Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

3.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services

Photo gallery for Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

Family Room, Kitchen, Garden View
Basic Room, Ensuite
Fridge, microwave, high chair
Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#5) | Terrace/patio
Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | Shared kitchen facilities

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Chilamate, La Virgen, Heredia, 41001
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • La Selva Biological Station
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, River View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#5)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#1)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#2)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Kitchen, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#4)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#3)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Standard Room, Patio, Garden View (#6)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Tower

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

La Virgen

At Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Tirimbina Rainforest Center and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Sarapiquís Gardens. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to hiking/biking trails and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and microwave in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class La Virgen B&B include Braulio Carrillo National Park and Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Sarapiquís Gardens - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Ranchero - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat

Riverfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star La Virgen bed & breakfast.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat offers 17 accommodations with fans. Rooms open to furnished patios. This La Virgen bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20; reservation required

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3102299748

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Chilamate Rainforest Eco retreat
Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat La Virgen
Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat Bed & breakfast
Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat Bed & breakfast La Virgen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

Yep, Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat.

Is Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a picnic area, as well as highchairs and art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat is a hit with families.

Does Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

No, Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Chilamate Rainforest Eco-retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Wonderful introduction to Costa Rica.

This place is great. Worth the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Thor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birdwatching Rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Mendon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place but no a/c and it gets hot. No screens so we did get mosquitoes and gnats in the room because we had to keep the windows open. The staff and the food were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Represents Costa Rica Rain Forest Ecology, friendliness of the Costa Rican people, the Ticans and its tasty, healthy food menu!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

True eco resort with the best staff

Lovey eco lodge really working with the environment. Fabulous staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Lovely breakfasts, healthy locally sourced dinner buffet and tea and coffee all day long. Tours on offer were great too- we did the bird walk and saw so much that we would have missed! Rafting with Rios fabulous. Yes the rooms are a little basic but all in keeping with the ethos of the place. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish we booked a whole week here room was amazing. Right in middle of forest.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil, Westminster

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

wolfgang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fabulous, super friendly and helpful. Liked the breakfast and home cooked dinner. The covered walk ways and ubiquity if provided umbrellas are great when it's pouring buckets. Nice touch to provide rubber boots for forest walking. The walls between some rooms are super thin which can be annoying with noisy neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facility is just fantastic. I will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place, despite the rain, and the fact that it had no air conditioning. It would have been nice, but there was a ceiling fan, and an oscillating stand up fan. The only downside, was the parking was about a 8 minute walk, out of the room down a path, across a bridge and up a small hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina

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

Serene place

It was amazing. It was serene. Really a place to be still and quiet as there’s no tv. A place to talk and relax more. The receptionist and everyone you came across was very nice. Offered recommendation for eateries. highly recommend if you’re looking to unwind and connect with nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy tranquilo y el staff es realmente amable y servicial. Muy buena comida e increíble ambiente.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irén

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A személyzet rendkívül kedves,mosolygós volt. Segítettek a csomagjainkat a parkolóból elhozni. Nagyon vàlasztékos büféreggelit és vacsoràt kaptunk.A park, aminek a közepén van, olyan mintha a dzsungel közepén lennénk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unique location. Wide range of local activities and places to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jose

Disliked: Amenities
No AC in this property and it gets hot in Costa Rica. I had to leave because of their limited accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to relax. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Large rooms and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ardine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The dinner was above-average taste, with lots of variety; delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Détente et ressourcement

Lieu très dépaysant et reposant au milieu de la forêt. Chambre spacieuse et aménagée simplement Petit déjeuner 5 étoiles sous forme de buffet Équipe très accueillante et très disponible.on se sent très bien dans ce lieu
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Très bon rapport qualité prix

Hôtel bien situé Chambre spacieuse, propre, et literie très confortable Personnel très accueillant (verre d’accueil) Buffet à volonté cher (20$) mais pour tous les goûts Prêt de bottes Eau tiède
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ecolodge dans un très bel environnement au cœur de la forêt luxuriante. Calme, bon petit-déjeuner varié. Cuisine commune vaste et bien équipée. En plus nous avons été surclassés, ce qui est toujours appréciable. Chambres grandes et très propres, comme tout le complexe. Superbe séjour, nous recommandons à 1000 %.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abel

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

10/10 Excellent

Droux

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CELINE

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

Bon hôtel dans la regions de Sarapiquí

Hotel en plein milieu de la nature, d'ailleurs on se gare à l'extérieur (mais parking sécurisé) et on y arrive à pieds avec une brouette pour porter les bagages. Diner sous forme de buffet (pas énorme mais suffisant). Petit dej correct.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024