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Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica

2.5 star property
Beach lodge with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Beach
Interior
Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Malpais, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111
  • Place, Carmen Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Mal País
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Bungalow

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Malpais

Located within a 5-minute walk of Carmen Beach, Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica is within a mile (2 km) of Playa Mal País. This 14-room lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Carmen Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Mal País - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cocal Beach - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 22 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pronto Piccola Italia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Piedras - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica

Beach lodge with outdoor pool
Guests of Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this beach lodge include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Mal Pais
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica
Blue Jay Costa Rica Mal Pais
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Cobano
Blue Jay Hotel Mal Pais
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica/Mal Pais
Blue Jay Costa Rica Cobano
Blue Jay Costa Rica Cobano
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Lodge
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Cóbano
Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Lodge Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

This lodge is located in Cóbano, just steps from Carmen Beach. You'll also find Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica include a casino at the property?

No, Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a terrace at this lodge.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

The closest major airport to Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is 8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tambor (TMU), which is located 16.5 mi away (50-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica?

Yes, every guestroom at Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica comes with a furnished balcony.

Reviews

Blue Jay Lodge Costa Rica Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful. Great community area (use of the kitchen too!) and pool. The owner was wonderful and very helpful. Right across from the ocean. If you go during the hottest months, be aware that the cabins have 3 mesh walls. We did not find this as a problem since there were 2 fans and quite comfortable in the evenings. Really, who spends too much time in their room on vacation anyway. That aside, the cabins are quite comfortable and have nice decks with hammocks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is quite difficult to find, road conditions in the south of Nicoya awful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, but close enough for a short walk to the beach, or into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Bungalows with Friendly Service

Blue Jay Lodge provided us with the Costa Rican accommodations we were looking for. We absolutely loved the cabanas and the staff was wonderful and so helpful; helping us make arrangements for Isla de Tortuga and restaurant choices (Amici has outstanding wood fired pizza). The pool was always clean as was the common area. Being removed from the road a few hundred meters and a kilometer or so from the town, the only sounds were birds and wildlife; the quiet was a nice reprieve from the ‘action’ in Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa. My daughter saw monkeys from her bed and lots of iguanas on the property. The fans in the room were all we needed and we were quite comfortable. The cabanas have an ‘open air’ feeling to them and the netting was sufficient to keep any bugs out. If we return to this area we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Karen, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I read all the reviews and this hotel was beautiful and for the most part the reviews were accurate with a very big BUT....the cabinas have no walls just kind of like a netting that does not keep bugs out. The experience was much like camping only I would have felt more protected from the elements in a tent to be honest. It rained hard and the roof leaked in 2 places. Our feet were bright orange, I assume from the floor being wet and stain rubbing off. My girls could not sleep because of the bugs and we literally had beetles an inch long flying into our beds. We paid for 2 nights but stayed in a different hotel the second night and came back to check out the next day. I didn’t complain and don’t intend to. It was just so miserable I want people to be fully informed before they stay here. They also don’t tell you that you need a credit card with the bumpy numbers because the only way they have to charge you is the manual thing that takes an imprint of the card unless you plan to pay cash then that won’t be a problem. On a positive note, the place is amazingly beautiful. Like the other reviews indicate you feel like you are staying in a treehouse in the middle of a jungle with sounds of the ocean nearby, howler monkeys, and birds. Having said that, all the creatures are LOUD!!!! If you like beauty, nature, roughing it and don’t mind leaks in the roof, loud creatures, or sharing your bed with bugs this is totally the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect island feel

So good; David and his family are the best, so helpful and authentic. Ask them if you need anything! They have a beautiful place, very clean anything but a normal hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Concord, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tropical Paradise

We were looking for a relaxing get away. We found that and more at Blue Jay Lodge in Mal Pias! The bungalows are quaint, and have a tropical theme. We were among the jungle soinds at all times. It was like being on top of a canopy tour! The view of the beach and surrounding area from room #7 “The Iguana” was amazing!! Although, the walk up the steps is not for the faint hearted.... it was very doable for my husband and I (I took a short break) Being a bit out of town was nice, as we did not have any noise (other than the birds & monkeys) and walking to the beach was a nice way to get in a little exercise. Breakfast at the lodge was good, typical Tico breakfast, amazingly fresh fruit and mediocre coffee (the only thing I would improve on) The towns of Mal Pias & Santa Teresa are must sees.... a few of our favorite restaurants were The Roastery (for fantastic coffee) The Bakery (everything was delicious) Amici (to die for pizza) and Las Piedras (for meat lovers) for lunch Las Caracolas was a nice stop on the beach for nachos & beer. We had a fabulous time in Costa Rica and will be back to the Blue Jay Lodge for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Barrie, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Lodge

This was our first stay at the Blue Jay. It was recommended by a friend. We stayed in a bungalow that was higher up in the hill. It was a bit of an uphill walk but we are in good shape and managed it. The bungalow is a cottage type structure without a kitchen. The views from our double hammock balcony were fantastic. We were above the trees. We were able to see most of Playa Malpais, Playa Carmen and Playa St. Theresa from our balcony. The sound of the ocean at night was also very hypnotic and helped us fall asleep. If you like wildlife you will enjoy the stay. We experienced a fair amount of wildlife in the area and from our balcony. The breakfast is a typical Costa Rican breakfast... eggs, rice and beans, fresh fruit and great coffee. The young dude at breakfast was great... our Spanish is not great but we managed.... nice young man.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Toniann, Vineland, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful little Tree House

To be short and sweet this place is sweet. You get your own tree house bungalow with everything you need. It's not fancy but worth the experience. It's very clean and everyday they clean your room. The husband and wife that run the place make you feel like family and will do anything to help you. We rented ATV and the guy brought them right to us while we were having breakfast. They call when we needed a taxi and help me call and book a flight when I was having trouble doing it online. Definately rent ATV and go to Montezuma! Cool town and everyone is so sweet and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Mango Mike, Dominical,Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comphy stay

Plesently surprised. Our hostess is a bilingual warm woman that was most helpful. She upgraded our bungalow to another room with a kitchen. Very clean and nice. We walked to a beautiful beach, short drive to go surfing good restaurants and shopping close by as well Pura Vida
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brandin, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sick views!

WOW! What an incredible place to stay. Our bungalow had ocean views. We were nestled above the trees overlooking Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa. We had birds eyes view of the sunset and were one with the iguanas sitting in trees. I would highly recommend for any one who is really looking to get away from the modern world and experience Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna, Boston/Kauai/Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oasis close to the town

I booked one night coming from Montezuma. Everything seems so far away according to maps and such online, but this lodge is only a 15 minute slow walk into Santa Teresa or a $2 taxi. I booked on Expedia after confirming my shuttle from Montezuma. I was greeted by name at reception and Luiz brought my bag up to my bungalow. I planned on one night only, but felt so at peace here that I booked a second night. Guests are surrounded by nature here: monkeys, birds, lizards, butterflies. The view from my bungalow was so perfect that I chose to watch the sun set from my balcony. The fans provided much needed air circulation, but my bungalow cooled down a bit in the middle of the night - perfect sleeping conditions. Guests get a few choices of plates for breakfast - the typical breakfast was perfect for me (rice/beans, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, fruit, toast, coffee, and juice.

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location

Staff is amazing! Can't wait to return! Lots of steps though so you will be getting your daily workout for sure. Not recommended if you're out of shape.

10/10 Excellent

Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A pleasant surprise

We reserved this hotel without too much expectations. It was supposed to be a place to put ourselves to sleep in the very first night, but we ended up extending our stay. The hotel was located in a gorgeous location within woods, with a wonderful ocean views. We happen to wake up early one morning only to watch a small group of capuchin monkeys having their breakfast less than a hundred feet away from us. One evening we went our room to change clothes after a day of swimming, and spend an extra half hour watching sunset from our hammocks. The owner lady (who was a fan of Turkish soap operas) was exceptionally nice to us, and helped with everything from renting bikes to directing us to the best lunch location in Mal Pais (Which is about 10 minutes walking distance from the hotel). The Costa Rican breakfast was also very authentic. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends who would want to visit Mal Pais.

8/10 Good

Elin, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

This is a great place to stay where you get much more than what you paied for. The cabins are cozy, clean and charming and the staff are very friendly and helpful. It's close to the beach and the village.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo me gusto del hotel un 100
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heide, Mönchengladbach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful airy accomodation, very helpful staff. Wake up calls from the local howler monkeys a big plus. We enjoyed our two nights very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel endroit avec vue incroyable (chambre d’en haut). Personnel très gentil et accueillant. Plus du glamping qu’un hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruhige Lage, nettes Personal, wohltuender Gegensatz zum völlig chaotischen, lauten Santa Teresa, super Aussicht
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hotel charmant, tres bon accueil

Super hotel au coeur de la nature, très bien situé a proximité de Montezuma et Mal Pais est très calme