Hotel El Encanto

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We came in the off season and the restaurant onsite happened to be closed during our stay. If breakfast was any indication of what dinner would be like, I'm sorry we missed out. This wasn't a huge issue though as there are plenty of delicious restaurants in town. The only other thing I didn't like was I didn't get to meet the two sloths who live on the property.

Nahomy, Ambary and Conrad are absolutely great. The only thing that needs an upgrade is their mattress.

The grounds are lovely. We saw a sloth, iguanas, dart frogs and so many birds. The rooms are wonderfully cozy and well stocked. The staff is welcoming and helpful. Our large group hopes to return.

Overall we LOVED this hotel and regretted we didn't book it longer. Staff was so kind and helpful. The room was luxurious and clean. Loved the mosquito nets, but did notice a small hole in one. The studio was big and beautiful, the kitchen was great, coffee was wonderful and we adored the peaceful pool. Appreciated the security of having a gated lot as we heard a lot about crime and were worried about leaving our car parked. So grateful they allowed us to leave our car parked in the lot ahead of check in so we could explore town and not worry about the car! THANK YOU FOR THAT! Also, the extra bed was a lifesaver! Two things we weren't crazy about, but not significant enough to impact rating. First, wifi barely worked in our room. It worked a little on the porch, and perfect near the office, but that could be better. Second, I'm vegan and there was only fruit and toast to eat. They offered avocado as the vegetarian protein option. Avocado is NOT a significant source of protein and I actually can't eat them, so to have only one thing for vegetarians was not good, considering the price of everything. I had to watch everyone eat and then go find food elsewhere. The menu in general could have more options, but the fruit was really good. If rice and beans were added to the breakfast menu, that would've been great.

It was close to everything. Beautiful gardens. Everything was clean, staff were very helpful.

Property was beautiful, the food was amazing, the entire environment was unreal. The host was great, she was super friendly, very knowledgeable of the town, gave great recommendations! We will surely be back! Nothing, everything was great!

We loved the breakfast every morning, the plants and animals on the grounds were so beautiful and it was lovely to experience little bits of Costa Rica's nature everyday without even having to leave the hotel. Nothing. The place was amazing.

It was beautiful and so close to town, very walkable to a lot of fun shops, beaches, restaurants and the national park. There were three sloths on the property and lots of lizards and birds. Breakfast was so good with homemade bread, fresh fruit and juice, coffee, and different selections to choose from daily. The only negative I had was the odor in our room - quadruple room with balcony - that smelled like mildew and cigarette smoke. It got better throughout our stay and we didn’t notice it by the third night, really. Maybe the room hadn’t been used in a few nights or something. Otherwise, absolutely perfect.

The breakfast, cocktails and service was great! Very convenient location, right by the beach and next to the center. N/A

Beautiful property with nice habitations and common areas

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Really friendly staff, lovely grounds, good housekeeping, and enjoyed the morning fresh fruit and breakfast.

Hotel El Encanto was a delightful surprise. Within walking distance of the National Park and restaurants yet just far enough from the busy part of town to be quiet and peaceful. The grounds were magnificent, secure and carefully maintained. Our cabino was cute, plenty spacious, and quiet (except for one morning when the howler monkeys woke us!). The pool was very refreshing. Breakfasts were great. The staff was most accommodating and helpful. Would definitely choose Encanto again if returning to Cahuita.

Everything, was cozy and beautiful N/A

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Loved the grounds and feel of the place. The food and dining room were fantastic. Happy hour was fun. Loved it here. I wished our room was not the back of the building. Walking to it didn't quite have the charm as the rest of the place. But we got over that quickly. Everything else was super cute.

Beds were stiff, pool was closed during our stay.

Great location for the national park, beach and town. The hotel is set in lovely tropical gardens - we enjoyed spotting wildlife in the hotel grounds. Our family suite was a great size and very comfortable. Great breakfast too, highly recommend staying here. We enjoyed the authentic feel of Cahuita.

We loved our stay here! The grounds are very beautiful, with lots of plants and wildlife (we saw frogs, iguanas, lizards, and so many birds!) We really enjoyed the pool too! The location is great - a short walk to downtown Cahuita and other restaurants. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was great, and we also ordered some drinks and appetizers on other nights and the food was fantastic - some of the best food we had while in Cahuita. The hotel is right across the street from Playa Negra, which we didn't actually go to since the water was so high/rough while we were there. It is about a 15 minute walk to Cahuita national park though, which has a beautiful beach! I would recommend adding a couple more chairs for the pool area.