternoon alternating between the beach and the sea, the loungers on the terrace, and the hammocks on the balcony.

Spacious and quiet

Reviewed By MKA1283

We had a sea-side villa. We loved how spacious it was with fully equiped kitchen and living area with terrasse with two bedrooms and balcony upstaits, 50 m from the sea, across from thr Jaguar Rescue Center. The room had seen some years and nothing was brand new, but clean and in working order. Location was good as we had a car, central to go to various beaches. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was nuce but there was no bar open in the evening for a drink.

4. Pachamama Jungle River Lodge

between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo, Punta Uva, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70304 Costa Rica
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 327 reviews

Pachamama Jungle River Lodge

South of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, 8 kilometers from Puerto Viejo, within the “Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge,” Charlène & Joshua welcome you, 200 meters from the wonderful Punta Uva beach, in their lush tropical garden at the edge of a river. Punta Uva beaches, ideal for swimming and all very beautiful are located 200 meters from Pachamama, at the mouth of Rio Ernesto, our jungle river. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of tropical nature, while still being steps or paddles from the beach and close to local restaurants and activities.

Don't do it

Reviewed By elizabethpG7759KN

First, they charged us for holiday week when the holiday is 10 days away. For the money, you can get MUCH better places closer to the town and activities. They do not include breakfast or coffee. This is a basic camp - bare minimum accommodations. I would not recommend.

5. Lanna Ban Hotel

400 meters south of Plaza de Cocles, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70403 Costa Rica
Excellent
50%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 111 reviews

Lanna Ban Hotel

If you’re looking for a romantic small hotel in Cocles, look no further than Lanna Ban Hotel. The rooms offer a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. In addition, as a valued Lanna Ban Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Cocles, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Lanna Ban Hotel, including La Pecora Nera (0.3 mi), La Nena (0.4 mi), and Como en la Gloria (0.6 mi). Cocles is also home to Finca Tierra, a popular garden that is not too far from Lanna Ban Hotel. The staff at Lanna Ban Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Unique place to stay

Reviewed By John M

This is an interesting and unique place to stay. We were there for 2 nights and appreciated the Tibetan character of the cabina, the many statues and flora on the grounds,and just the warm and comfortable vibe. The cabina was in the Tibetan style, simple but very comfortable. The location is great…about a mile from the craziness of puerto viejo, but close enough to get there quickly. Beach right across the street. Breakfast was simple but still very nice. Service was excellent. I would like to single out Augustin at the front desk. He was amazing. Warm, engaging, thoroughly wanting to please us and he clearly went above and beyond to do so. Just a really sweet and nice person. We would definitely stay there and highly recommend the hotel. Also the cabinas, which I recommend, made the experience not feel like a “hotel.”

6. Casa Moabi

Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 196 reviews

Casa Moabi

In Costa Rica, on the Caribbean coast, in the national park of Gandoca Manzanillo. The "Casita" : Built in traditional Indian style, comprising 3 floors of 60 m² each, for six "casita" : - Four comfortable rooms each with bathroom including toilets, with access to a large common lounge and fully equipped kitchen, safe, garden, terrace and hammocks.- Independent pavilion with large rooms on the first floor, private bathroom, large balcony overlooking the garden and forest ; on the ground floor, large room with fully equipped kitchen and dining area. All of this in a lovingly cared for flower garden, with monkeys, toucans, sloths and parakeets as neighbours, and only 200 m from a superb beach which you'll almost have all for yourself. Alimentary shops and restaurants only five minutes away by foot.

Best Hotel I Have Ever Been to

Reviewed By David_Robinson_010

Rooms: Wonderful, Breakfast: Delicious, Hotel overall: The Best!! I stayed here about a year ago during February and when I was there, there were two very helpful boys. One I believe was the son of the owner and the other as well, or just a friend, I'm not sure. The owners also very kind. But the 2 boys were awesome to say the least.

7. Relax Natural Village

From Puerto Viejo Road To Manzanillo Super Cocles, 50 Meters South And 120 Meters West End Street Porton Blue Turquoise, Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 07403 Costa Rica
Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 94 reviews

Relax Natural Village

Unique in the area: Suite / individual bungalows of 55 m2 all pure exotic wood with private and luxurious bathrooms and king bed. Its large terrace of 15 m2 will make your stay unforgettable surrounded by tropical gardens, where you will see toucans, hummingbirds, without mechanical lazy ... to enjoy the sounds of nature and watching flora and fauna of Costa Rica in safely noises. Each bungalow suite has a large private terrace also pure wood where you can, if you wish, relax in their hammocks. We also have terraces in the restoration area that allow you to share your experiences with other travelers .... an extraordinary stay! Your total privacy has also been taken into account, but will always be present to help you discover the best places as privileged beaches, forests, natural parks, the best restaurants in the area the best value for money ... to your arrival we welcome you with fruit juice 100% natural as anything we'll offer in full, balanced and healthy breakfast without any processing element. Besides the water is purified and decalcified. Welcome

Location, location, location

Reviewed By garyt0

My wife and I enjoyed an 11 night stay at RNV; it was amazing. Puerto Viejo itself takes a bit of an effort to get too, but is is so, so worth it. Not wanting to make the 6 hour drive from San Jose; we choose to fly Sansa the Costa Rican airline, to the Limon Airport, about an hour away from PV. Christian, the RNV property owner arranged both our arrival and departure transfers from the airport for US$50 one way. Upon arrival; Christian was there to meet us for a quick check in process. He showed us our chalet; and brought us a refreshing fresh fruit juice after we had arranged our things. The Chalet's are set back from the main road; down a jungle path; safe and secure. The rainforest vegetation has been landscaped around the chalets to ensure your privacy. He has even added an insect repelling plant around your chalet to keep the mosquitoes away. The Chalet's are wooden, open and spacious. The bathroom is huge for a lodging in Central or South America, with plenty of hot water.A full kingsized bed, with amazing linen combined with the silence of the jungle made for the best night's sleep we've enjoyed in ages. The deck of the Chalet boasts 2 hammocks; 2 chairs and a rustic wooden table. Christian always made sure he brought us coffee every afternoon when we returned from the beach or daily adventure, which we always enjoyed on the deck. There is plenty of storage space in the room, and a small fridge to keep your beverages cold. NOTE: I was worried about the lack of air conditioning; I'm someone who cranks the hotel air to 62 degrees to sleep. But we found that even when it is very hot in Costa Rica, the ceiling fan still allows for a great night sleep. The nights when it rains is a real treat, as you get the cooling breezes and the sound of the rain hitting the metal roof....heaven. We only had one evening without rain; the days were rainless. You are awakened by the jungle birds, howler monkeys and if you peek out; on some mornings local wildlife. Walk down the path to the breakfast area and Christian will be there greeting all the guests with his infectious laugh; something we miss already. Breakfast is made to order and a place where you meet some of the other guests and can get some good ideas for the days plans. We meet nice folks from around the world; and enjoyed the breakfast banter. Start with the amazing local coffee; then you get a bowl of fruit and a choice of natural fruit juice. I was a sucker for the banana and papaya. You can then order from a limited, but fresh main dish menu. The omelets were very good; and one morning they had pancakes available. Probably the best thing though was the toast made from homemade bread served with natural jams; our go to was the guava. The location is perfect. You are a 5 minute walk from Cocles Beach, where a cool jungle river collides with the warm Carribean. There is a first class grocery store just steps away; clean and modern. And 2 wonderful places to eat lunch or dinner; La Nena (have the Carribean chicken!) and the Rio Negro Cafe offer amazing mixed drinks, beer list and local plates! We rented a car for a few days to see the National Parks; Adobe Car Rental in Puerto Viejo offered fair rates and great service. But when we didn't have a car, we used the Tuk-Tuks for the short drive into town; or to play on Chiquita Beach, just down. the road. Plenty of great places to eat in the area, but don't miss The Spicy Coconut, Como en la Gloria, or Gypsies. All places offer great Vegan options as well. We REALLY, REALLY, hated to leave. I joked with Christian that we were disappointed that our Covid tests to return to the US came back negative, as 15 days in quarantine there would have been awesome. We will miss the beautiful property; but mostly we will miss Christian, Luis and the amazing staff.

8. Sea Tower Hotel

Avenida 67, Calle 217. Puerto Viejo de Limon Centro, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70102 Costa Rica
Excellent
39%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 118 reviews

Sea Tower Hotel

Finding an ideal charming small hotel in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Sea Tower Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. Sea Tower Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The small hotel offers a concierge, to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you’re looking for a barbeque restaurant, consider a visit to Outback Jack's, Hot Rocks Restaurant - Bar - Bands & Musicians, or Que Quilombo, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Sea Tower Hotel. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is also home to Finca La Isla, a popular garden that is not too far from Sea Tower Hotel. Sea Tower Hotel puts the best of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

No help for a 71 year old tourist from reception.

Reviewed By 980byrons

Very clean,good air conditioning and hot water. Convenient location to walk to downtown. Price was high for what it is. Reception was no help in phoning San Jose for an onward reservation despite several requests. The young lady ar reception that I had asked never followed up on my requests despite me gifting her the used $60 cellphone and prepaid Sim card purchased in Costa Rica that I couldn't figure out how to use.

9. Lizard King Hotel Resort

Avenida 71 100 Meters South From the Puerto Viejo Center, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 70401 Costa Rica
Excellent
42%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
8%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 253 reviews

Lizard King Hotel Resort

The Lizard King Hotel & Suites is in a great location, friendly service, fun amenities, beautiful wooden rooms and building structure. Free WiFi, Free Coffee and Snacks, Parking, Free Swimming Pool Access - Bus-stop Shuttle to Hotel,Great Location - Next to Everything & across the Street from the Beach, LaundryService, Orthopedic Mattresses, Air Condition or fan, Mini refrigerator, Mini Bar, Cable Television, Coffee, and Tours and Attractions Appointment Management Onsite. Massage Service

Perfect location!

Reviewed By Anna B

Super friendly staff. Free breakfast, a la Carte. Perfect location in town. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice pool although not much area around to hang. Also little sun on pool area. Cosy common area on the second floor. Nice with free coffee and tea all day.

10. Cabinas Tropical

Av. 67, Calle 217 y 219, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca 00506 Costa Rica
Excellent
67%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 108 reviews

Cabinas Tropical

Looking for a place to stay in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca? Then look no further than Cabinas Tropical, a charming guest house that brings the best of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to your doorstep. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Cabinas Tropical offer a refrigerator and a mosquito net. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including baggage storage. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out KOKi Beach Restaurant & Bar, Amimodo, and Monli Bar Restaurante and Grill, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Finca La Isla (1.0 mi) or Luluberlu Art Gallery (0.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Cabinas Tropical as you experience everything Puerto Viejo de Talamanca has to offer.

close, clean, comfortable, safe, friendly, affordable

Reviewed By andymT7417PJ

I first found out about this place upon my first visit to Puerto Viejo (CR), when with a Tico friend who, when I asked where we were staying, he said, 'we'll find a place'... well, everything was booked and we looked all over town and found adequate lodging for that night. Next day, on to the hunt for a nice place for little money. We found places that were twice as nice for 3X the price, upwards of $100. US. We stumbled upon this place $40.US in 2005. Have stayed here 3X since and it has become part of our love of this little village (well, getting bigger every year). Smart, tri-lingual owners and $50.US/night. The place is clean (approved by my very fussy GF), quiet and comfortable. It is two short blocks to the beach/restaurants/bars/mercado and is secure, well staffed, coffee and bananas every morning (free), and the owner Rolf is a botanist, so the plantings are unique, varied and 'authentic'. Great patios, beds and housekeeping. If you're 'upscale', maybe this isn't a place for you, as it is not a Marriott or a Hilton. It is a mom and pop place of about 10 units where the owners are all about details. (Lovely Juana, and articulate Rolf). Room 2 has three queen beds, two levels and two patios (lanais). Very few mosquitoes, no noise from busy main street and a great restaurant /bar just around the corner (aptly named 'The Hangover') A larger mercado (grocery store) is located a block further. The beach is two short blocks away and there's a great bakery about 4 blocks away. (ask Juana). If you're couple, this is THE place for a romantic getaway. It has been for us 4X. Enjoy your stay....

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