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Playa Cativo Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool | Living area
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Playa Cativo, Golfo Dulce, Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Puntarenas, 60701
  • Place, Playa San Josecito
  • Place, Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden
  • Place, Piedras Blancas National Park
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)

Room options

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Ocean Front Casita

Ocean Front Casita

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Ocean View

Deluxe Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Oceanview with A/C

Premium Oceanview with A/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool

Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View

Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa | View from room

Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Golfito

A luxury stay in Golfito awaits you at Playa Cativo Lodge. Within steps you'll find Playa San Josecito and Playa Cacao within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, El Gavilan, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .In proximity to this 4.5-property class Golfito lodge you'll find Corcovado National Park.
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Restaurants

  • Burger King

About this property

Playa Cativo Lodge

Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Playa Cativo Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Golfito lodge is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Playa Cativo Lodge offers 18 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Golfito lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Gavilan

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Playa Cativo Lodge Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge
Playa Cativo Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge Golfito

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Playa Cativo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Yep, Playa Cativo Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Playa Cativo Lodge?

Yep, Playa Cativo Lodge is a short 19-minute walk from Playa Cacao. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, kayaking and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Playa Cativo Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as beachside massages.

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have a pool?

Playa Cativo Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Playa Cativo Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Playa Cativo Lodge.

Does Playa Cativo Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Playa Cativo Lodge?

No, Playa Cativo Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Playa Cativo Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Playa Cativo Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.