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Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

2.5 star property
Hotel near Corcovado National Park Office in Puerto Jiménez

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Boating
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach shuttle, 3 beach bars
Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
350 meter from the town center, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702
  • Osa Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Corcovado National Park Office
    2 min walk
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach
    8 min walk
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    13 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Design Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden View

Living room

Design Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden View

  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Living area

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

Floor plan

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Ground Floor

Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Ground Floor

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 25 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $168
per night
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Puerto Jiménez

City center stay.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Corcovado National Park Office and within a 15-minute walk of Puerto Jimenez Pier. Pan Dulce Beach is within 12 miles (20 km) and Corcovado National Park is within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Corcovado National Park Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Preciosa Beach - 19 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 35 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Corcovado National Park - 39 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel y Restaurante Carolina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Delfín Blanco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería y Heladería Monka - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Delfines - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizzamail.it - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

Hotel near Corcovado National Park Office in Puerto Jiménez
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes a conference center. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat was completed in September 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Puerto Jiménez hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1982
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate living room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Game/wildlife viewing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way), (from 1 to 4 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Chosa Manglar Hotel Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Hotel
Chosa Manglar Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar
La Chosa Del Manglar Costa Rica/Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel
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Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel Puerto Jiménez

Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our Family of Four
Magnificent. Exactly the experience we were hoping for when we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
laid back vacation
Convenient - checked tide tables and walked to gulf to swim in the mornings. Then walked to lunch at many restaurants downtown, walked to grocery store, so nice to get out and enjoy the weather!! Took 2 tours, found the fish pond, sat bu fire, talked to other travelers and owner, sat out on our colorful front porch, laidback vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Close to runway
Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise with fellow guests although there seemed to be a lot of people working on their laptops!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis A

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice but has air conditioning issues.
The grounds were lovely and the people were nice but the air conditioner went off in the middle of the night both nights we were there. We would wake up, hot and it was hard to sleep. It is very hot in Costa Rica in February. Both mornings we had to hunt down someone to turn it back on. They said it was the breaker switch but both times the rest of the electricity was on. It was uncomfortable and very annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Aliaksandr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed in cabin #9 with no WiFi. Every time I need internet, I should go to reception area. To eat, I should go to town. Did not see as much wildlife on property as I expected, based on reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been here twice in the last year. If you like nature, you will not find a better spot to stay. Family run and super friendly. Can't wait to go back !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t have words in order to describe it. Do not believe pictures, check yourself first before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming! I’d say the atmosphere was the best part! Leaving a no so great review for a few reasons: The apartment was advertised to sleep 6, but there were no bed linens for the futons. There was plumbing issues. Not hot water (which isn’t a huge deal but if you’re paying 175$ a night it would be nice). And last, the coffee maker was molded out and generally all the dishes were not completely clean. To be clear, I think it is a great place, I was just very disappointed in what I got for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Helena

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the setting. Nice little cabin in the jungle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, jungle style, good service
It's nice and quite, staff is cool, they only serve coffee in the morning but, there is a kitchen and refrigerator for guests also there is a pin pon table.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Macaw city
The hotel grounds were awesome, monkeys and macaws everyday,even a toucan or two. The people were very good to me and helped where they could. Would happily go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hostel adjacent to Corcovado
Beautiful hostel on the edge of Corcovado National Park in Puerto Jimenez. I loved hanging out in the covered courtyard. I was greeted on my arrival with several pairs of scarlet macaws in the trees. I loved hanging out in the beautiful covered courtyard area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful and Relaxing
I stayed three nights and look forward to returning. The grounds are lovely and brimming with nature's wonder. The kitchen facilities looked very good. Nice comfortable lobby. Good laundry service across the street.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Price...? Depends on your face... or on the staff
First night we paid 80$ US to the young mens at the reception on December 3, 2016. The hotel was empty. We came back the night after and booked on the net and we paid 39,99$ US!! Do I trust the staff? No hot water, and the door lock didn't worked the first night. Rooms are really clean with air conditioning. The place is magic, beautiful, many animals and birds. Highly recommended you to book on the web.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toucans in the garden & a lizard in the room!
My favorite place in Costa Rica! Rustic and so charming. Fantastic for lazy birdwatching and nature study right on site: and close to the beautiful Dulce Gulf and Corcovado National Park, as well. The entire staff is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. There is no place on Earth quite like this. I can hardly wait to go back. :)

10/10 Excellent

Laura & Barry, Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful place for nature watching
Had a great experience at the hotel and in the town. This place is paradise for those who love nature, but prefer a few more conveniences than camping. The common kitchen and salon were the perfect place to prepare and enjoy a meal and visit with fellow guests. The town is in easy walking distance and offers shops, groceries and restaurants. The weather was a bit hot for my liking, but the guest rooms have air conditioning. They also have a 'real hot water' shower - as opposed to the 'suicide' showers so many places in Costa Rica have. If you want to stay in the lap of luxury, this is not the place for you. But if you want to relax and enjoy nature and get to know some lovely people, I recommend you check out La Chosa del Manglar. We will stay here if we visit Peurto Jimmenez again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to relax
Booked for one night but decided to stay two. Awesome to have a kitchen available to the guests and loved the early morning chorus of birds. You will see lots of wildlife here.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dusty walkway to my room. 50's style toilet & sink
No bar- restaurant as advertised Everything here is do it yourself, don't ask questions. No room service.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La Chosa is Heaven on Earth!
Amazing place to stay. For the price.. this hotel cannot be beat in this area. Other nearby hotels like Iguana Lodge are extremely secluded and you have to take a taxi in order to get to any restaurants or other areas around town. Every day we woke up to the monkeys, macaws, and toucans in the gorgeous gardens surrounding the hotel. If you want to truly authentic and gorgeous rain forest experience, this is your place!