Bernal and Marlene are the nicest hotel owners I have ever seen! They make you feel special there, and try their best to make your trip go as smooth as possible. the facility is not a fancy five star, but their hospitality makes it all up! It was a highlight to see the white faced monkies right outside of our... More

Quiet, peaceful, friendly with excellent hosts. when i went away for a tour and came back they welcomed me back and were interested in how my tour had went. Bernard took me to the butterfly garden, showed me a place to eat and how to take the bus back and when it didn't work out and i called him he... More

Thank you Bernard & Marlene for a great vacation to celebrate our 40th Anv. Our room was super, and meals were top notch. Our Kayak trip at the Lodge was a fun adventure and Bernard was a super fun host to take us. He was always willing to help. Marlene is so sweet. She has a heart of Gold, I... More

My partner and I (gay) had a wonderful time here. The owners are wonderful nice people and made us feel like family each and everyday of our stay. We tended to sleep in everyday, and yet we had our breakfast made to order fresh and hot without question or complaint. Oh, and it was included in the price of the... More

The Kayak Lodge was the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica. I have been to Costa Rica twice and no other hotel, hostel, or lodge can compete with the hospitality that is offered at the Kayak Lodge. We woke up to a lovely breakfast of local fruit, gallo pinto, eggs, juice, and coffee while watching the native white faced... More

If you are going to Costa Rica for the nightlife and excitement, then do not stay at the Kayak Lodge. The rooms are clean and cool with quiet days and nights. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. We wished that we had more time there than just the week we stayed. The food was simple but tasty. Hasil our waitress... More

Great web site that Bernal must have had fun producing. Delightful place, charming hosts, comfortable clean rooms, great breakfasts, fun kayak trips, lots of wildlife. Very fairly priced for the area.

My wife and I spent one day and one night here and could not have been more satisfied. The hotel was quiet and very clean. In addition, the owner and staff were so helpful and could not have been nicer. Actually the owners wife took us on a personalized kayak adventure thru the mangrove trees all the way to Damas... More

Its not five star luxury in the traditional sense - but its five-star pampering! Very clean, and Bernal and Marlene make it the best place we stayed in Costa Rica! Amazing food! The best we had in Costa Rica - it set a standard for us that we couldn't replicate anywhere else in the country. Very clean place - lots... More