Playa Cativo Lodge

We spent three nights in November 2025 which it rained non-stop. The Government closed the National Parks during our visit. We were able to go to the Farm and take a night walk. Both were very nice. We really enjoyed the spa, delicious meals and friendly staff. The highlight for me was having Chef Marco show me how to make Gallo Pinto. It was a fun experience. Laura helped with a little language interpretation. They were kind enough to share the recipe. The meals here prepared by the Chefs are very good. In spite of the bad weather we really enjoyed the rainforest lodge. It was fun to arrive and depart by boat. The boat ride is 30 minutes. They provided Ponchos which helped with the rain. If it is raining, I recommend sitting directly behind the boat Captain to stay dryer.

I was amazed from the moment I came down the boat and saw the most fantastic view of the rainforest just a few meters away, and the welcoming smiles of the staff were from the first time until the very sad farewell never extinguished, The rooms are an adventure luxurious fantasy, I had one of the best sleeps ever listening to the sea and sound of the forest. Kudos to the chef, I looked forward to every single meal, it was fresh and tasteful. Truly delicious.

Visiting Playa Cativo Lodge, definitely is to reconnecting with nature, this trip is an essential human need, You will see what are the many benefits of this unespected therapy immersing yourself in the natural embrace, it´s about slowing down, breathing deeply and feeling the gentle sound of the place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Besides the sun and rainforest bathing, the whale watching, birdsong, howler monkeys, blue butterflies, orange crabs, the round trip boat ride, the SANSA plane flight , we need to talk about the total staff , gardeners, Andrés the vegetable patch manager, Vale Roman if you belive in connection she is the best forest guide, the barman Moises a 10 plus human, Edward the best Chef ever, Ashley, Keily, Kinder, Andrea, waiters, concierge always just steps away from our Villa, Karla, Kyra, in reservation and sales department, Keneth General Manager. Thank you for always being there for us , my husband and I really appreciate your constant support, we keep unforgettable experiences staying at Playa Cativo lodge , it was a secret superpower, left a lasting mark, if you need to restart yourself embark on this odyssey.

We stayed for a couple of days at Playa Cativo Lodge. I knew everything was going to be perfect from the moment Teresa greeted us at the dock and helped us board the boat. Once our luggage was arranged and we were comfortably seated, she offered us a beer to enjoy the view of the gulf and the journey to Playa Cativo. Upon arrival, we were informed that the dock was under maintenance, and they had set up a special dock just for our arrival. Kenneth, the hotel manager, was waiting for us with a smile, and we slowly began to feel the magic of Playa Cativo. All the staff helped us and were very attentive. The hotel is BEAUTIFUL! The rooms are spacious and decorated in a way that makes you feel comfortable. Additionally, the internet works very well, and there are desks in the room to work. I recommend going for some cocktails at the bar and trying the tikis! The food is delicious; applause for the chef who put so much effort into preparing the dishes we tried. The decoration, colors, and flavors were amazing. And as the cherry on top, we had the opportunity to take a night boat tour. We didn’t understand what we would see until we started witnessing it with our own eyes. We saw how the movement of the boat caused the water to illuminate because the plankton was bioluminescent! This is etched in my memory as one of the special experiences in life that one has the chance to see and experience! All I can say is that the days we spent there were not enough. You always need a long stay to fully enjoy and connect with the wonderful nature surrounding Playa Cativo. I hope to return soon!

Excellent place, food and warm staff Paradise Since arrival everything has been excellent you can see green on the side and sea Room plunge pool is delighted All day long you can hear and watch all kind of animals, birds and bugs Many activities are offered complementary

This was an amazing experience. They are situated in the jungle, surrounded by native animals and birds with some black sand in the surrounding area. The food was outstanding and the staff were all available and friendly. If you want to get into nature, this is the place for you.