Iguana Lodge Beach Resort

We didn't stay at the Iguana Lodge, but we had four of our dinner meals there. OMG. The Chefs are spectacular and both demonstrated their culinary skills. We brought fresh tuna one evening, snapper another and snapper and makeral the next night with side dishes. Everything tasted so great!!!! Service was exceptional. The location and ambience were high end.

Review for Lost Iguana Resort and Spa My recent stay at the Lost Iguana Resort and Spa was a mix of highs and lows, but overall, it was a memorable experience. Highlights • Outdoor Shower & Jacuzzi: The outdoor shower and private jacuzzi were absolutely stunning. Being surrounded by lush greenery while enjoying these amenities felt incredibly relaxing and unique. • Service: The staff provided top-notch service, always friendly and attentive to every need. • Massages: The spa services were exceptional. The massages were some of the best I’ve ever had – truly rejuvenating. • Trails & Views: The resort’s trail system was well-maintained, and the views were breathtaking. Whether hiking or simply strolling, it felt like a retreat into nature. Dining • Great Soup: One of the standout culinary experiences was their soup – delicious and comforting. • Breakfast Buffet: Unfortunately, the breakfast buffet was disappointing. The milk for cereal was warm, the yogurt was served at room temperature, and the overall selection lacked quality. This was a notable letdown compared to the rest of the experience. Despite the breakfast hiccup, the incredible ambiance, luxurious outdoor amenities, and exceptional service make the Lost Iguana Resort and Spa a destination worth visiting. With some improvements to their breakfast offerings, it could be truly flawless.

Great experience! It has a little bit of eco-tourist feel while still having modern amenities like WiFi and AC (at least in some rooms). The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and they have an excellent restaurant on property for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can also arrange local excursions including handling all the transportation and doing consolidated billing for everything. We had a great time and id highly recommend!

We had a wonderful five nights at Iguana Lodge in May 2024. I am going to tell you what I liked and then address the negative reviews. We (adults and 22 year old son) had an air conditioned casita. We could hear the ocean 24/7 - it was wonderful. The bathroom was an outdoor bathroom and we were fully aware of this - it was attached to the bedroom. The staff was fantastic (including Mardi in the office) and the restaurant - great staff and good, fresh good. We enjoyed the wildlife and the pool. One afternoon in the pool we saw the monkeys for about twenty minutes swinging through the trees. We took a morning tour of the property and evening tour of the river both with Sidnar, their naturalist. We saw so many animals and plants that we would have not been aware of without the tours. We highly recommend Sidnar and staying at the Iguana Lodge and eating at Pearl of the Osa.||Addressing the negative reviews:|The hotel is right on the beach. I have no idea what no beach access means as you can literally walk down to the beach from the restaurant and/or your room.|I have no idea what no beach service means. If you want someone serving you margaritas under a palapa, go to Cancun. You are here for the nature. We thoroughly enjoyed walking a quiet, deserted beach.|As you are so close to all the nature and have a wide variety of unique tours to choose from, this is why it costs more to stay here. Location, location, location. |Were there occasional bugs in the room? Yes. We are in the middle of a rainforest/jungle - we would expect this ahead of time.|Were there leaves in the pool? Occasionally, yes. You could skim the pool 24/7 and, get ready for this, it's in the middle of a jungle surrounded by trees. |Be wary of reviews - some people have only left one review ever on TA and it's a negative one.

We had a short but lovely time at Iguana Lodge. There were 8 of us and we stayed 2 nights before heading north to another resort. The club rooms worked great , very comfortable and air conditioned. The early morning coffee was suburb as was all the food we had there. Try the mint lemonade ! We swam in the ocean a little but rough waves had us going to the pool instead plus the black sand gets very hot midday. We were amazed there were not more bugs but we were not bothered at all. The main office building is the oldest and looks a bit sad and needs a face lift . Iguana must have been quite a place years ago but it worked great for a few day's stay and we'd go back. It was far to the park and some of the other attractions but as a place to get acclimated to the area and enjoy good food, good drinks, sunshine and relaxing it worked very well.

We stayed as family in the big family rooms.|Lovely fit out with fan, outdoor shower and nice terrace. From here we could see loads of birds and monkeys. |The beach was secluded and literally empty. So we went for long strolls in the beach.|The restaurant is great with direct beach view, good food and good service.|There are free bodyboards and kayaks to use.||From the lodge you have great access to the Osa peninsula - Matapalo. |We did a tour with a guide (organized by the hotel). It was so worth it, seen plenty of animals, birds, flowers and beaches.||Great experience overall.|Just be aware (in case it bothers you) family rooms have no AC, which didn't bother us much as it was open.

We had another absolutely magical stay at this Costa Rican lodge! The owners, Tobey and Lauren, as well as the entire staff, were warm and welcoming, making our experience truly unforgettable. From the breathtaking surroundings to the cozy accommodations, every moment felt like a dream. We can't wait to come back!

Great place to vacation! My wife and I spent our honeymoon here - the staff were excellent, the room was comfortable, and the beach is right there. At one point, my wife caught a little bug, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and taken care of. Thank you Iguana Lodge, for a great time!