Playa Cativo Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury lodge on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool | Living area
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Travelers find serenity at Playa Cativo Lodge with ocean views creating a peaceful atmosphere. The cooked-to-order breakfast energizes guests, while spa treatments like aromatherapy rejuvenate. Snorkeling reveals treasures, and the attentive staff earns praise.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 60 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Casita

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Premium Oceanview with A/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 80 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Playa Cativo, Golfo Dulce, Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Puntarenas, 60701

Restaurants

  • Burger King

About this property

Playa Cativo Lodge

Luxury lodge by the ocean
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Playa Cativo Lodge. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach massages, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy or a facial. The on-site restaurant, El Gavilan, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A free local area shuttle, a computer station and concierge services
  • Beach towels, wedding services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate dining areas and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Gavilan

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Playa Cativo Lodge Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge
Playa Cativo Puntarenas
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge
Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge Golfito

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Cativo Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Playa Cativo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Playa Cativo Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Playa Cativo Lodge located?

Located in Golfito, this beachfront lodge is in a national park and within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa San Josecito and Playa Cacao. Playa Isidora is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) away.

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