Hotel El Encanto
Hotel in Cahuita
2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
At Hotel El Encanto, relax at one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, or spend the day on the nearby beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Hotel El Encanto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
At Hotel El Encanto, relax at one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, or spend the day on the nearby beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Hotel El Encanto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers. This Cahuita hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Cahuita
Available Rooms
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Beds not specified • 861 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room
Beds not specified • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Triple Room
Beds not specified • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Studio
Beds not specified • 323 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
5.0 / 10.0
Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
5.0 / 10.0
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
5.0 / 10.0
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
6.0 / 10.0
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
6.0 / 10.0
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing little hotel across the street from the beach. Fantastic restaurant, coffee shop/deli right on the beach as well. Sloths in the trees, birds, super nice for such a small and remote town.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing little hotel across the street from the beach. Fantastic restaurant, coffee shop/deli right on the beach as well. Sloths in the trees, birds, super nice for such a small and remote town.
10.0 / 10.0
Receptionist gave us a garden tour introducing us to many CR plants and birds and iguana, sloths hiding. Made to feel very welcome. Ate at the restaurant— server very good and food excellent. Would recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Receptionist gave us a garden tour introducing us to many CR plants and birds and iguana, sloths hiding. Made to feel very welcome. Ate at the restaurant— server very good and food excellent. Would recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
The Bungalow, the Garden with the plants and the animals, the beautiful Swimmingpool.The stuff is very friendly and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
The Bungalow, the Garden with the plants and the animals, the beautiful Swimmingpool.The stuff is very friendly and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs.
There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
10.0 / 10.0
I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs.
There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
8.0 / 10.0
Liked the location, close to the beach, privacy and safety.
8.0 / 10.0
Liked the location, close to the beach, privacy and safety.
8.0 / 10.0
Absolutely beautifully managed property. Staff was very kind. Would stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Absolutely beautifully managed property. Staff was very kind. Would stay here again.
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
5.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
10.0 / 10.0
Charming and well-appointed. A classy little boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word. A true oasis in this part of Costa Rica.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming and well-appointed. A classy little boutique hotel in the truest sense of the word. A true oasis in this part of Costa Rica.
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place looks just like the photos. Restaurant food was good and staff there and at reception were nice and efficient. Definitely recommend!
5.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place looks just like the photos. Restaurant food was good and staff there and at reception were nice and efficient. Definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Across the road from little local beaches, the hotel and our cabana felt like an oasis to return to after snorkeling in the national park or hiking. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. We saw sloths and monkeys right on the property.
10.0 / 10.0
Across the road from little local beaches, the hotel and our cabana felt like an oasis to return to after snorkeling in the national park or hiking. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed our stay. We saw sloths and monkeys right on the property.
5.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants.
Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped.
Service was pleasant: very nice people !
The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem.
We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
5.0 / 10.0
Perfect stay: the property is beautiful (amazing garden, with many frogs and birds), nice pool (warm, but not too warm!), the beach is walking distance, so is the heart of the city with shops and restaurants.
Suggestion: something extra with the eggs at breakfast ? After nice fruits and toasts (with delicious jam!), we got some fried eggs later alone on a plate is a bit odd. Maybe bringing them at the beginning / together with everything else would have helped.
Service was pleasant: very nice people !
The Cahuita park is close by and is a gem.
We stayed two nights in a superior room with a king bed: these are in isolated bungalow, very privy and comfy.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is so beautiful! The quietness...the ambience, the food, the wildlife, everything was beautifully amazing. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Playa Negra is just a couple minute walk down the street. Where you can enjoy a local beer, music or some good food.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is so beautiful! The quietness...the ambience, the food, the wildlife, everything was beautifully amazing. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Playa Negra is just a couple minute walk down the street. Where you can enjoy a local beer, music or some good food.
10.0 / 10.0
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5.0 / 10.0
Great hotel in Cahuita. Pools and near to beach, if you fell for that. Delicious breakfast. Really nice staff.
5.0 / 10.0
Great hotel in Cahuita. Pools and near to beach, if you fell for that. Delicious breakfast. Really nice staff.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a lovely romantic Pura Vida experience with amazing wildlife including a sloth and singing birds, gorgeous garden and comfy cabins. Loved the breakfasts and caring staff! The pools were refreshing too! Perfect spot to experience Costa Rica! Highly recommended!
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great time, the service was great
4.0 / 10.0
Nice place close to the national park - 10 minutes walk.
4.0 / 10.0
Nice place close to the national park - 10 minutes walk.
2.0 / 10.0
The grounds are beautiful and the room was beautiful. The woman that checked us in was very nice too.
The problem started when we came back from our time walking around.
The couple above us were walking around their room until 10 pm and sounded like a herd of buffalo. When we could no longer stand it, we went and asked the young woman watching the desk if she could help us out as we had a 6:00am departure the next morning. She clearly had NO customer service sense and very snotty answered, “what would you have me do? Tell them to not walk?” She then proceeded to tell us that 3 other guests had complained and the resort was waiting for supplies from Spain(???) to fix the room.
HOW RIDICULOUS.
Even expressing some sympathy would have gone a long way.
Then, the same two women who stayed above us took our packed breakfast that was prepared by the resort for us to take as we could not stay for the included breakfast in our booking. Apparently the resort did not bother to put a label on our breakfast to go.
2.0 / 10.0
The grounds are beautiful and the room was beautiful. The woman that checked us in was very nice too.
The problem started when we came back from our time walking around.
The couple above us were walking around their room until 10 pm and sounded like a herd of buffalo. When we could no longer stand it, we went and asked the young woman watching the desk if she could help us out as we had a 6:00am departure the next morning. She clearly had NO customer service sense and very snotty answered, “what would you have me do? Tell them to not walk?” She then proceeded to tell us that 3 other guests had complained and the resort was waiting for supplies from Spain(???) to fix the room.
HOW RIDICULOUS.
Even expressing some sympathy would have gone a long way.
Then, the same two women who stayed above us took our packed breakfast that was prepared by the resort for us to take as we could not stay for the included breakfast in our booking. Apparently the resort did not bother to put a label on our breakfast to go.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cahuita?
The average price for a rental in Cahuita is £63 per night. This rental is £45 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel El Encanto. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel El Encanto. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel El Encanto pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel El Encanto?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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