Located in Cahuita, La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle is by the ocean, a 5-minute drive from Puerto Vargas Station and 6 minutes from Cahuita National Park. .This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Punta Uva Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Playa Cahuita.
What's nearby
Puerto Vargas Station - 5 min drive
Blanca Beach - 9 min drive
Playa Cahuita - 10 min drive
Negra Beach - 10 min drive
Playa Grande - 15 min drive
Getting around
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Azul Beach Club - 20 min drive
Soda Kawe - 6 min drive
Del Rita Paty's - 7 min drive
Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - 6 min drive
Restaurante sobre las Olas - 7 min drive
About this property
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle
Hotel in Cahuita with spa services and an outdoor pool
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle offers 9 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free extended parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: USD 12.77 per person
Things to do
Ecotours
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Living room
Outdoor pool
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
More
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 12.77 per person
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Shamana Ecolodge House Cahuita
Shamana Ecolodge Cahuita
La Shamana Ecolodge
La Shamana Ecological Concept in the Jungle
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle Hotel
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle Cahuita
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle Hotel Cahuita
La Shamana Ecological, Concept in the Jungle Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Perdu dans la jungle , chambre avec vue qur la jungle et ses occupants .
Nous avons eu un petit spucis de fuite dans la salle de bain qui a été vite pris en charge en nous proposant une autre chambre.
Le petit dejeuner pourrait etre amélioré avec peut etre un choix de plats
Very nice accommodation literally in the middle of the jungle. The rooms are surrounded by pure nature. Great place to disconnect from the outside world: no TV, no A/C (not needed as it was cool enough end of September), lots of birds and monkeys outside. Only thing I would improve is the water pressure in the shower. We were lucky enough that there were no other guests in the property, so it was very quiet all the time, except for the howling monkeys early in the morning, but come on, you’re in their habitat 🐒
The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was awesome! Very unique this place! Family owned Rossy make sure we were comfortable!!!
Marina
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
John
May 29, 2023
John
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Miranda
Traveled with partner
Oct 30, 2022
You will not be able to wear shoes which would not be a problem normally but at this hotel you will have to walk down 1in x4in planks that are loose and popping up at times several feet above the ground. Not having AC and hot water weren’t a big deal in October but I did not expect low safety standards. I felt like I was going to fall through the planks several times.
La Shamana is definitely all about the nature!!! The property is perfect to be away from it all, but make sure you have what you need before you head in for the day/night. The road in/out is a bit tricky, steep and rocky so 4x4 is a requirement. Also, for me, it felt like we needed to be super quiet to not disturb others at night... I am not sure if this the case, but worth an ask before booking if you have night owl tendencies like me because there is no one to ask at night besides the monkeys and sloths :-D
Kendell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
2/10 Terrible
Similkameen
Oct 15, 2022
Similkameen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anat
Traveled with group
Oct 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
great location
The lodge is great! it situated in the middle of the forest. Every morning we woke up to the roar of the howling monkeys and the chirping of the birds.
The lodge is simple and we were disappointed that we could not prepare any hot drinks during our stay. The lodge offered paid breakfast only and fresh drinking water. If we want hot drinks, we had to drive to the nearest town.
My friend and I stayed at La Shamana for one night and it was such a lovely experience! We were greeted by Rossy who was so kind and welcoming. Our room was stunning with a beautiful view of the jungle and a great big shower. We could hear lots of nature sounds from our room and were woken by howler monkeys in the middle of the night - a bit of a scary sound at first, but it turned into kind of a beautifully unique experience (they are known to be the loudest land animal on earth!). Rossy made us a delicious breakfast in the morning which we had in the beautiful common area. I would definitely come back here on my next trip to Costa Rica and i would highly recommend this place to others!! A couple of things to note: 1) the road to get to La Shamana is a little bumpier but we were fine with our 2-wheeler (i think we would have had an issue if it was raining though)… 2) there is no air conditionning in the rooms, but we had a ceiling fan and it was very comfortable!
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Beatrice
Aug 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice stay in the jungle 10 min by car from Cahuita
Nice stay! note that the lodge is 10 minutes far away from Cahuita by car for 5000 colones. Or if you have a car its olay
Nice rooms and bathroom. Shared areas nice. Possibility of good breakfast and dinners. Owners kind :)
Lovely rooms and bathrooms. Wifi spotty. Instructions to find the lodge could be more explanatory and in English too. Cleaning staff helpful and friendly
A wonderful place in the middle of the jungle with an amazing view from your bed.
But if you stay there you have to be a friend of spiders. There are a lot around the accomodation.
Wir haben 4 Nächte in der Lodge verbracht und die Gastfreundschaft sowie das Ambiente sehr genossen. Das Anwesen liegt mitten im Jungle, ist über eine gut befahrbare Naturstrasse erreichbar und ist perfekt in die natürliche Umgebung eingebettet. Abgeschiedenheit, Naturnähe, Komfort und Service: alles hat uns gut gefallen.
Las Cabañas son bonitas sin embargo el camino para el ingreso no esta en buen estado y llegando al hotel no tiene buen mantenimiento los alrededores.
Me gusto mucho el enfoque ecológico pero
Miguel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Felix
Feb 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Un endroit à découvrir absolument!
Séjour magnifique, l’endroit est idyllique, perdu au milieu de la jungle. C’est génial, on peut y voir de nombreux animaux, l’ambiance est magique! En plus l’accueil est parfait, les personnes qui tiennent l’hôtel sont très sympathiques et font tout pour rendre le séjour encore mieux!
Felix
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carlota
Traveled with group
Feb 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
El sitio es increíble,el hotel precioso,todo cuidado al detalle,la familia que lo lleva es encantadora,me emocionaron de verdad.
Repetiré sin dudarlo
Carlota
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Christoph
Jan 6, 2021
Liked: Room comfort
Tolle Lodge mit viel Charme.
Es war ein gelungener Aufenthalt und wir würden die Lodge jederzeit weiterempfehlen. Etwas abgelegen ist die Lodge über eine unbefestigte Strasse mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Die Kommunikation hat hervorragend über WhatsApp funktioniert. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und wir haben uns gleich wohl gefühlt. Das kleine Zimmer mit grosszügiger Dusche war wie auf den Bildern und hübsch aber dezent eingerichtet. Die Aussicht aus dem Zimmer in den Wald war grandios. Beachte: Die Unterkunft ist mitten im Regenwald, wooow! Wir haben Affen, Kolibris, Faultiere und viele andere Tiere aus dem Zimmer beobachten können. Die Zimmer sind leider ein bisschen hellhörig. Damit meinen wir nicht die Brüllaffen und Frösche etc. die man sowieso durch die teilweise offenen, mit Mückennetz geschützten Wände hört (man hat das Gefühl mitten im Wald zu schlafen), sondern wir meinen die teilweise rücksichtslosen Zimmernachbarn, welche nachts noch laut telefonieren oder quatschen. Da kann man aber durchaus darüber hinweg schauen. Das Frühstück für einen kleinen Aufpreis ist es Wert. Und die Gastgeberin hat uns auch noch Tipps und Kontakte für Ausflüge gegeben. Somit ein sehr gelungener Aufenthalt.
Christoph
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
Melania
Traveled with family
Oct 20, 2020
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cuidado con el personal
La ubicación del lugar es espectacular, inmerso en la montaña, el problema fue con las toallas, olían horrible y con el trato de la persona contacto, Rossy, poco amable, intensa con el cobro de un extra que debíamos cancelar, intensa con la hora de los desayunos, se trata de vacaciones y se requiere tranquilidad.
Lejos del centro, así que es vital contar con transporte propio.
Melania
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
6/10 Okay
Robert
Jan 11, 2020
Expected more from our stay
We had a nice stay here and enjoyed the Caribbean side of CR. We were however not impressed by this accommodation, in our opinion it did not deliver enough value for the money we paid.
The breakfast is very nice and the chef very friendly, but that was excluded and cost extra.
All minimum services are there, but we have stayed at better places for less money and better hospitality.
I guess my suggestion would be to either make it an AirBnB where the guest can use the shared kitchen, or be indeed a full service hotel and go the extra mile reflecting this price.
La beauté des lieux et les déjeuners sur place avec du personnel efficaces et gentils. Ce que nous avons le moins apprécié était d’entendre les voisins des autres chambres. Pour le reste, tout est impeccable!
Eine wirklich super Unterkunft mitten im Dschungel.
Man hat das, dass man draußen schläft.
Mit etwas Glück kann man auch Affen beobachten.
Ansonsten ist es eine super Unterkunft um abzuschalten.