Howler Monkey Hotel

Great location, super helpful host

Pros: The owner Jim was very welcoming and went out of his way to help us out - letting us do some laundry, giving us recommendations for day-trips and nearby snorkelling spots. The cabins are quite rustic but charmingly so, and the setting is lovely. Cabuya has a very lived-in feel, not as tourist-oriented as nearby Montezuma or Santa Teresa, but with several excellent restaurants/sodas and 2 well-stocked mini-supermarkets, all within walking distance of the hotel. There is direct beach access, where you can walk out to the cemetary island/peninsula at low tide, and explore the shallow tidal pools. Monkeys and tropical birds visited the site every morning, which was really special.

Cons: The accommodation did feel quite rustic for the price compared to other areas in Costa Rica, but for the immediate local area the price was reasonable.

Pros: Great place in the middle of nature Loads of animals and on seaside Lovely piece of heaven I strongly recommend

Amazing!

Pros: I stayed alone at this beachfront bungalow, and it was exactly what I needed. A peaceful, cozy space surrounded by nature, perfect for disconnecting and reconnecting with myself. Waking up to the sound of the waves and having the ocean just steps away was truly magical. The bungalow was clean, well kept, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The host was kind and respectful, always available if I needed anything, yet gave me the privacy to enjoy my time alone. A perfect place for solo travelers looking for peace, inspiration, and a real break from the noise. I’d definitely come back!

Relaxing and quiet paradise I.nat

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay at Jim‘s paradise! It was simple and very calm, cozy and relaxing! There was a warm shower, comfy beds, tropical animals all around, a very clean pool and a kitchen to cook. Jim, the owner, was really friendly and helped us with everything we needed. He gave us a free upgrade so that we could stay in a big cabin, he let us use the washing machine (for free), he recommended us some nice place to buy fresh fish. His 3 dogs were also really adorable!! We recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet get-away close to nature!

A Paradise for nature lovers

Pros: I had a wonderful stay at Jim's place!! If you love nature, this place is a little paradise, a full immersion in Costa Rica's nature. Jim has a wonderful garden with a clean and refreshing swimmingpool, lots of trees that provide shadow and at the end of the garden a 180-Degree view over the sea. The perfect place to watch the sunrise and relax. Jim knows a lot about the local flora and fauna and he showed me so many birds, trees, etc. I saw a Coati, Scarlet Macaw, Monkeys and an Iguane among others right in his garden. Jim is a wonderful host, very helpful and a man of integrity and honesty. And Cabuya is very close to Montezuma (Jim lend me his bike) and is a very nice place, less touristic. You can visit the Cabo Blanco Réserve from there, which I really enjoyed. I would recommend you all to go to Jim' s place 😊

Great stay

Pros: Great location on the water. Located in Cabuya a short stroll from a couple of restaurants and a convenience store. Conveniently located to explore Cabo blanco national park.

The best place in cabuya

Pros: The place is great . Fantastic view of the ocean . The owner Jim is a very good person . He has a great sense of nature and know everything on his property. From the wildlife to the plants. He is a very intelligent man with a lot of knowledge and very good story to tell. He can show you the smallest bees in the world, Tiger heron, tell every name of the birds and much more. I recommand this place and i am returning every year , it is a must see!

Pros: Best bang for your buck! Won't get any better for $30usd a night. Don't expect to be a 5 star resort for that price. You got your own cabin with small bathroom and kitchenette. (Very basic) You are by the beach and it's super affordable. Don't need nothing else. Pura vida!

Pros: Swiming pool and monkeys and beach and lovely dogs and squirrels and more than in the national park

Pros: Great localisation near the beach with a lot of place for 2