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Hotel El Encanto

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Front of property
Studio
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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300 meters west of Cahuita, Cahuita, Limon, 70403
  • Place, Negra Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Cahuita
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | View from room

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
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

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

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Superior Triple Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Triple Standard 2nd Floor

Triple Standard 2nd Floor

Highlights

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

About the area

Cahuita

At Hotel El Encanto you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Negra Beach and within 15 minutes of Playa Cahuita. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to horse riding/hire and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cahuita hotel include Blanca Beach and Cahuita National Park.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Reggae Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante sobre las Olas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kawe Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Encanto

Beach hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Hotel El Encanto offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Encanto. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cahuita hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Encanto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cahuita hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Encanto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 26.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 26.0 per day

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

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Encanto?

Hotel El Encanto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Encanto?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Encanto on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$185.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, Hotel El Encanto has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, Hotel El Encanto is a short 4-minute walk from Negra Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Encanto?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel El Encanto have a pool?

Hotel El Encanto has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel El Encanto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Encanto.

Does Hotel El Encanto serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Encanto?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Encanto?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Encanto?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Encanto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mitra

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

July visit

It's a cozy hotel with specialized attention. Very good for small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property so many gorgeous species of birds, very peaceful and quiet, on main road right across from a black sand beach, down the street from a police station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Comfort, service, and nature at your doorstep

We had an amazing time at El Encanto. Our room was comfortable and well outfitted, breakfast (and dinner) was tasty, the pools were great and the service was helpful and friendly. Our unexpected favorite part of the experience was the nature you could see from within the hotel walls - sloths (2)!, monkeys, frogs, iguanas and lots of birds. A great combo of luxury and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Wonderful El Encanto

We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property consists of 10 or so villas. Well appointed and comfortable. Small, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shireen

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Centennial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Brighton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, close to the beach, privacy and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

chiara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautifully managed property. Staff was very kind. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunrise

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023