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Reviews of La Palapa Ecolodge 4 stars

Quepos Manuel Antonio, Portalón, 60602 Portalón, Costa Rica

#1 of 1 hotels in Portalón

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Connect with nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little more light

    It is all surrounded by nature and the people working there were really nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be more plentiful. It wasn't a problem for us, but soap and shampoo were missing.

    Beautiful garden with birds and other wild animals. Nice pool and terrace.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We saw 2 cockroaches in the kitchen, a few centipedes on the bedroom wall. The sheets were not clean, the towel had yellow stains.

    The surroundings were very pretty, and so was the garden around the lodges. The owner was very friendly, she gave us a bigger room as it was vacant.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet was iffy in places

    Size of rooms was lovely

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful setting and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I chose the hotel because description said there was a restaurant at the property. I didn’t want to drive anywhere in the evening. However, only breakfast is provided.

    Loved the beautiful jungle setting. Rooms were very comfortable and spacious. Very nice breakfast and great coffee. Lovely waterfall a short hike from the property where you can jump into the water.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was for 1 night only. Breakfast was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our rolling luggage couldn’t roll on gravel. Hard to locate. The waterfall was far from the property, no parking nearby and was a river.

    Beautiful pool, gardens and room.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    8.0
    beaches and restaurants a short drive away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff could have been more friendly and attentive. I know one couple was left waiting for hours before there was anyone around to check them in.

    Jungle setting.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    7.0
    a relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    surround by a beautiful garden. many beautiful beaches nearby.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helene was very nice and very friendly. breakfast was very tasty and the hotel is in beautiful garden. pool is clear and refreshing.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    8.0
    Nice place for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Might be kind of old facilities. Breakfast might be considered small

    The owner is friendly and nice. In this place you will have good contact with nature

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    9.0
    An experience that cannot be missed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that it’s in the middle of the jungle and you get to experience a jungle life

    The owner is extremely helpful and very lovely.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    7.0
    The property was gorgeous and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers were cold only. My sister kept finding ants in her bed. The pool water was very cloudy.

    The gardens were beautiful, quiet overall, good breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    7.0
    good location and excellent helpful host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms a little tired and needs more lighting at night

    very much a jungle setting

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot shower wasn't hot.

    Rooms were very cool even though there was no AC - wasn't needed. Beautiful grounds, nice pool, good breakfast. Owner was very helpful and informative.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    7.0
    It's OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable, some of the lights didn't work, we found a cockroach in the closet, we didn't have hot water (they tried to fix it but never worked), and very bad wifi reception inside the cabin.

    It is very pretty and Helene is really nice. Breakfast is good.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was good near the pool only!

    A family-run hotel in the jungle with its own trails, a nice pool, and a delicious breakfast in the morning. The rooms are located in separate cabins apart from each other. walking around was amazing !!! such a beautiful property! There’s a river nearby, about a 15-minute walk away, where you can swim. It’s a very atmospheric and enjoyable place. We loved it!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We showed up last minute on a Sunday afternoon, and got to hear all about staff drama. The promising "eco lodge hotel" from the pictures was, in reality, run down. We see how it would have been beautiful once, but unfortunately this was not our experience. When we arrived we saw no one and felt like we were walking through a ghost town. Also the termites eating our cabin did not feel like a great sign. The sheets were of some sort of plastic and were weird to sleep under

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Amazing place for a peaceful get-away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    You could tell that they are restoring the place somewhat. The yard was not fully maintained (plants overgrowing some paths, wild animals pooping on the paths that did not get removed for days). But that is nature and did not disturb us too much.

    Wonderful little gem in the forest. We stayed here to avoid the crowds and were blown away. Small villas separated by a beautiful garden/forest. We received an upgrade and on the beginning were the only guests there. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, a big thank you to everyone. The villa itself was very cozy, had a bathroom and a kitchen. Bed was comfortable, villa was overall very clean. You can walk on the property (lots of different plants, some animals such as birds, even sheep), or walk 15 minutes to the waterfall. Breakfast was also very good and the pool refreshing. Located a 15 minute drive from Dominical, 25 minutes to Quepos and 40 minutes to Manuel Antonio. But the local beach at Matapalo is highly recommended. And listen to AJ's restaurant recommendations, the Langosta Feliz was amazing. We ended up extending our stay and loved every minute of it.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are a bit hard

    The gardens are beautiful

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    10
    Skip the tourist traps and just get here
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving so soon was the only thing we didn't like

    For those that truly want an immersive jungle experience this is it. Absolutely loved it all. Biggest undiscovered gem yet.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Great relax, very friendly owner and huge space with swimming pool and singing birds :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was perfect or even better.

    Very friendly staff and owner met all our needs during our stay. We were travelling with disabled child and their attitude was really great. Beautiful space around our villa, nice and clean swimming pool, tasty breakfast... We enjoyed it very much.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked the hotel and told them we would check in a bit late. We drove all the way to the lodge and there was nobody to welcome us, the reception was closed at 7pm. We had to go find another hotel at night on the spot.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    1.0
    Wong plance for Vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Water leaking on to bed. Ants build home in the room. Mosquitoes. No food access after breakfast.

    Trees around the property

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Beautiful and tranquil place to relax and get in touch with nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quiet,peaceful and located in a gorgeous area. Many beautiful, secluded and safe beaches and hiking trails. The staff was so nice and welcoming. This is the place to relax and get in touch with nature.

    Stayed in June 2023

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