Playa Cativo - Costa Rica
Accessible only by boat, Playa Cativo is a wonderfully remote Eco-Lodge, set on an unspoilt beach and surrounded by 1,000 acres of private rainforest reserve. There are just a handful of rooms and casitas, along with a superb organic restaurant and a host of activities to keep you busy. Whether you're lured here by the blissful isolation, the promise of outdoor adventure or the incredible biodiversity of the surrounding jungle, we can assure you that you're in for an absolute treat. Discover other hotels in Costa Rica or have you considered the rest of Central America, USA, Europe and Indian Ocean?
Airport TransferIt’s a 45 minute flight from San José to either Puerto Jiménez or Golfito, followed by a 35 minute boat ride to the lodge.
LocationOn the shores of Golfo Dulce on the south west coast, surrounded by pristine rainforest.
AccommodationThe lodge comprises of just 18 rooms, decorated in a simple but elegant style and adorned with colourful local artwork. All rooms have a ceiling fan, sitting area, bathroom with rain shower and complimentary WiFi. Deluxe Rooms and the larger Luxury Rooms are located in the main hotel building with views of the gardens and ocean beyond. Premium and the brand new Premium Plus Rooms are set in individual casitas dotted around the grounds; upgraded amenities include a mini bar, a comfortable sitting area and a spacious terrace with hammock. Premium Plus Rooms also boast large outdoor bathrooms and a private plunge pool.
Restaurants And BarsEl Gavilán restaurant overlooks Golfo Dulce and serves superb gourmet cuisine in a romantic setting, making use of seasonal organic produce from the lodge’s own on-site farm. There is also a poolside bar and a new sunset bar where you can relax with a cocktail as the sun sets over the ocean.
Meal PlansFull Board
FacilitiesThe lodge has a freshwater swimming pool, a library, lounge and complimentary WiFi throughout the main resort area. There is also a brand new spa with two single treatment rooms, a couple’s room, spa pool and platforms for yoga and meditation. The peaceful sandy beach here is beautifully natural and the sea is usually calm, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding and kayaking. The gardens and rainforest surrounding the hotel are teeming with birds and other wildlife and you can expect to see monkeys, agoutis, toucans, scarlet macaws and more without straying too far from your room. For those wanting to explore further afield, a range of excellent activities are on offer, including guided nature hikes with the resort’s superb in-house naturalists, birdwatching tours, whale and dolphin watching trips and kayaking excursions through spectacular mangrove forests.
Important InformationChildren under 6 yrs are not permitted.
Holiday Name : Playa CativoReference : CRBT
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