La Kukula Lodge

Property class: 3
Beaux Arts lodge with outdoor pool, near Playa Chiquita

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When you stay at La Kukula Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Playa Cocles and Punta Uva Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$151 nightly
The current price is $171 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A room with two beds, each with a canopy, wooden beams, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

A wooden deck leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery.

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned sofa with patterned cushions, and a rustic wooden table.

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A wooden deck with a hammock, wooden chairs, and a table.

Family Room

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mista French Road, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita, Limón, 70403

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
  • Playa Cocles - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.) - 71 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 99.8 miles/160.6 km
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 104.8 miles/168.6 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Selvin's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casa Río - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

La Kukula Lodge

  • When you stay at La Kukula Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Playa Cocles and Punta Uva Beach. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

La Kukula Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and varied with freshly squeezed juice, a large fruit bowl, and cooked-to-order options. (12 reviews)
  • The beach was within a short walking distance and was described as beautiful, natural, and clean. (7 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served delicious meals and offered a great breakfast experience. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Jungle
Wildlife
Breakfast
Service staff
Beach
Ambience
Food

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved our two night stay. The jungle sounds are amazing and we saw a sloth and monkey on the property. Very friendly staff, great location, excellent breakfast and coffee. I’d return and book again and will recommend to others.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time with friendly hosts, good breakfast, clean rooms and an amazing nature! We loved everything about it :-)
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay here! The beach was within an easy, short walking distance and very beautiful! The rip current can be very strong, so we found a nice, mostly calm pocket of water between reefs, down the beach, to swim in for a couple of days-- really pleasant! Plus, they gave us beach towels at the desk. The staff were friendly, helpful and someone was always available. They provided dry towels everyday, since nothing dries for days. The rooms have a lot of screens so the sounds of the jungle come in, including howler monkeys! You can hear your neighbors as well as the rainforest, but the other guests were usually fairly quiet by 9 pm.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

The best room we’ve ever stayed in.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here. We had two rooms for 8 nights. So close to the beach but surrounded by jungle. Some wonderful close spots to eat within walking distance. We had a lovely breakfast every morning and our rooms were tidied daily with fresh towels. Town and the parks were so close. Perfect location. Favorite part was waking up to the howling monkeys every morning
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hosts, grounds, hospitality
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facility in small forest setting. Well maintained, excellent staff. Very nice quiet dinner on site. All around good experience
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10/10 Exceptional

Better than any canopy tour, you are amongst all the enimals, with all the best conditions (minus AC)
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8/10 Very good

Had an omelet and it was very mediocre. Limited choice.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Located in jungle area
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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2/10 Poor

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Alles TOP. SUPER gepflegter Garten. Leckeres Frühstück! Kommen gerne wieder.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wir waren 5 Tage in der Unterkunft und hätten am liebsten verlängert! Es hat uns rundum gut gefallen! Wer Ruhe und Natur sucht ist hier genau richtig! Das Frühstück war richtig super und abwechslungsreich! Auch unsere Kinder haben es sehr gemocht! Wir haben fast immer auch dort zu Abend gegessen. Highlight waren natürlich die vielen Tiere im Garten! Besonders die Faultiere, Affen und Tukane! Die Besitzer sind sehr aufmerksam und liebenswert! Wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen! Wir haben auch den Wäscheservice genutzt, er war auch super!
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10/10 Exceptional

uNO DE LOS MEJORES LUGARES QUE HEMOS VISITADO
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10/10 Exceptional

Alles!