Exôtico Beach & Rooms

This was actually our first hotel of our trip (made of 6 in total) and it could not have started any better. Not too sure why I had red a couple of so so reviews, trust me this hotel is a gem!! Great location if you are looking for peace and quiet in good distance to Puerto viejo, not too far not too close. It is next to Manzanilla beach, literally 500m walking distance. As we were jet lag we walked on the beach every morning before breakfast and we had the beach for ourselves!! If you are a light sleeper you may get woken up by the howler monkeys but we actually loved it as it really gave us this feeling of really being in the jungle and closer to the wildlife ! The hotel has been one of the best place for breakfast, with really good options and delicious home cooked bread. I would personally recommend their Caribbean eggs (if I am not mistaken) which you will experience all the Caribbeans flavours !! Hotel was pretty quiet, probably with the same type of people as us looking for a secluded and relaxed place. Special mention to Fabricio which straight from the beginning was super welcoming, friendly and giving us lots of information on the beginning of our trip. Room was very confortable as well as the bed, one of the best of our stay in Costa Rica. Only 2 small criticisms, the shower didn’t have much pressure and it was hard to find the right temperature and there is no door in the bathroom/toilet so for some couples that could be a downer ! However this does not make me change the full grading I am giving to this hotel which largely deserves it for its service, cleanliness, location, staff, food, etc. Lastly I just want to mention that Manzanillo beach was our favourite of the trip! Its black sand is extraordinary and the place feels still very authentic and natural!!

In contrast to the poor review from November 2023, this place is an oasis. We selected the room we stayed in because it faced the pool and dining area, and it looked just as it did in the pictures. We paid about $180 per night. It was quaint, cozy, and clean and the cute "island" vibe of the room is just right and so well done. The roof is made of corrugated tin though so when it rained hard, it was loud...you could say it was part of the Caribbean experience. The staff was great and very friendly, food was good, and the area was quiet. We couldn't expect anymore than what we experienced. We would definitely stay at this hotel again if we ever go back.

We spent a long time considering where to stay, from Cahuita to Manzanillo and are so pleased that we choose here. The hotel is stunning, the decor is beautifully and the staff are exceptional. The beach is a couple of minutes walk away & the breakfast was also delicious with plenty of choice & lots of fresh fruit. We had four nights here and could have very easily stayed longer. A special mention to the 2 receptionist, David & Josef, they were both so friendly and helpful. We had a car and spent the first day visiting Cahuita National Park, the 2nd day we walked along the beach from the hotel, to Manzanillo National Park, Manzanillo is about a 15 minute walk along the beach. On our 3rd day we walked from the hotel to Cockles beach, this was stunning and allowed us to see other locations, we stopped along the way for a few swims and drinks and caught a tuk tuk back to the hotel. Highly recommend

This is Not a 5 star property. I checked into this place few hours ago, only to find out that my room is on the outskirts of the property. The pictures online show the rooms surrounding the main pool area. To get to my room, I had to leave the lobby area, walk down a gravel road with my bags and enter through a side gate made of wires! The room is nicely decorated, but not very well thought out. My patio faces a road and even with the bushes they planted, I can see the people walking right pass my room (which means they can see me too). The toilet does not have its own door, so there is no privacy as you use it. Not 5 star at all. l began hearing construction noises from right beside my room and across from my room. I hoped that the room doors were sound proof, but alas, they are not! The attendant promised that the noise would stop shortly. It has, 2 fours later, it was still on. The shower head in my room is more like a sprinkler for a garden. Water pressure is super low and there is just one setting. No hope of not wetting my hair, as the water sprouts haphazardly. I can’t imagine that someone actually tested this shower head before installing it. Finally, the closet is huge and spacious. No complaints there. However, there ate no hangers to hand my clothes up. Thank God I only booked 1 night. Not a happy camper.

Hotel is very nice and is in the middle of the wilderness, staff was great, food good, there should be sitting areas in the beach for more comfortable stays in the beach

This is an amazing boutique hotel. I would definitely come back to stay longer. I really loved how secluded the property is and how close it is in relationship to the national park. It’s also close but far enough from the hustle and bustle of nightlife in Puerto Viejo. The pool is fantastic and the rooms are wonderfully decorated and designed. All of the staff was really helpful and professional. I would highly recommend this place for anyone that likes the idea of being in the jungle with creature comforts of the city.