The 12-bungalow, mid-range Shawandha Lodge is an ideal locale for small groups that want to be surrounded by nature without sacrificing tropical vacation staples. The hotel is located in a quiet area about six kilometers away from the lively town center of Puerto Viejo -- where there are shops, restaurants, live music, and bars -- and close to Cahuita National Park. Sprawling out across nearly five acres of jungle along Playa Chiquita, the property boasts a variety of flora and fauna. The sand and surf of uncrowded Playa Chiquita is a five-minute walk away from the hotel. In addition to spacious and elegant bungalows with artistic bathrooms (but without TVs or air-conditioning), Shawandha is well-known for its fine dining at Wandha Restaurant, its garden pool, and the 400-year-old Ceibo tree growing on the premises.
The 12-bungalow, mid-range Shawandha Lodge is an ideal locale for small groups that want to be surrounded by nature without sacrificing tropical vacation staples. The hotel is located in a quiet area about six kilometers away from the lively town center of Puerto Viejo -- where there are shops, restaurants, live music, and bars -- and close to Cahuita National Park. Sprawling out across nearly five acres of jungle along Playa Chiquita, the property boasts a variety of flora and fauna. The sand and surf of uncrowded Playa Chiquita is a five-minute walk away from the hotel. In addition to spacious and elegant bungalows with artistic bathrooms (but without TVs or air-conditioning), Shawandha is well-known for its fine dining at Wandha Restaurant, its garden pool, and the 400-year-old Ceibo tree growing on the premises.
The Spanish family that established Hotel Boutique Indalo designed their hotel as an escape destination at value prices. The low-key hotel is quiet and somewhat isolated, a few streets away from the main excitement hub of Costa Rica's Caribbean town, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Several beaches such as Playa Negra, Cocles, and Puerto Viejo beach, all surfer go-to spots, are within three kilometers from Indalo. Rooms here are spacious and minimalist, resembling the bare bones decor of an art gallery space, and do not have TVs or air-conditioning. While there isn't a pool or full restaurant, the dog-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, laundry services, and a full Mediterranean breakfast for a small fee.
The Spanish family that established Hotel Boutique Indalo designed their hotel as an escape destination at value prices. The low-key hotel is quiet and somewhat isolated, a few streets away from the main excitement hub of Costa Rica's Caribbean town, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Several beaches such as Playa Negra, Cocles, and Puerto Viejo beach, all surfer go-to spots, are within three kilometers from Indalo. Rooms here are spacious and minimalist, resembling the bare bones decor of an art gallery space, and do not have TVs or air-conditioning. While there isn't a pool or full restaurant, the dog-friendly hotel provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, laundry services, and a full Mediterranean breakfast for a small fee.