Corcovado Wilderness Lodge by SCP

This place is absolutely incredible, but the staff is what makes it amazing! We’ve travelled quite a bit, have been to 20 countries, and have never experienced such genuine, sweet, and hardworking employees. They went out of their way to make sure we had the best experience possible. TB is so knowledgeable about everything that has to do with plants and animals, I highly recommend you book at least one excursion with her, you’ll never forget it. She spotted a pod of spotted dolphins, 2 macaws, and a 3 toed sloth holding a baby way up in a tree, and this was before we even checked in to our room. Marco and Karina at the front desk made us laugh every day, always checking in on us to see how our day was, sharing our excitement with all the critters we got to see that day, we loved seeing them every day. Karol, Luis, and Josh worked so hard serving us food and drinks morning noon and night. They always made us feel like they were excited to see us and made the best passionfruit drink that I’ll have dreams about. We saw so many animals at the resort, 3 types of monkeys, toucans, coatis, frogs, hummingbirds, leaf cutting ants, a snake, all kinds of cool critters. The massages with the sound of the waves crashing was incredible, highly recommend. Access on and off the boat can be adventurous when there are waves, but there are so many staff there to help, it’s incredible to watch. Breakfast three of our mornings was a buffet, which we weren’t expecting, and we couldn’t flush our toilet paper in our villa, but you could in some public restrooms, so there may be villas that allow you to. Overall, this place and these people are incredibly special and I’m grateful we got to experience it!

This place is truly amazing. Everyone here is dedicated to making your stay special and unique. I arrived on my birthday. They surprised me with a beautiful display in the room, a personalized note waiting for me at my table for dinner and a whole birthday cake! ||The concierge team was phenomenal. The tour guide team were wonderful. The spa, well I had the best massage of my life there. Twice. ||We may have over booked our days with a tour almost every day. We were happily tired by our last day and so stayed on site where we enjoyed the trails, beach views, waterfalls, pool and spa. Even on our 'lazy' day, we had too much to do!||The room view was so stunning we almost didn't want to leave for the planned activities. We saw so much wildlife right from our balcony. ||You really are off grid too. Have to take a boat from Drake Bay to the site, then a 4x4 up a hill to get to check in. Have to have WhatsApp downloaded and updated on you phone before arrival.

The journey to this extraordinary location was adventurous, but everything was excellently organized. The hotel and the entire complex are beautiful, the rooms are tastefully, absolutely clean and comfortably furnished. I had a room with a panoramic view of the enchanting garden; it was so relaxing to be surrounded by this natural beauty. The three restaurants were all exceptionally good, and there were always delicious options for vegetarians like me. For my taste, the restaurants were a little too stylish and very tailored to American clientele. For example, I hadn't expected American music to be playing in all the restaurants. This detracted from the feeling of being in such a special place for me. I would have found it more appropriate if you could simply listen to the sounds of the forest and the chirping of the birds in the restaurants. The background music always pulled me out of this magical, unique location a little and reminded me of my life at home, shopping malls and the like, where there is also no escape from music. Apart from that, everything was fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly and eager to accommodate me in every way. The program was adjusted to my preferences, which I really appreciated. The guides were all excellent, especially Michael, who put so much heart and knowledge into his work and was so sensitive and attentive to each and every guest on our tour. Marco and Karina were also extremely helpful and friendly. They took care of all the organizational details, were always available to answer questions, and always found solutions to make me feel at home as a guest in this beautiful place. An additional value represented for me the research center, which had so much interesting material and videos to help me better understand this special place. I learned so much there! Many thanks to the entire staff and especially to Michael, Karina, and Marco.

Fantastic destination. One of the best resorts that I have ever stayed in. Arrive by boat. Set in the jungle. 5 star resort. Staff superb, knowledgeable and caring. I have Parkinson’s, nothing was too much trouble for my wife or me.|They send a jeep to pick you up from anywhere on the property. Excellent food, especially the Terra Kitchen and Beach Bar. Room, large, modern and comfortable. Well organised guided walks into nature reserve (jungle!). I highly recommend this wonderful destination.

The location is absolutely stunning — deep in the jungle and right on the coast. We stayed in a tree house, which was a fantastic and unique experience.|The staff is very friendly and kind, but not quite at the level you would expect from a high-end lodge. Overall, the place is beautiful, but the high price sets certain expectations that, in my opinion, aren’t always met.|The quality of the tours really depends on the guide. Mickey was exceptional: knowledgeable, passionate, and we learned and saw a lot with him. However, during the Corcovado tour, our guide was disappointing — his English was limited, explanations were minimal, and the experience lacked enthusiasm.|My wife did a massage with Tatiana who was amazing.|Would I return? I’d probably look at other lodges in the same area first. My wife absolutely loved the lodge, but for me the price point raised expectations that weren’t consistently met

Travelling with my adult daughter. This was a stunningly beautiful location with spacious well appointed villas. Food was the best we have had in CR. Jungle hike and snorkelling both great and led by friendly, knowledgeable guide, Kaylor franscisco, « Chico ». Sipping a cocktail on the restaurant terrace watching the sunset, seeing a whale spout, one of life’s unforgettable moments

We visited Corcovado Wilderness Lodge as part of a birding trip through Costa Rica Focus. Our experience here was top notch- staff were amazing and attentive, food was delicious, wonderful accommodations and the proximity to the national park meant great wildlife viewing. We were lucky to see tapirs, a puma, 2 species of monkeys, crocodiles, an ant eater and of course so many birds! Would highly recommend!

We have traveled to 5 star resorts all over the world. Corcovado Wilderness Lodge is magnificent. It is a nature lover’s dream with gorgeous surroundings and truly incredible service. The hotel and staff will help you plan your trip so that you eat and do the things you want to do. They will customize your experience whether it’s hiking, snorkeling or just relaxing. The food has been excellent which was a bit of a surprise. I eat a gluten-free diet and the chef has prepared delicious gluten-free meals better than the best restaurants in the US. If you don’t see what you like on the menu, they are very flexible and will very much try to accommodate. Katiana from Costa Rica Collections helped us plan this wonderful experience. If you want a custom trip tailored to your family’s preferences, she is the one to talk to. She has made sure that everything with our trip has been top notch. We are here in November. While most people want to come during the high season, the resort and Corcovado National Park are much more crowded. November and shoulder seasons are the time to go if you are flexible with a little rain as it is lush and beautiful. Marco at the resort has also gone out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Our guide Tibi was very knowledgeable and a real joy. We saw many animals on our hikes to Corvado Sirena station and San Pedrillo. The property also has beautiful self-guided hikes with plenty to do and see. Tibi is terrific, very patient and is a wonderful guide. If you have some health limitations or special interests, book a private tour. It’s well worth it. Here is a little information about the rooms. We are staying in a treehouse which is over the top beautiful. There is ac but also a lovely breeze with screen doors and the sound of the ocean. These are recently updated and on par with other luxury accommodations. Housekeeping staff made us a gorgeous floral arrangement for a special dinner on our deck the last night Important Information Before You Go: Book your flights and tours directly with Katiana at Costa Rica Collections as you will need someone to help you if there are changes. Flights change frequently due to the tropical weather and if there aren’t enough people on board. We had multiple flight changes on Sansa and it was stressful. Katiana and the Costa Rica Collections work directly with the local airline and will help you. Flight changes on Sansa are common so it’s really important to book through Costa Rica Collections. Tips On What To Bring For The Journey To The Hotel 1) Bring ice and water in a yeti-type metal water cup if you fly on Sansa. You can take it on the plane and you will need it. 2) Our flight landed in Drake Bay and it’s a challenging experience to get to the resort if you are not aware. The plane ride is very beautiful but then you go in a van over a rough road for about a half hour. At that point you then board a boat which takes you to the beach by the resort. 3) Wear water socks/shoes and have clothes you can roll up as you will need to exit the boat by wading through shallow water. 4) Bring snacks with you as you might need them. 5) If you have back problems ask the resort to bring a yoga mat. It makes a world of difference on the boat and in the van. Everyone at the hotel is friendly and helpful. The location and grounds look like something out of a movie or “Fantasy Island” show. Be sure to bring water with you before getting on the plane. We were greeted at the landing strip at Drake Bay with cold water from the resort but it’s humid so be prepared. Overall this resort is worth the extra effort that might be required to get here. It’s a remote location but you can text, use WIFi and WhatsApp to stay in contact whenever you like. We highly recommend this resort for a lifetime experience and epic adventure.