El Remanso Rainforest Lodge

My wife and I went to El Remanso for our honeymoon in May, and we couldn't have been happier with that choice. From the minute we were picked up in Puerto Jimenez, the staff were extremely friendly and genuine. On the car ride to El Remanso, our driver stopped when he noticed monkeys in the trees and pointed out birds that he noticed along the way. It was great chatting with our driver and getting to know him and the local area more. When we arrived at El Remanso, we were greeted with a cold beverage and a tour of our bungalow. The bungalow was perfect. The view was amazing, and the sounds of the ocean mixed with the jungle were incredible. We spent many hours just lounging on our porch, watching the birds and other wildlife through our binoculars. The restaurant was all really great. The service was always fantastic, and we really enjoyed every meal and every drink that we got there. We both ate vegetarian only during our time there, and that never felt like a limiting factor. It's also a beautiful space to just hang out in. We went on multiple excursions through El Remanso and really enjoyed each one. Our favorite was the waterfall hike. We really love the simplistic, but beautiful design of our bungalow. It had everything that you could need while staying at El Remanso, and the open design made it feel like you were a part of the jungle. Falling asleep to the rain every night was really magical. It was simple, but one of our favorite things was being woken up by the sounds of the jungle and having fresh coffee and tea delivered to our front door every morning to enjoy on the porch. What made our stay truly special was the staff. Every single staff member that we interacted with was very friendly, genuine, informative, and seemed to be having a good time working there, which is always good to see. It was really enjoyable just talking with the staff members and getting to know them. My wife is fluent in Spanish, and I am not even close, but they were very nice about it when I practiced. :) They even gave us a special jungle bouquet and dinner on our last night there to celebrate our wedding. Everything about our stay was a 10/10. We have already decided that we will be back to celebrate our parents' retirement and probably for even more future occasions.

My experience with El Remanso Rainforest Loge was more than i imagined. By the pictures I knew my stay would be amazing but the pictures do not do justice when it comes to the overall stay at the lodge. This was my first international solo trip and I cannot think of a better place to travel to solo. If you are adventurous and a ‘bug friendly" person this is the place for you lol. The rooms do not have air condition or windows so inevitable there will be visitors so do research and ask questions before hand if you are concerned about not feeling comfortable with that specific accommodation.| The driver that took me to lodge was very attentive and very eager to show and educate me on all the wildlife. When we arrived to the lodge i was greeted by sweet Candelilla with a refreshing drink as the driver to my luggage to my room. I wish I could remember all of the names of the staff I came in contact with during my stay. From what I can remember the restaurant staff was amazing: Enrique, Joshua, and a few others were very down to earth. They all ensure that all of your accommodations and dietary restrictions are met. The meals from breakfast to lunch were all very flavorful, no item on each menu missed. |All the staff for the guided tours were very interpersonal and educated on the rainforest. During my entire stay I’ve had many moments where the staff exuded compassion and empathy. For example, the walk to the rooms are dark from the restaurant so a flash light is needed, I was not aware of this so Candelilla shared her flash light with me without hesitation. I highly recommend this Lodge for solo travelers, families and couples. Personally words cannot describe how much I enjoyed my stay, God willing I will be making another trip to the lodge with the time presents itself!

Truly incredible place in all respects. A very immersive lodge with charming staff. The view from our family room was spectacular and the room itself was very comfortable. We did the zip lining in the resort with a great group of guides. Safety was taken incredibly seriously while maintaining a fun and relaxed atmosphere. They were brilliant with our young children, some of whom were nervous. The guides are very knowledgeable and generous with their time. Wildlife is everywhere. Our favourite destination and lodge in Costa Rica. Highly recommend.

This was my first experience of the rainforest in Costa Rica and I could not have asked for more. El Remanso is a 16 room property in the heart of the Osa Peninsula. It has a strong eco philosophy and approach. It feels intimate, very personal and very private. I was travelling with a friend and we had our flight to Puerto Jimenez cancelled. The staff helped us quickly find an alternative route via a flight to Golfito and they helped arrange a boat ride across the bay to PJ. A bonus - we saw dolphins on the boat trip (the driver was amazing stopping to allow us to see them up close). The rooms themselves are simple & low key. There is no air conditioning, but there are ceiling fans and the airflow is perfect. TBH in that environment personally I would not want it as this approach really connects you to the outside environment (which is the point !). There are outdoor showers which was beautiful. I did a few of the guided forest walks & the waterfall repelling which was a fantastic experience (thank you Eli & Herrol !). The beach is gorgeous (nothing like the sounds of the open ocean - the Pacific). Delicious coffee is dropped off at your room around 5.30am (it's left outside) which was a brilliant touch ahead of breakfast. The staff are universally amazing - shout out to Edyn, Joshua, Bryan, Rosa (TBH everyone). Very accommodating of all our dietary requirements & quirks (all sauces on the side !). I was celebrating a birthday and on our final night they set up a beautiful arrangement at dinner, some bubbles and a delicious passionfruit flavoured cake. Overall a beautiful location, gorgeous lodge, food wonderful and everyone working there makes the place so special ! Do yourself a favour and stay at El Remanso !

This is one of the best places and most beautiful hotels I have visited. The location is wonderful, surrounded by primary rainforest and close to an enchanting, wild and deserted beach. Nature and wildlife are abundant and can so easily be seen around the hotel and through marked trails in the surrounding forest and across high walkways and bridges. |The rooms are very tastefully designed and decorated, with a natural flow of air and ceiling fans. The staff are amazingly attentive and helpful. The guides are so knowledgeable. The meals are delicious.|what is not too like?

El Remanso Rainforest Lodge has set the bar so high that I fear no other hotel will ever compare. From the moment we arrived until the day we left, every aspect of our stay exceeded expectations.|The entire staff, Rinaldo, Dari, and Rosa, were all truly exceptional. They were warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. Our tour guides, Eliezer, Roy, Tony, and Ronald, were equally impressive: knowledgeable, passionate, and eager to share their love for the rainforest and for the Osa Peninsula.|The lodge itself is spectacular, nestled between lush forest and a pristine beach—there’s hardly any reason to leave. We stayed in a bungalow with breathtaking views of both the sea and the forest. Each morning and evening, we watched monkeys and birds right from our window.|The included food was a highlight, with every meal delicious and the servers, Enrique, Brian, Joselito, and Stefani, going above and beyond to accommodate any dietary restrictions. The daily activities, the beautiful pool, and the outstanding service all contribute to making this lodge worthwhile, even given its high price.|It was remarkable how the entire staff always seemed to know which tours and activities we had planned, making us feel like their most important guests at all times.|Take their advice seriously about needing a 4WD vehicle to access the lodge. You’ll want high clearance on your car to navigate the road easily and avoid any damage.|Leaving El Remanso truly felt like saying goodbye to family, and we were genuinely sad to go. This place has ruined all my future hotel experiences, but in the best way possible. We will definitely be back.

We truly enjoyed our stay at El Remanso! The location is breathtaking, surrounded by pristine rainforest and wildlife. The casitas are beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly integrated into nature. But what really made the difference were the people — warm, welcoming, and always ready to help. A fantastic place for anyone looking to relax and connect with nature. Highly recommended!

Nature at its purest… Gentle, subtle, sophisticated design where you feel entirely immersed in the sounds and sights of this biodiverse rainforest in a way that is rare and precious… A walk on the beach and you feel a sense of what it must have been like to be the first humans to explore a coastline. And it's heartwarming to know that thanks to staying here you're helping them regenerate so much rainforest. Huge thanks to the guide Julio and Tony for bringing the cast of characters to life on the forest walk — we saw every creature we'd hoped, and more: and definitely do the zip-lining and the night walk: this is as respectful to nature as hospitality gets.