The place is just magical. The rooms are lovely and completely surrounded by the forest. You can hear howler monkeys in the morning :)

There are many things to love about La Shamana Ecolodge: The natural surroundings are beautiful and quiet with the execption of the birds and howler monkeys. The buildings are also beautiful both in their construction and decor... I loved the colors and fabrics used in the room we had! Breakfest was delicious and varied each morning. The night walk was exceptional with a very knowledgeable (especially about frogs and snakes that won me over to reptiles) and all the staff were attentive and helpful. Overall, this is a place to relax and be in nature. There is a small pond with a few long chairs, but not for swimming. It is accessible most easily with a 4x4 vehicle... close to Cahuita.

This is a correction of an earlier review, which for some reason picked up my unfavourable review of another establishment PLEASE ignore the previous one, which hopefully will have dropped off. I stayed three nights. The Ecolodge is about 2 miles outside Cahuita, the last half mile unpaved. You can get there with 2WD but may be more comfortable with 4WD, if only for clearance. The Ecolodge consists of a central reception/breakfast/dining room, with numerous nearby cabins. Although conveniently close to Cahuita, it is elevated and truly in the depths of the rain-forest, supplemented by careful planting to generate a delightful, colourful surround. The view from my balcony was idyllic, and the sound of the howler monkeys when they passed unforgettable; as was lying in bed listening to a tropical thunderstorm. The spring-fed natural swimming pool is a delight, especialy after a sweaty day exploring Cahuita. It is a lodge, not a hotel, so there is no restaurant. Breakfast is delicious, and cooked hot on an individual basis; and dinner is available if you warn them in the morning or the night before. Staff attend as required, but the owner/manager lives on site and is always available (via WhatApp if she is in town). They were very helpful, arranging massages and an excellent English-speaking and knowledgable guide. The room itself was clean and spacious, with a good shower.

Nothing - made Cahuita the best stay of my Costa Rica tour!

Everything was great! We were in the heart of the jungle. We woke up to the sound of Howler monkeys and lots of birds. We saw several animals before even leaving the hotel to visit the national park! Anna was the best hostess and the food was phenomenal! We had a guide name Fofo (Rodolfo Martin) who was the best guide ever! He gave us a tour of the facilities, Cahuita National Park, and San Jose for a very reasonable price. Honestly, I believe we got way more than what we paid for! Ask Anna about him because you wont regret it if you book with him! He spotted animals that even other passing guides didnt notice until he pointed them out. He does kayaking tours as well. The combination of Anna with Fofo as a guide will make you have one of the most memorable trips ever!

Mosquitos everywhere, to no fault of the property or guide. Just bring repellent. It worked well for us!

The ecological Concept of the Lounge meets leisure traveller‘s needs! While a little hard to reach (but not problematic with a car), the Location with the surrounding nature is stunning once you arrive. We stayed in one of the Four rooms in the „Main“ Building (two Single beds) and it was really nice with all the views and sounds. The interior is nicely & convinient designed. You Need to go without Air Condition, still there is a ventilator & the opportunity to Open the Main Windows (still being protected from the majority of bugs through nets before the windows). The beds are cozy, as is the bathroom. Additionally, there is a very good breakfast, with variations over the days (we stayed three Nights). Cahuita & the National Park are by car reachable in under 10 minutes. All Staff were very Kind and helpful. The Lodge has Great Internet connectivity; Hot Water is depending on the solar activities; Additionally there can be Limited Electric Power. All this is desribed transparently in the accomodations Description. In our case, we Never experienced Issues with electricity and/or Hot Water. I can recommend this lodge & would return any time! We had great days there!

Just loved our stay here. It’s a beautifully done place. Its rooms feel luxurious, very clean and comfortable and yet right in the heart of nature. We loved being surrounded by the monkeys and toucans and all the creatures nearby. There’s no air con - but the room we stayed in was always in the shade and the ceiling fan kept things cool enough for us. It was so helpful to have a fridge in the room. Cahuita is a lovely very chilled out beach town with plenty of places to eat for lunch and dinner. The breakfast at La Shamana was so nice, fresh fruit followed by a variety each day. New towels daily. The natural pool is a huge feature we enjoyed having a dip. It made for a magical christmas stay. Rossy and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. We used the laundry service which was helpful after a couple of weeks of travelling. And if you get chance book a massage with Jonathan. He is exceptional! We left feeling restored and rested.

Nothing but insect repellent is a must.

The location was absolutely stunning, surrounded by the mesmerizing jungle. Although the hosts were nice, a bit more warmth and care towards guests would have enhanced the experience. Despite this, we truly enjoyed our stay and appreciated their hospitality.

Ensuring guests feel completely cared for and welcomed is crucial for all types of accommodations, as this warmth would have made our experience perfect at the place. We ran into the hosts after our stay. They didn’t even ask if we enjoyed the stay or if there is anything we could recommend to improve. We think that being interested in your guests opinions could make a big difference.

The rooms were very stylishly designed and had incredible views of the jungle. If you want a stay off-the-beaten-path surrounded by the incredible beauty that the Caribbean Coast has to offer this is your place. Our host, Ana, was very accommodating to make us an exceptional early breakfast (with two to-go boxes for my wife and daughter) as we had to leave early to catch a boat to Tortuguero in Moin. The food was amazing (both quality, quantity and presentation)!

The rooms could use a floor fan, as well as the ceiling fan, to circulate more air around the room as it was quite humid, but still tolerable without. It just would have been a bit more comfortable. The sounds of the jungle were quite noisy which did not make for the best sleep, but were expected given the location and was part of the experience.

Wonderful immersion in nature! We could monkeys from our bedroom window, frog eggs hatching near the pool. It felt like sleeping in the jungle - I would book again in a heartbeat! very close to Cahuita, good breakfast and flexibility from the hosts.

breakfast could start earlier.

It was realy Nice staying in La Shamana. Near by Cahuita and about 15km near Puerto Viejo, you are realy in nature, in the morning you wake up whit the noice off the monkeys.... Just awesom... Thanks to the host For the care... Good Luck for the future...

I expressed what I had to say to the host. It was Nice staying in La Shamana. If we ever go back to Costa Rica, we will definitely go back to La Shamana