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La Kukula Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
A wooden deck with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.
Front of property
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$250
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Explore the area

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Mista French Road, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita, Limón, 70403
  • Place, Playa Chiquita
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Uva Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with a canopy, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted light.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed, a bench, a shelf with items, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

At La Kukula Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Cahuita lodge include Playa Cocles and Grand Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Chiquita - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playa Cocles - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Black Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Selvin's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Río - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Kukula Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at La Kukula Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Beaux Arts Cahuita lodge is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Kukula Lodge offers 8 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and designer toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and Frette Italian sheets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Kukula Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 130000 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kukula Lodge
La Kukula
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La Kukula Lodge Puerto Viejo
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La Kukula Hotel Puerto Viejo
La Kukula Lodge Costa Rica/Limon
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Kukula Lodge Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Kukula Lodge
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Lodge La Kukula Lodge Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Kukula Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at La Kukula Lodge?

As of 27 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Kukula Lodge on 27 July 2026 start from AU$250, 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 La Kukula Lodge?

Yep, La Kukula Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Kukula Lodge?

Yep, La Kukula Lodge is a short 16-minute walk from Punta Uva Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.

Does La Kukula Lodge have a pool?

La Kukula Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes La Kukula Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Kukula Lodge.

Does La Kukula Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Kukula Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Kukula Lodge?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at La Kukula Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at La Kukula Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

La Kukula Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 174 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time with friendly hosts, good breakfast, clean rooms and an amazing nature! We loved everything about it :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts, grounds, hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonya and her staff were amazing. Very patient with my limited Spanish. Able to coordinate and assist with coordination of all my transportation needs. The property is amazing and a fabulous place to relax!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful place a perfect combination on being in the jungle and really close to the beach, walking distance to at least 5 excellent restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had an omelet and it was very mediocre. Limited choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasant stay our family enjoyed at La Kukula Lodge! The accommodations exceeded our expections for the price. Proximity to the beach while being surrounded by jungle was fantastic! Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning ensured we started our day off right. We will definitely be back- thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is set in amazing rainforest gardens, the hosts are charming and welcoming and so enthusiastic about the wildlife in the area, so happy to show visitors the frogs and lizards, sloths and birds. I absolutely loved it. It felt so safe, clean and friendly i would definitely recommend La Kukula Lodge
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful jungle property with the sounds and sights of nature all around. The hosts were very attentive, the included breakfasts were excellent. Everything was very well maintained. An easy walk to a gorgeous natural clean beach. Everything about this unique property was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than any canopy tour, you are amongst all the enimals, with all the best conditions (minus AC)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility in small forest setting. Well maintained, excellent staff. Very nice quiet dinner on site. All around good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in jungle area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to feel immersed in the jungle, with trees and animals all around. We saw a sloth, monkeys and agouti, they have a tiny frog sanctuary, and it's close to the beach (10 min). Room has a mosquito net and helps to feel immersed in the jungle (no windows) Food and drinks are available and the breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night and wished it would have been longer. Owners did all they could to make it a great experience. Food(dinner and included breakfast) was great. Connected us with a trusted driver that got us through an unknown period with ease. Spanish speaking was necessary for that though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Kukula Lodge is an amazing Costa Rican jungle experience. The accommodations are unbelievable matched only by the surroundings. You really are in the middle of a jungle. From seeing agoutis for the first time to waking up to the sound of howler monkeys, you never knew what you were going to get. The owners make you feel very welcome and at home. The staff are all very friendly and English is widely spoken. They serve a complimentary breakfast which was delicious! A truly amazing stay in Costa Rica!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. However, it would have been nice to have a refrigerator and also an air conditioner since it can get very warm and the ceiling fan alone does not cool the room down. The staff and owners are super friendly and very attentive. We left very early in the morning and the lady working in the kitchen (I believe her name was Gira) offered to prepare us some sandwiches, which super nice of her. One negative was that things do not dry since its super humid outside as well as in the room. However, if you enjoy nature this is definitely the place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Jeannine

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

Only for Exhibitionists !!!

We had booked this place based on reviews and expected to visit CR for the first time and stay at a comfortable place with "attentive owners". Owners were out of the country and the place was being managed by the owner of a another lodge. Nobody there at night to address issues to except for "security guards" that do not speak any english. Rooms are very bare minimum, no AC, which is not good given the recent increase in humidity, as we were told. The bed is way too hard to ever get comfortable. There are no real windows in the bathroom, only screens, so at night if you have the lights on, you are in full view of the guards with nowhere to hide. Our toilet did not work, was shut off as it turns out, and in the middle of the night there was sewage backing up into the shower, about 6 inches deep. All this to the lovely sounds of the waterpump, which is conveniently located right outside your bathroom "window", and seems to run all night, ruining any remaining chances of sleep. We politely asked to check out after our first night, were told that would be alright by the manager and we went across the street to much needed comfort. Now, over a month later, both the owner and Expedia refuse to take any responsibility and issue us a refund. BUYERS BEWARE
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Armando

uNO DE LOS MEJORES LUGARES QUE HEMOS VISITADO
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

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

Excelente lugar!

Es un lugar fantastico, acogedor. En medio de la naturaleza sin sentirse invasivo. Los propietarios son personas cálidas, respetuosas y amigables. Todo estaba perfectamente limpio y en buen estado. La ubicación es perfecta, se puede caminar en pocos minutos a la playa o a varios restaurantes de diferente gastronomía, ademas que el servicio de restaurante de La Kukula es delicioso .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Kukula Lodge war unsere beste Unterkunft während unseres Urlaubes in Costa Rica. Es hat einfach alles gepasst. Wir hatten eine Familien Lodge mit Pool direkt vor der Tür. Morgens wurde man von Brüllaffen geweckt, Agutis, Echsen, farbige Frösche und ein Faultier direkt vor der Nase. Das Frühstück war im Vergleich zu anderen Frühstücken unserer Reise- einzigartig - man konnte immer zwischen zwei Varianten wählen. Es gab immer frisch gepresstes Saft und eine große Obstschale. Die Kids konnten super leckeren Kakao bestellen. Ei in verschiedenen Varianten mit Reis und Bohnen oder z.B. Brot mit Marmelade oder Butter. Der Besitzer war äusserst hilfsbereit und hat uns bei vielen geholfen- Fahrräder organisiert- einzigartige Tiere gezeigt und viel Infos über diese gegeben. Beim Gedanken an die Kukula Lodge will ich sofort zurück- wir haben es als Familie geliebt da zu sein und danken für dieses einzigartige Erlebnis Empfehlung zu 100 Prozent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Werner

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

4 tolle Nächte in Cahuita!

können das Hotel uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Mehrere Bungalos im Dschungel verteilt und nur einige 100M zum Playa Chiquita. Bereits beim ausgezeichneten Frühstück begegnet man Kolibris, Fröschen und Agutis. Von den Eigentümern bis zum Team der Zimmerreinigung alle zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

La Kukula lodge

Fantastiskt litet hotell placerat mitt i djungeln, men med bara ca 200 m till närmaste strand. Även nära till flera suveräna restauranger. Vi hade ett stort familjerum med två rum, vardagsrum och badrum. Det var rent och trevligt med sköna sängar. Stor terrass med en härlig pool precis bredvid. Personalen är underbara, lämnar information om området och är otroligt hjälpsamma. Eftersom man bor mitt i djungeln måste man vara beredd på att det är ljud från t.ex apor på natten. Detta gör att man också får se massor av djur från sin egen terass, så som apor, sengångare, agoutis och ödlor. La Kukula lodge var det bästa stället vi bodde på i Costa rica av totalt sex hotell.
Välkommen till La Kukula lodge
Huvudbyggnaden
Vår terass
Poolen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

!!! Ein Traum!!!

Paradise
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage mitten im Dschungel, viel Platz im Familienzimmer, super Frühstück und gute Tipps von der Rezeption. Leider keine Beleuchtung am Pool abends.