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Iguana Lodge Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool

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On the beach, beach towels, beach massages, beach yoga
Beach House with 2 Bedrooms and Kitchen | View from room
Yoga
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Calle a Calle Platanares, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702
  • Corcovado National Park Office
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Luxury Casita | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Luxury Casita

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 828 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beach House with 2 Bedrooms and Kitchen

  • 2000 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Club Room with Queen Bed & AC | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Club Room with Queen Bed & AC

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Club Room with King or Two Single Beds & AC

  • 344 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Jiménez

Iguana Lodge Beach Resort places you within 3 miles (5 km) of popular attractions like Puerto Jimenez Pier and Corcovado National Park Office. This 3.5-star hotel has 19 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Preciosa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 11 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 36 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel y Restaurante Carolina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Delfín Blanco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería y Heladería Monka - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Delfines - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzamail.it - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Iguana Lodge Beach Resort

Beachside hotel with outdoor pool
Guests of Iguana Lodge Beach Resort enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 15 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Private yards, ceiling fans, and safes are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Iguana Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 4 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Pearl of the Osa

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Canoeing
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1999
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Iguana Beach Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Hotel Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Resort Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Lodge Costa Rica/Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Beach Puerto Jimenez
Iguana Lodge Spa Beach Resort
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Hotel
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Puerto Jiménez
Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Hotel Puerto Jiménez

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

Iguana Lodge Beach Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Puerto Jiménez, close to Corcovado National Park Office, Puerto Jimenez Pier, and Golfo Dulce. You'll also find Puerto Jiménez Beach and Preciosa Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

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

Is a spa located at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

Iguana Spa is the hotel's spa and services include beach massages, prenatal massages, body wraps, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Does Iguana Lodge Beach Resort feature a casino at the property?

No, Iguana Lodge Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

At this beachfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Iguana Lodge Beach Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Iguana Lodge Beach Resort serves free full breakfasts at Pearl of the Osa each morning.

Will Iguana Lodge Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

Does Iguana Lodge Beach Resort have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Iguana Lodge Beach Resort is Puerto Jiménez (PJM), which is 3.3 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Golfito (GLF), which is around 12.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or resort views.

Does Iguana Lodge Beach Resort offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Iguana Lodge Beach Resort if that's in your vacation plans.

Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its own little oasis by the beach. Quiet, lovely setting with wooded paths between buildings. Food was great and staff was fabulous. Highly recommend staying here form more than just a night or two
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, Fayetteville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 5 days at Iguana Lodge. The staff and owner were very friendly and responsive. The room was comfortable. There was a bit of noise from the kitchen and food aromas at times. The only downside to the property was the road leading from Puerto Jimenez to Iguana Lodge. The beachfront and pool were wonderful. Very relaxing. Food was great but more options would have been nice a well. Morning breakfasts were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is full of interesting vegitation in a very natural , lightly groomed setting with endless opportunitied for nature/wildlife photography. The beach is accessible for walks and swimming. The 'lapas' (scarlet Macaws) are numberous and amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Be prepared for extreemly humid conditions outside and early mornings with lots of critter calls to wake you. The road in is not paved from Puerto Jimenez - which adds to the experience. We made the 7hr scenic drive from San Jose - but a 40 min flight into Pto Jimenez is a more doable for most. We highly recommend Iguana Lodge for the adventursome eco-traveler,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Hope to return

I can’t say enough. What a gem! Beautiful grounds, huge beach, lovely pool area and great food. The Iguana Lodge was lovingly constructed and designed for a most excellent stay. Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with friendly owners and staff. Room was clean and basic. Bathroom and shower was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brad, Colorado

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
We had to leave the country early due to the pandemic. We tried to cancel reservation a week prior to our scheduled arrival, they charged us full price anyway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations, beautiful grounds. On-site naturalist. Excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

V

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and quiet beach. Restaurant was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the scarlet macaws that frequent the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with the best hospitality. Highly recommend! The food is out of this world fresh and delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Iguana lodge

A beautiful, well designed place that has everything you need for a break
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Iguana Love

What an amazing hotel in an amazing location. It's a great way to experience the area without leaving the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spectacular property with the most friendly staff and great food. Everything is done right. There are at least two gorgeous spaces where you can do yoga and Lauren (the owner) teaches complementary classes. But more importantly, the grounds are absolutely spectacular and we saw many monkeys and macaws and parrots and tucans right on the property. The restaurant at the lodge is by far the best in town. Truly fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Niamh

Pleasant stay just for one night. Rooms small but clean. Food good. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointing stay

After a fantastic week in remote ecolodges on the Osa, we stayed here one night before traveling out of Costa Rica. The room itself was very clean and nice, but the grounds and facilities were underwhelming. Our room was situated directly above he restaurant and doesn’t have windows that closed (just screens and fans bc no A/C). We learned that it was “pasta night” that night, so we politely declined to attend the dinner and turn in early for an early flight the next morning. Before 7pm, an unbelievably obnoxious level of sound was unavoidable in our room. It was truly a nightmare. A few minutes after 8pm, we left our room to ask if there was any other place we could get some sleep. The front desk woman had one other room available and that is where we moved to. The obnoxious party now use stopped around 9, we started to drift off to sleep, but then we hear another family enter our casita on the floor above us. We woke up in a panic because the doors don’t lock and we thought we we placed in someone else’s casita without them knowing. After 30 minutes of debate, while listening to the new orchestra of family/babies crying, we decided to move back to our room. I’ve never had a bad experience like this before, and our standards are very reasonable. If you’re paying close to 200/night for accommodation, you should be able to find a bit of rest. Best of luck.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed at Hotel Iguana as we headed into and out of Corcovado. The rooms and the setting are incredibly beautiful. The birds, plants and waterfront were great. The food was delicious and the hard working and friendly staff went out of the way to make sure that we had a comfortable experience. Very nice!!

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

jody a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Yoga retreat!

The food and drinks were delicious. The view of the water was beautiful. The pool was heated. The wildlife was cool ( a monkey, iguanas, toucans, macaws, etc). Chairs spaced around the property for relaxation. The service staff very helpful and friendly. The room was full of ants that came out at night. They sprayed the room during our stay but we still had ants at night. They offered to change our room, but we were only there two nights so we did not bother. Resort is very geared towards yoga.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Christel, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing like the pictures

overpriced and run down - not like their pictures. considering what we had paid I was expecting a lot more than what we got. There was rat poo on the verandah where you access the rooms (this was there during our entire stay), lights weren’t working (one broken in the bathroom, one broken in the room, one broken outside the room), one of the glasses in the room was chipped, the hand soap was a watered down runny version (I guess to save money) and there was no shower gel/shampoo or anything like that provided. There was no air circulation in the bathroom at all making it unbearably hot and no warm water at all on the last day. The jacuzzi did not work and there were no yoga classes on even though the website boasts of both these things. This place seriously overcommits and underdelivers. What a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are very small and there was sand all over our floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe, Manhattan, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sleep with the Ocean, Wake with the Macaws

We came in July (middle of the low season) and were upgraded to a Casita, which we were beyond thankful for! The best part of our stay was that the Lodge is right on the water and is super close to do tours of national forests and kayaking the mangroves. We really enjoyed speaking and getting to know Toby and Lauren, the owners, who live right on the premises so they are around to ensure all aspects of your stay are up to your liking. Lauren even gave us a private yoga class free of charge. Breakfast is included with your stay and there is fresh coffee all throughout the day. If your are into meditation and relaxing in a very natural setting, this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Alan, Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Should be removed from Expedia listing

Blocked lavatory, poor facilities. Should be charging about USD20 per night - not USD150. Suitable for back-packers. THE worst Expedia hotel I have ever stayed in.