Calala Lodge
  • Lodge
  • Cabuya
  • 8.8/10

Calala Lodge

Set right on the beach in Cabuya, on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula, Calala Lodge offers a large outdoor pool and charming cabins surrounded by tropical gardens. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is just 2 km away. Each spacious duplex cabin has a ground-floor living-dining area, bathroom and porch with 2 hammocks. Upstairs there is a bedroom with views of the Pacific Ocean. The Calala Lodge's restaurant offers varied international cuisine, including fresh fish, pasta dishes and vegetarian burgers. You can take a domestic flight from San José to Tambor Airstrip, just 18 km from Calala Lodge. The town of Paquera is a 1.5-hour drive away, and offers regular ferries to Puntarenas.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
  • Breakfast info: Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Free parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

1km South of Rio Lajas bridge, 60100 Cabuya, Costa Rica, Cabuya, Costa Rica

Facilities

2 swimming pools Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Free WiFi Restaurant Free parking Family rooms Beachfront Bar Superb breakfast

Gallery

a room with two beds and a couch in a attic at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a plant in a pot in front of a woman at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a house in the middle of a forest at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a room with three beds and a window at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a room with two beds and a window in it at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a room with three beds and a window at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a attic bedroom with two beds and a large window at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a hammock on a deck with two chairs and a bench at Calala Lodge in Cabuya
a bathroom with a sink and a toilet at Calala Lodge in Cabuya

Reviews

Paola 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Beautiful, needs tiny attention and th staff should be a little bit more proactive

Pros: Lovely location though not easy to swim in that beach due to hidden rocks. Road to get there challenging. Loved the yoga space Pity that staff didn’t mention on arrival the opportunity to take classes in the morning. Loved the bathrooms structure.

Cons: Kitchenette if one can call it that was miserable. Tray was also broken. We had a little bit of a leak in the wall. But when mentioned the staff attended to it immediately!

Birgit 9/10
Switzerland 🇨🇭

Lovely Cabanas

Pros: Nice little lodge (only 8 Cabanas), wonerful forrest setting, but at the beach. They even had a swimming pool. Lots of things to explore from there eventhough it felt like being at the end of the world (road) ;-). You could wildlife like birds and monkeys passing by just from your terrasse. Breakfast was to choose between 'styles', coffee was very good. If you fancy to have lunch or dinner, the kitchen makes tasty food. A few other restaurants are reachable even on foot.

Cons: ...there was a lack of roomservice....maybe they did not find our Cabana :-)

Nicky 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

A relaxing stay in a nice place

Pros: The rooms were spacious and clean with nice veranda looking towards the sea through the jungle. They felt private. Food was good. Staff friendly.

Cons: Beautiful sun rises but a very stony beach and not good for swimming.

Alexandra 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Highly recommend!

Pros: Amazing location, we loved the bungalow and also the pool. Food was delicious as well and the service outstanding.

Cons: We loved everything.

Hannes 9/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Location is amazing. Sea-view, inside a mini rain forest. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food is excellent.

Cons: As the Lodges are close to a road you will hear some noise early morning. It did not massively bother us or our 2 kids (8 and 10 yrs) but without the noise it would have been a 10/10 :)

Jose 8/10
Spain 🇪🇸

Great experience being surrounded by nature despite customer experience could improve

Pros: Perfect location, open shower outdoor but private was nice, very great experience

Cons: The beach has rocks all the place making impossible to enjoy it. No flexibility with the bar and breakfast timings.

Jennifer 8/10
Tanzania 🇹🇿

Really enjoyed our stay :)

Pros: Nice location. Set up of cabin was nice. The food was good, especially the tofu poke bowl and smoothies! The pool was lovely and surrounded by greenery. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Cons: They played some great music, but it would have been nice to have some quiet to hear the sea and the birds sometimes.

Mcclung 8/10
Canada 🇨🇦

I recommend this place but not if you have mobility issues.

Pros: Breakfast was good. Staff was awesome. Old growth Jungle setting was beautiful right on the ocean. Private little Aframe cabins. Wonderful.

Cons: We really enjoyed our stay. Had an Authentic Typical Tico cold shower but would have preferred a warm one.

Silvia 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

So far my top location during my travels in Costa Rica, very clise to attractions like Waterfalls, Nature Reserve, other

Pros: Top location, lodges at the beachfront, beautiful property, nice seating area at the beach with hammocks, swings, yoga deck.

Cons: —

Dawn 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Lovely lodge with beautiful view through trees to the sea. Pool and amazing food at restaurant. Beachside dining. Manuel was a great host.

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