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Hotel El Encanto

4.0 star property
Cahuita beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a wicker sofa, bench, and lantern.
Stroll through a serene garden setting, surrounded by lush foliage and vibrant greenery.
Relax in this traditional room with a large bed, smaller bed, and desk area.
Relax by the oval-shaped pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and lounge under a shaded area.
Kitchen area with a sink, microwave, refrigerator, and cabinet.
Hotel El Encanto offers a luxurious retreat where you can bask in the sun on the black sand beach, snorkel, or relax by one of two outdoor pools. With free full breakfast and a daily manager's reception to indulge in, unwind with spa services like manicures and massages.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding
$120 nightly
The total price is $136
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total includes taxes and fees

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Standard 2nd Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Triple Standard 2nd Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 861 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
300 meters west of Cahuita, Cahuita, Limon, 70403

What's nearby

  • Negra Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Cahuita - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blanca Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Grande - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 40 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 94.2 miles/151.6 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Del Rita Paty's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante sobre las Olas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Encanto

With access to onsite snorkeling, Hotel El Encanto is a great choice for your beach stay in Cahuita. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials, and mani/pedis. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 700 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 700 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 26.0 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Encanto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Encanto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel El Encanto?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Encanto?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Encanto?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel El Encanto?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Encanto?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel El Encanto and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Hotel El Encanto also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Encanto?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel El Encanto like?

Hotel El Encanto is a short 4-minute walk from Negra Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Playa Cahuita.

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Hotel El Encanto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The pool was perfect in temperature and never too crowded, making it a great place to relax. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as great, excellent, and very good. (6 reviews)
  • The property is located close to the beach and offers a short walk to the beach and nearby town. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

July visit

It's a cozy hotel with specialized attention. Very good for small families.
Mitra, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I arrived at 7:30 PM. The office was closed. No one there. After 20 minutes I left. A bus full of young people were also waiting when I arrived.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property and staff, near town.

Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
Madison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property consists of 10 or so villas. Well appointed and comfortable. Small, quiet and peaceful.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it to come back for another night.

We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
Shireen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing little hotel across the street from the beach. Fantastic restaurant, coffee shop/deli right on the beach as well. Sloths in the trees, birds, super nice for such a small and remote town.
Monica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
Kyle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
Cathleen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the location, close to the beach, privacy and safety.
Jose, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Absolutely beautifully managed property. Staff was very kind. Would stay here again.
chiara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely cabins near the main street of Cahuita. The interior has beautiful wooden surfaces. Beds come with mosquito nets which is handy. Food was great, particularly the breakfast toast with pineapple jam. All the staff was lovely. The garden is also beautiful, with chances to spot some frogs and lizards.
Maxime, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time, the service was great
Eliza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful place looks just like the photos. Restaurant food was good and staff there and at reception were nice and efficient. Definitely recommend!
Leslie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Across the road from little local beaches, the hotel and our cabana felt like an oasis to return to after snorkeling in the national park or hiking. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. We saw sloths and monkeys right on the property.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Bungalow, the Garden with the plants and the animals, the beautiful Swimmingpool.The stuff is very friendly and helpful.
Elisabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Cahuita

Great hotel in Cahuita. Pools and near to beach, if you fell for that. Delicious breakfast. Really nice staff.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and well-appointed. A classy little boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word. A true oasis in this part of Costa Rica.

10/10 Exceptional

Receptionist gave us a garden tour introducing us to many CR plants and birds and iguana, sloths hiding. Made to feel very welcome. Ate at the restaurant— server very good and food excellent. Would recommend.
gerard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely romantic Pura Vida experience with amazing wildlife including a sloth and singing birds, gorgeous garden and comfy cabins. Loved the breakfasts and caring staff! The pools were refreshing too! Perfect spot to experience Costa Rica! Highly recommended!
laura, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property is so beautiful! The quietness...the ambience, the food, the wildlife, everything was beautifully amazing. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Playa Negra is just a couple minute walk down the street. Where you can enjoy a local beer, music or some good food.
Kristi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely family trip to Cahuita

We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
Sunrise, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs. There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
Grant, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Place

Fantastic place. Like a little oasis. I would highly recommend it. The only downside is that it is in a real town, so there is some poverty and bad conditions. Its not an area built for tourism, which is both good and bad.