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LagunaVista Villas

Hotel in Carate

Offering an outdoor pool, beautiful gardens and a bar-restaurant, LagunaVista Villas is located 200 metres from the beach by boat or kayak across the lagoon.

L
Ligia
From
Romania
The location is just amazing. The host makes the stay memorable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
US$312
1 night, 2 adults

La Leona Eco Lodge

Carate

Featuring a rustic-style decoration and located amid a tropical forest facing the Pacific Ocean, this certified eco-friendly property offers included breakfast.

J
Jasper
From
Belgium
The end of civilisation is hard to find on this planet. But here it is. In a relatively comfortable way. With home made food and drinks and fruits and private open air showers. A wonderfull nature experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$190
1 night, 2 adults

Luna Lodge

Carate

Surrounded by tropical rainforest, with waterfalls and nature, Luna Lodge features incredible nature tours, yoga, spa treatments, an organic swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

M
Margot
From
Italy
Everything was simply spectacular: the whole staff is always keen to help and make you feel at home, starting from Lana, the incredible owner of the lodge; the food is local, fresh and delicious; there is a whole range of activities that Lana organize - we even had the opportunity to participate to a Cacao ceremony that was quite an experience. You could literally spend from few days to few months in that lodge as you will always feel at home. The view of the yoga place is spectacular. Just keep in mind that the road to get there requires 4W car and a really expert driver, so if you don’t feel confident, is a good option to accept the lift from the lodge.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$358
1 night, 2 adults

Finca Sueno de Osa

Puerto Jiménez (Near Carate)

Finca Sueno de Osa has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Puerto Jiménez. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

F
Felicia
From
United States
We came to Costa Rica to hike and watch birds. This property was perfect because it has over 40km of trails through gorgeous forest with many old trees. The trails are well maintained, and some are challenging, which we enjoyed. 3 days was not enough to explore all the trails. Philip and his wife are wonderful; one of the kindest hosts we have ever experienced. The food was plentiful and delicious. Philip knows a lot about the local natural history and was generous with his time. They drove us to the lodge from the airport and to our next destination which was convenient for us. We rented the small cabin on top of the hill and the view from the cabin was spectacular. If you are looking for nature, kind hosts, plenty of hiking trails and wildlife this is for you. It is not luxurious, and the only entertainment is nature. I can’t wait to return!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$110
1 night, 2 adults

Bolita Trails and Lodging

Dos Brazos (Near Carate)

Located in Dos Brazos, Bolita Trails and Lodging features a garden and a bar. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

R
Rhonda
From
United States
We lived the location. The trails were amazing. The hosts were exceptionally wonderful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults

Danta Corcovado Lodge

Rincón (Near Carate)

Danta Corcovado Lodge offers its guests a library, Wi-Fi access in public areas free of charge and extensive gardens. Tea and coffee services are available from 06:00 to 22:00 hours.

K
Katherine
From
United Kingdom
Our 2nd visit and we extended it further once we got there. The staff are brilliant (and helped me with improving my Spanish) and the place is unique. We like the Canta Rana bungalow best as it has a lagoon around it, but they are all privately located in the jungle. The dinner deal is great value and good food. There are trails to walk and animals and birds all around. One of our favourite places and we've travelled to over 60 countries. Thanks Merlin and team.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$107.08
1 night, 2 adults

El Cerrito

Puerto Jiménez (Near Carate)

Set in Puerto Jiménez, El Cerrito features accommodation with seating area. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and a shared kitchen.

K
Kate
From
Ireland
I was lucky enough to be one of the first guests at El Cerrito and I had the most amazing time there. Lis and Dan were so welcoming and the cabin was really comfortable and peaceful, exactly what I was looking for. I saw all kinds of wildlife there - monkeys, tucans, macaws, iguanas, frogs, humming birds, butterflies and sloths. It really felt like being in the jungle but with all the comforts of home. I was originally planning on doing a tour in Corcovado but I ended up doing a tour here with local guides instead and I'm so happy that I did. I got to see so many animals at a fraction of the price of what I would have paid at Corcovado. I will definitely be coming back here again in the future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Maze Lodge

Puerto Jiménez (Near Carate)

Located in Puerto Jiménez in the Puntarenas region, Maze Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
An exceptional place to stay, with nature and abundant beauty all around you. The rooms, with views of rain forest, the stars in the night makes for a wonderful experience. If you ask nicely,Alex may take you on a hike of their land.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$185.49
1 night, 2 adults

Finca Terra Incognita - Wood cabins in the jungle

Puerto Jiménez (Near Carate)

Finca Terra Incognita - Wood cabins in the jungle has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Puerto Jiménez. This luxury tent features an open-air bath as well as a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$79
1 night, 2 adults

Villas Corcovado-AC-Jacuzzi-Pool-Great Views-Nature-Relaxing

Puerto Jiménez (Near Carate)

Villas Corcovado-AC-Jacuzzi-Pool-Great Views-Nature-Relaxing offers a hot tub and spa facilities, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Puerto Jiménez.

J
Josine
From
Canada
Wow, hidden gem. We had villa #8 which had a stunning view of jungle and even the gulf in the distance. Villa was clean and modern and the club house is fantastic (games, infinity pool, plus great staff, service and food!) The caretaker Richie is such a nice guy and has great tips for places to visit. Be prepared this is jungle, which we loved, but that also means if you leave the exterior lights on in evening you'll see spiders the size of your palm and hundreds of bugs! You can probably get to property with any car but once inside a 4x4 is helpful because the hills are insane.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$153.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Carate

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
From US$1,230.57 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
From US$101.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
From US$58 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
From US$180.80 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Carate and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Agua Buena, Hacienda Rio Oro offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay.

What guests said about Carate:

10

A quiet, under-developed tropical destination, immersed in...

A quiet, under-developed tropical destination, immersed in the rainforest. There is no town per se, just properties immersed in green. Wonderful beaches, no one around for miles. The nearest bar / restaurant is 45 min away by car on a bad road. The nearest store is in Puerto Jimenez. Patchy cell phone reception. Spectacular nature, all around: birds, butterflies, monkeys.
Guest review by
Susan
United States

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
My wife loves Playa Carate, and enjoyed her time at this lodge. (I went along as good hubbie, as nature is not my thing, so these are her views). The cabin we had was rustic but spacious, set in the rain forest and with a great view. 3 types of monkey could be seen,and she reports the birding was very good. We stayed 3 nights, and went to the same spot on the beach each day. Carate is definitely the place to see macaws. My wife also loves its remoteness and isolation.
Guest review by
Paul
Costa Rica
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
This is the perfect place for nature lovers looking for some peace and quiet surrounded by gorgeous nature abundant with wildlife! We heard and saw spider monkeys, howlers monkeys. capuchin monkeys, Scarlet Macaws and toucans daily. We also saw tracks of tapirs. Knowing that big cats roam the premises adds even more to the appeal of this wonderful place. Yes it is a bumpy road to get to Carate but that is a good thing. It keeps the crowds away and the wildlife safer.
Guest review by
Els
Belgium
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Luna Lodge is a beautiful place with an amazing staff. The lodge has a comfortable environment centered around a pool and restaurant/common area that sit comfortably in the forest. Toucans, Scarlet Macaws, and monkeys are frequent visitors and easily viewed. Great meals with vegetarian/ non-vegetarian options are included with many ingredients grown on site. We spent 5 days over the Christmas holidays and it was the highlight of our time in Costa Rica.
Guest review by
james
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Very warm and inviting. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. Good guides and a long list of activities for purchase. Probably best food in Carate and ranks among the best prepared "lodge" meals I've had anywhere.
Guest review by
Tibor
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Beautiful Place. i wished we had known that we could have been picked up at the beach and driven to hotel. we loved the guides and the food. it was one of our favorite places.
Guest review by
Shannon
United States