Independent in Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo from AU$126

"We loved it and would return!"

"It was a beautiful area and the howler monkeys were amazing. We spotted a few sloths in the trees by the beach - great restaurant attached to the hotel. However our room smelled like mold and the sewage system was concerning"

"It's a good and cozy property. Everything is very nice."

"The property was very much like you're in nature. There were many wild life on the grounds. I saw a beautiful toucan up close and personal. The beach was nice and clean. I will definitely be staying there again."

"This place is beautiful staff is very helpful just a wonderful experience "

"Nice hotel and great staff!! Close enough to walk to the everything. I wish in hindsight I hadn't rented a car "

"Exotico Beach Hotel is an incredible hidden gem on the southern shores of Costa Rica’s Caribbean Sea shores. The hotel is a perfect hidden getaway in the middle of the jungle, literally, where you will hear howler monkeys every morning, have an incredible opportunity to see Parrots, and all kinds of other wonderful wildlife. The food at this hotel is on point and the staff is very accommodating. 10/10 I highly recommend."

"Cada año visito al menos una vez, casi siempre dos Puerto Viejo. Siempre nos hospedamos en Villas del Caribe, el lugar está rodeado de naturaleza y con un acceso directo a la playa, lo cual lo hace simplemente ideal."

"Holy cow, this place was spectacular! A stunning combination of modern comfort (fully outfitted kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces with fans, grill, WiFi, filtered water) and true natural immersion, with the open-walled format and private location. The pathway to the private beach is beautiful and convenient, and the customer service was kind, quick, and helpful. We didn't have a car, which was totally fine - Manzanillo is an easy 15-minute walk (on the beach or by the road), and Uber helped out when it rained. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer - it was good for two nights, but I'd love to come back for a week, stock up at the grocery store, and truly relax and unwind."