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El Remanso Rainforest Lodge

4.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Deluxe Double Villa La Vainilla w/ Plunge Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Deluxe Villa w/ Plunge Pool | Beach/ocean view
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge offers natural sounds and ocean views. Start your day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, then choose between relaxing spa treatments like body wraps and scrubs or thrilling zipline adventures. WiFi is available in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
Beach

Near the beach

This traditional-style lodge offers direct access to the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the sandy beach. Experience the magic of ocean-view dining with a memorable meal at the restaurant. Noteworthy nearby activities include surfing/bodyboarding and kayaking.

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Beach

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Villa La Vainilla w/ Plunge Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Villa La Vainilla w/ Plunge Pool

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Bungalows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Bungalows

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa w/ Plunge Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa w/ Plunge Pool

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
  • 102 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Poniente Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Poniente Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Road from Puerto Jiménez to Carate, Km 22, Puerto Jiménez, 8204

What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 37 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 37 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Golfo Dulce - 37 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach - 38 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Martina’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

El Remanso Rainforest Lodge

Upscale lodge, remodeled in 2023
At El Remanso Rainforest Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, hiking/biking, and ziplining at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a body treatment, or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, El Remanso, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Games, a banquet hall, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at El Remanso Rainforest Lodge offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and day beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Remanso

Things to do

  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (79 inches wide)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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 6 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Remanso Lodge Puerto Jimenez
El Remanso Lodge
El Remanso Puerto Jimenez
El Remanso
El Remanso Lodge
El Remanso Rainforest
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge Lodge
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge Puerto Jiménez
El Remanso Rainforest Lodge Lodge Puerto Jiménez

Frequently asked questions

Does El Remanso Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Remanso Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Remanso Rainforest Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Remanso Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Remanso Rainforest Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does El Remanso Rainforest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is El Remanso Rainforest Lodge located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Puerto Jiménez lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Matapalo, Pan Dulce Beach, and Playa Piro. Playa Sombrero and King Louis Waterfall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

El Remanso Rainforest Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place, but I can't give it a great review because on the day we checked-in no one was available at the hotel to answer the phone. Answering the phone when you have guest traveling from out of country, and to a very remote location is standard basic custom service. For whatever reason we could not find our email confirmation the day we were scheduled to arrive and we called and called for 5 hours straight on a Saturday between 12noon-5pm and no one answered the phone. Because we were traveling 5 hours by car to an extremely remote location and could not confirm our stay we were forced to book another hotel that night. We finally received an email in the evening from the owner, and we were able to check in the next day, but the owner herself directed her staff not to give us any discount for the inconvenience we experienced trying to check-in to the hotel. The staff was absolutely lovely, but the owner should know better that if you want to charge $1000 a night and be a 5-star hotel you have to give 5-star customer service which means answering the phone on the day guests check in. Next time I travel to this remote area of Osa I will visit LagunaVista Villas or Lapis Rios resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

J and S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Special Place

This resort provides an authentic "forest" experience while at the same time making sure all one's needs are taken care of. Dining is surprisingly good (my husband is a gourmet chef so he should know) as is the service! We couldn't ask for more but got it thanks to the friendliness of the owners. They are ever present and offer great advice (as well as conversation) for a fulfilling experience. We were sincerely sad to leave and hope to return in the future...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Im Paradies

Auch wenn der Weg zur Lodge echt anstrengend ist, es lohnt sich!! Man wird sehr herzlich willkommen geheißen, das Team ist großartig und die Natur paradiesisch. Der Pool ist super, der Strand einsam und der Regenwald voller exotischer Tiere!

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