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LagunaVista Villas

3.0 star property
Beach lodge with outdoor pool and family fun

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Overwater | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Spa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Playa Carate, Corcovado National Park, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702
  • Place, Carate Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Madrigal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pan Dulce Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Lagoon View | View from room

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Overwater

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Jiménez

LagunaVista Villas is located within a few miles (5 km) of Carate Beach and Playa Madrigal. This 8-room, 3-star lodge has an outdoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Carate Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Playa Madrigal - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 33 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 104 min drive

About this property

LagunaVista Villas

Beach lodge with outdoor pool and family fun
At LagunaVista Villas, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a beach shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach lodge include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Ceiling fans, safes, and free toiletries are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 13 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 13 percent

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 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended 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 or credit 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 and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

LagunaVista Villas Lodge Carate
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LagunaVista Villas Lodge Puerto Jimenez
LagunaVista Villas Puerto Jimenez
Lodge LagunaVista Villas Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez LagunaVista Villas Lodge
LagunaVista Villas Lodge
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LagunaVista Villas Puerto Jiménez
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at LagunaVista Villas?

LagunaVista Villas offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to LagunaVista Villas?

This lodge is located in Puerto Jiménez, close to Carate Beach and Playa Madrigal.

Will I be able to park at LagunaVista Villas?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the lodge.

Does LagunaVista Villas feature a casino?

No, LagunaVista Villas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at LagunaVista Villas?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at LagunaVista Villas?

This lakeside lodge offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a bar with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Are there hot tubs at LagunaVista Villas?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does LagunaVista Villas have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, LagunaVista Villas serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will LagunaVista Villas allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at LagunaVista Villas and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at LagunaVista Villas?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to LagunaVista Villas?

The closest major airport to LagunaVista Villas is Puerto Jiménez (PJM), which is 25.3 mi away (104 minutes by car). Another top airport is Golfito (GLF), which is around 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at LagunaVista Villas?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at LagunaVista Villas.

Does LagunaVista Villas host weddings?

There are wedding services available at LagunaVista Villas if that's in your vacation plans.

LagunaVista Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from absolutely everywhere is stunning. We had the chance to see a plethora of birds and monkeys from our little pool in our balcony. The drive there is a little challenging but the location makes it all worth it. Taking a shower indoor/outdoor is one of a lifetime experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uri

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

Wonderful

Beautiful place, great view and wonderful service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Uri

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

Great place, stunning view and wonderful service

Just wonderful. The staff, especially Jonathan, were all so attentive and caring. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly and goes out of their way to elevate your experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John T

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

Laguna Vista Villas get away

Fabulous!!!! The room overlooked a beautiful lagoon that opened up to the ocean! Mornings were greeted with stunning Scarlet Macaws, Parrots, Toucans and so many other species of birds!! The sounds were divine. Then you have the different types of Monkeys!!! All the wildlife you can imagine. Anteaters Coatimundi ( related to raccoon family) little mini capybaras. It goes on... Then your greeted with breakfast and the wonderful staff. Ellie, Tim and Augustine were so wonderful and took care of any needs you nay have. Then there is Santos! Such a wonderful treat. He managed to created gluten free desserts along with the most delicious meals for two weeks. Cooked fresh fish my husband caught too. All in all we give this little gem a 10! Thanks to you all! John and Laura
What a view
Fresh caught Tuna
Blue Crevalle
Toucan
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

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

Beautiful One of A Kind Experience

What an amazing experience! Greg, the owner, and his staff do an excellent job of welcoming you and making you feel comfortable. The lodge is an isolated region in Costa Rica where you find birds, animals and an ecosystem that exists no where else in the world. If you are looking for a 5-star hotel with all the bells and whistles which can be found in 100’s of places throughout the world this isn’t the place for you. If you are looking for a “special” one of a kind place that’s not replicated where you can experience nature at its best, this is the place to be. When we were there, there were photographers from around the world to get that one of a kind picture that you can only get here. It’s amazing to me that Greg built this beautiful and comfortable resort in truly one of the most remote spots in the world. It runs exclusively on solar power and mountain rain, yet provides those important comforts such as happy hour and good food. One side note, when driving, you come to the end of the world and still need to drive another 40 kilometers to get to Greg’s place. It’s that remote. Greg, thanks to you and your team for giving Jeannie and I an experience of a lifetime. We’ve been to 23 countries over the last two years and this is the one that is most special to us. Thanks for making that happen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eva, Seattle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience we had from the moment we arrived!! Super friendly helpful customer service from Joseph and Kristina and the staff with great insider suggestions for hikes and tours, beautiful elegant rooms, excellent views, close proximity to the National Park, and outstanding delicious cooking of chef Santos!! Great place to stay for families, our son loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the thermal pools that were part of the resort. The staff was generally ok, maybe didn’t seem as friendly as the other Costa Rican people we’ve met. We would have probably preferred to stay at the resort next door where I had originally booked but couldn’t stay due to lack of availability for dates that changed. Breakfast had a good variety. We had dinner there one night which was also ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Romantic getaway

Very nice secluded resort for a romantic getaway. Greg was great and took care of all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Oslo, Norway

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

Wonderful location and an amazing experience

This was truly an amazing experience! The hotel is located in a very unique spot above the lagoon in Carate. Getting there is an adventure in itself as this is a very remote area of Costa Rica, which makes it even more special. The views over the lagoon and the Pacific, both from the room and the common areas, are second to none and each room (cabina) is very private, meaning that bathrooms with no walls make sense! LagunaVista is also pretty unique in terms of wildlife on the property. Several types of monkey were often playing in the mango trees overlooking the swimming pool, and we saw scarlet macaws, many other birds, bats, butterflies, frogs and of course crocodiles and cayman in the lagoon. The owners, Greg and Keiko are the most wonderful hosts and made us feel so welcome and at home. Their story about how they built up the hotel from nothing is worth listening to. They were also able to recommend activities and we went trekking in the Corcovado national park, went horseriding on the beach and kayaking in the lagoon, all of which are recommended. We travelled as a family with teenagers and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andreas, Miami, FL

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

paradise off the beaten path

We had a great time and enjoyed of having all the comfort but far away from civilization. The location is like from a TV commercial for best spot to take a vacation. High above with a breathtaking view of the ocean and the lagoon. Abundance of wildlife but not in your room :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With owner/operator away, no bi-lingual staff presented some hurdles. Still, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A remote jungle paradise worth the wild ride.

This place is a remote paradise, worth the wild ride through swollen jungle rivers. We saw whales, all kinds of birds and reptiles and caught fish in the saltwater lagoon. Rob and Roy were so accommodating and the chef, Santos made amazing meals for us. The howler monkeys woke us early with their eerie cry, but when we saw the mamas with their babies peaking through the tangled jungle vines we fell in love with this great place. You don't need the plunge pool, but it's nice. Great place to stay. We are going back in a few months.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Simply a hidden GEM. Just go!

We arrived to the most spectacular view of the lagoon and ocean with Macaws greeting us! Our comfortable king size room with private plunge pool opened towards the life enriched lagoon and ocean, with an outdoor bathroom. The Corcovado Park is near, yet the grounds are full of wildlife! The meals are included and delicious. The infinity pool is one of the best designed pools to enjoy! Greg the owner was available for any request and made our stay a cherished memory. We left as true friends, like family. Don't hesitate to go. It is truly a special hidden gem waiting for you to discover. Thanks Greg for such a wonderful time and experience! A special piece of our trip and hearts, Robert and Dina Ox

10/10 Excellent

Ilaria, Los Angeles

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

A piece of Heaven in the Osa Peninsula

A little piece of heaven. Very close to the Corcovado National Park, you can walk there. Everyday we would go on a hike, as soon as you walk out of the hotel you start seeing monkeys and all sorts of wildlife. Heck, you don't even need to leave the hotel. We had a group of scarlet macaws constantly hanging out in a tree right outside our room. And a brave little monkey paid a visit one day as well. The food prepared by Chef Coco was amazing! Everything was sourced locally and made from scratch. He even baked his own bread! Every meal, whether Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner, was a complete culinary experience. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating, everyone will drop what they are doing to make sure you're happy.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un hotel con una vista muy bonita a la laguna, a playa Carate y un balcón con una terraza espectacular. La electricidad se iba con frecuencia, fue la mayor limitante y el menu del restaurant podría ser mas variado. El personal muy amable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

guy

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

Le paradis loin de tout

Un petit paradis sur terre Une vue magnifique des bungalows sur la lagune et le pacifique , possibilité de faire du kayak sur la lagune un must ...ainsi que des nombreux chemins de randonnées au alentours à 2 pas du parc du corcovado Petit déjeuner excellent Le personnel est très agréable une mention particulière pour Rodrigo qui a égaillé notre séjour par sa gentillesse et sa joie de vivre
Vue de la terrasse de notre bungalow
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

André

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

Die Ruhe selbst...

Nach Anreise über Stock und Stein ein toller Ort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toller Ausblick auf die Lagune und das Meer. Schöne Anlage und toller Pool. Leider kein Kühlschrank auf den Zimmer. Ein Kaffe wird morgens vor die Tür gestellt.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019