Experience Nature
Let the forest lead. Stay wild, sleep well.
Our Story
Rainforest Rustic
Room 7 with king sized bed
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Ceiling fan
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Cribs upon request
This is a large room on the main floor of the Jungle House Lodge with a king sized bed and…
Room 10 with king sized bed
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Ceiling fan
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Cribs upon request
This is a large room on the main floor of the Jungle House Lodge with a king sized bed, private…
Room 6 with 2 single
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Ceiling fan
- included breakfast
- lunch and dinner service
This room is nestled on the edge of our rainforest preserve, just up the hill from the Sarapiquí River. Fall…
Inspired by our history, surrounded by nature and designed to offer a unique experience
Riverside Comfort
Riverside Family Rooms 1 & 2
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Air Conditioning
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Ceiling fan
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Cribs upon request
This is a family suite, located on the top floor of the Riverside Lodge, situated on the edge of the…
Riverside 3 with double bed
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Air Conditioning
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Ceiling fan
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Cribs upon request
This cozy room is nestled on the edge of the Sarapiquí River, just a short walk from our private rainforest…
Riverside 7 with 1 double and 3 single beds
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Air Conditioning
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Ceiling fan
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Cribs upon request
This room is located along the serene banks of the Sarapiquí River, just a short walk from our private rainforest…
Experiences
- Amazing lodge An amazing place and a real advert for using local people. Everyone working there was polite and friendly and the local guides used, for night walks, bird walks or medical plant tour were excellent. Would recommend taking the biggest apartment on first floor as you up a bit higher and we saw howlers, toucans etc from there. Also bats made a guest visit everyday. You are right in rainforest which means probably a lot of rain and hence very lush and muddy.read moreread lessJoe B.2/12/2024
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Ecotourism at its best! We had the top floor of the jungle lodge and couldn't believe how much space we had. There were terraces and balconies everywhere with views over the rainforest. The evening buffet was the best food we have had in Costa Rica and it was lovely not to have to leave the retreat to be able to hike, swim and watch the wildlife! I loved the fact that they try to minimalise their impact on the environment and involve local communities.read moreread lessKerry S8/01/2024 - Unique and friendly jungle experience This eco retreat offers a unique experience in Costa Rica. If you are expecting 5 star luxury this is not for you. But if you want to stay in the jungle in perfectly comfortable accommodation, hosted by Megan and her friendly family and staff it’s a great choice. Dinner and breakfast are hearty and good value, and the night walk they organised was really good.read moreread lessSimon G.2/29/2024
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A really good experience Absolutely incredible place. Super experience. Cannot recommend it enough. Everything was super from the howling of the monkeys whilst we were checking in to the view from the window of the room. The rooms are modern and lovely and then you open the door and are in the jungle! Staff were lovely. If you have time there are so many tours to do from hereread moreread lessPaul N3/01/2024 -
Family fun in nature This rainforest retreat allows you to feel deep within the rainforest, surrounded by nature full of poison dart frogs and howler monkeys, but to have the safe haven of a comfortable room with hot water and all you could want. We LOVED it!
Traveling with a 4-year-old, I wasn't sure if we could fully participate, but it was great for the whole family. We went off hiking the trails twice over 3 days, and saw all sorts of interesting birds, had howlers yell at us from right above, got caught in a rainstorm and got completely covered in mud, and I would say those treks were the highlight of the trip.
The food is also incredible (get the buffet dinner - it's worth it!), and the staff are friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for any adventurous nature-lovers that want to see a unique and authentic side of Costa Rica!read moreread lessJulia D8/01/2024 
Inspired by our history, surrounded by nature to offer a unique experience
When you stay with us, you become part of that living story. You help protect biodiversity, support local livelihoods, and keep this corner of the Mesoamerican corridor thriving.
Regeneration isn’t a trend—it’s our way of life.
Regeneration
We didn’t just build a lodge—we planted a seed for regeneration.
Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat was born in 2006 to protect a precious stretch of rainforest along the Sarapiquí River and create a place that gives back—to the forest, to our neighbors, and to future generations.
We started with sustainability: solar power, rainwater systems, and natural building practices. But over time, we realized it wasn’t enough. Regeneration became our path—restoring ecosystems, strengthening community ties, and expanding conservation to over 42 hectares of lowland rainforest.