Laguna Lodge

Enjoyable enough eco lodge experience for tourists to the area who want to see the wonderful wildlife. It’s a popular venue and does well to manage the tourists coming and going, often just for a few nights. Nice looking area with nice restaurant area, bars, swimming pools and lots of paths to walk around to get you to your accommodation or to the beach. The lodge rooms are not surprisingly quite basic and the walls are paper thin so does need everyone to be respectful. But they are clean and tidy and the beds are comfortable. Shower is a bit hot at times while some of our group said they only got cold water. Still the whole site and the nearby canal is a stunning setting. The beach and crashing waves were not the usual beach to visit but nice all the same. You can also walk to the town, which takes about 30 minutes. Quicker by boat. Lovely wildlife about and fantastic sounds early morning. Enjoyed the dinners but often skipped the lunch. The breakfast was ok but didn’t have all the cold things I like. The bar near the restaurant was popular and when weather is bad probably needs a bigger undercover area. Great staff here. The coffee shop and gift shop is pleasant and do great milk shakes. A great place to see the wildlife from on site and the many boat excursions that run from the hotel. All in all a lovely setting.

We came as part of a tour group ( Mercury holidays) and this was the most interesting location of our tour. On arrival we got a drink whilst we sorted out what rooms we all had. The rooms are clean but basic. Loved the rocking chairs outside on the veranda. The pool was lovely, and lovely grounds to explore. Although I walked to the beach we didn’t stop there but it looked lovey. There was a sloth on one of the trees sleeping. There was a cute little bar, and a pool bar . The restaurant was well organised and food was very good. We had lunch , dinner and breakfast there all was lovely.

The transfer to the lodge was a little chaotic at the docks and getting your luggage to your room. Set on the beach but you are not encouraged to sit or visit the beach. 3 meals a day included in buffet style and all very bland. Nice bar area but not cheap. Rooms very basic and beds not comfy. Pool area and main areas all a little tired. The tour guides where good but we felt the organisation could have been better. We could have been split into languages so we didn’t have to listen to the translation and for to ask questions. Really surprised this didn’t happen and would have made the trip more informative and enjoyable.

Beautiful Lodge in the jungle of Costa Rica! Accessible only by boat. Three delicious meals per day included, excellent and friendly service. Every group has a dedicated guide that makes sure you are getting the best experience possible. Definitely take the tours that are included in the price of the lodge! So much to see and so much wildlife!