spirit of jungle lodge

A unique and wonderful experience. Highly recommend this place.

Pros: The property is spectaclar - the plants and trees and flowers - and the artifacts around the property and in the restaurant. So much to appreciate. Owner and staff were very helpful. Restaurant food was wonderful and the pool was lovely. The air conditioned room was very large as well as the washroom/shower area and we had a beautiful outdoor space with a vine covered roof.

I would come again

Pros: Beautiful setting, very quiet, close to beautiful beaches, friendly host

Cons: A little bit off the track

A shabby chic mini resort in the most beautiful setting. Well worth the arduous journey to get there.

Pros: The whole place was so pretty and tranquil once we managed to get there. The pool was fantastic . The apartment was sort of shabby chic and very well equipped for. Self catering. It was very large with a great balcony overlooking the jungle. We sat there in the evening watching a thunderstorm overhead. In the morning waking up to just the sound of the birds was great. The restaurant was excellent. Lovely setting good food and very reasonable price. Walk to a deserted beach. So glad we managed to get there. Would have been better if we could have spent an extra night .

Cons: Trying to find the place. The information said 4km from the town which must be as the crow flies. It is actually near Buenavista beach along very bumpy roads and in the middle of nowhere. The Sat nav didn’t recognise the place or the road it was on and nobody we asked in Sámara had heard of the place. The owner did e mail directions but as we were travelling we didn’t see them until we arrived . Eventually we found someone who was able to tell us how to get there by going through a river and up a dirt track only suitable for a 4x4 which we didn’t have. We made it and it was quite an adventure! However, if we’d known where it was we would have gone a much easier long way round. Learning point. Check for the owners e mail before setting off. The owner was an interesting guy but seemed to go out of his way not to explain anything. The restaurant staff were lovely. Although the place was well equipped for self catering , it would have been good to have had tea and coffee provided. We had sadly left our personal supply at the previous hotel and as were awake from 5 needed a drink before the restaurant opened at 7. Our lovely neighbours gave us a tea bag.

Pleasant out of the way retreat

Pros: Nice hideaway resort, far from anything. The food was excellent, the pool was nice, and the wildlife was a bonus Try the Starmer sandwich for breakfast. Feeds two.

Cons: The bed was old, hard and lumpy-really Reiner, spring for some new beds. Also the sun chaise were uncomfortable, old and the mats totally worn out. Need some extra help in the restaurant in the evenings. Too long a wait to get served, customers ignored as the only person there, was in the kitchen cooking! Food was expensive. There were no blankets in the room, so had to use our jackets and towels some nights to stay warm. Closest restaurant or store was over a mile away.

A hidden gem in the jungle away from the crowds

Pros: We loved this lodge. The location is quiet and surrounded by nature. We saw howlers , iguanas, parakeets, and many other birds every day on the property. A 10 minute walk to a stunning turtle beach with no crowds and gorgeous sunsets. The staff are hardworking and very welcoming. The rooms are cleaned daily, the beds are comfortable, and there is hot water in the shower, which is rare. There is private outdoor seating for each cabin. The food was delicious and made from local, organic ingredients. The pool is a lovely bonus. We recommend that you have a car as the location is quite isolated, unless, like us, you just want to chill for a while. We feel that this hotel is good value for your money in this area.

Cons: We liked everything.

Great time

Pros: The dog 🐕 Doggie 🐶 . The host, Rainer is an authentic person with an interesting point of view on life. The location is a jungle paradise with a nice quiet atmosphere

There is nothing comparable to this stay, we will remember it forever!

Pros: It is located just in the jungle, you can see monkeys from the swimming pool!

Cons: The owner is a unique personality, it may take time to used to it.

Great location off the beaten path with clean and comfortable rooms.

Pros: We loved the peaceful property with howler monkeys, and proximity to the natural beach.

Cons: We didn’t like eating at the restaurant and there aren’t many other options in the area. The food was just OK, the service was slow, and the there was no music - which made everyone feel like they had to whisper.

If you're looking for peace and quiet, this is the place for you

Pros: The hotel surrounded by nature The breakfast and the food (cash only)

Cons: The pool could be cleaner

Pros: Epic property, artistic, beautiful, quiet, spacious, tons of choices for sitting comfortably to meditate, read, compute. Attracts a great clientele from everywhere for enjoyable conversations. Wonderful staff, owner is great and goes out of his way to help with any special needs. Beautiful short walk through pristine forest country to gorgeous beach.