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Hotel El Encanto

4.0 star property
Travelers relax on volcanic black sand beaches or beside two refreshing pools at this retreat, where spa treatments offer rejuvenation after a day in the sun

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Hotel El Encanto welcomes guests to its black sand beach for sunbathing and snorkeling, or lounging by two outdoor pools. Enjoy a free full breakfast and daily manager's reception. The spa offers soothing manicures and massages for complete relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$4,277
NT$4,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | View from room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Triple Room | Terrace/patio

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Standard 2nd Floor | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Standard 2nd Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cahuita, Hotel El Encanto is near the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Talamanca Family Art. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Cahuita travel guide
Map
300 meters west of Cahuita, Cahuita, Limon, 70403

What's nearby

  • Fantastic creatures live in the Cahuita National Park in Costa Rica. Is just a matter of knowing where and when to look to find them. This snake, though its intense #Golden color is not as poisonus as others in the park.
    Blanca Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Great beaches, wildlife and scenery. #costarica #puravida #endlesssummer
    Cahuita National Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Negra Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Cahuita
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Grande
    6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Kawe
    8 min walk
  • Restaurante sobre las Olas
    2 min walk
  • Reggae Bar
    9 min walk
  • Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park
    10 min walk
  • Coco's Bar
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Encanto

Upscale hotel
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel El Encanto. Adventurous travelers may like the snorkeling and horseback riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel El Encanto include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 26.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 700 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 700 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 26.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Encanto have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Encanto?

As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Encanto on 2026/3/17 start from NT$4,277, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel El Encanto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Encanto?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Encanto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel El Encanto provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel El Encanto located?

Situated in Cahuita, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Negra Beach and Playa Cahuita. Blanca Beach and Cahuita National Park are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel El Encanto Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chahrazad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay very much! Everything was just beautiful, the room, the Terrasse, the surroundings. Would return! Restaurant options and supermarkets plenty. The breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

July visit

It's a cozy hotel with specialized attention. Very good for small families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We could hear the ocean at all times. It is a very calming place with a nice pool and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property so many gorgeous species of birds, very peaceful and quiet, on main road right across from a black sand beach, down the street from a police station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place that is in walking distance to beach, park, restaurants. Place is secure with a gate and has parking. This is a great place to stay to explore Cahuita. The rooms are nice and clean and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful property and staff, near town.

Wonderful property, very nice staff, close walk to town and beach. Saw lots of wildlife in the lovely garden. Easy walk to town and national park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little hotel across the street from the beach. Fantastic restaurant, coffee shop/deli right on the beach as well. Sloths in the trees, birds, super nice for such a small and remote town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, close to the beach, privacy and safety.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautifully managed property. Staff was very kind. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very romantic vibe. Rooms were very clean, staff was friendly, included breakfast was awesome. I liked that the whole place is gated in. It felt very safe, like a secret little retreat. Great location, very walkable to beaches, food, and Cahuita National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort, service, and nature at your doorstep

We had an amazing time at El Encanto. Our room was comfortable and well outfitted, breakfast (and dinner) was tasty, the pools were great and the service was helpful and friendly. Our unexpected favorite part of the experience was the nature you could see from within the hotel walls - sloths (2)!, monkeys, frogs, iguanas and lots of birds. A great combo of luxury and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property consists of 10 or so villas. Well appointed and comfortable. Small, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d rather not tell anyone about this place,just to keep it to myself- but our stay there was amazing. Super friendly staff, location was great in Cahuita. Everything walkable, but they helped us get a scooter and that opened up our excursion possibilities and was very helpful. Would and WILL stay here again when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, quiet, close to the beach and a short walk from town. Laurent, at reception, was extremely helpful regarding recommendations for activities and transportation. Sara, also at reception, was very helpful for setting up tours. The restaurant’s snapper in coconut sauce was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Amenities
The Bungalow, the Garden with the plants and the animals, the beautiful Swimmingpool.The stuff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it to come back for another night.

We ended up staying 2 nights. We weren’t sure where to stay but decided to come back for another night. The staff are great, location to town and park and beach are also great. We stayed on ground level and on 1st floor with a balcony. Both rooms were spacious with great AC and hot water. Property is very nice and fauna is around. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabins near the main street of Cahuita. The interior has beautiful wooden surfaces. Beds come with mosquito nets which is handy. Food was great, particularly the breakfast toast with pineapple jam. All the staff was lovely. The garden is also beautiful, with chances to spot some frogs and lizards.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Receptionist gave us a garden tour introducing us to many CR plants and birds and iguana, sloths hiding. Made to feel very welcome. Ate at the restaurant— server very good and food excellent. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunrise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family trip to Cahuita

We loved our stay at Hotel El Encanto. The pool was the perfect temperature and never too crowded. The restaurant onsite had great food and drinks. We got a two bedroom room and it was spacious and comfortable. During our stay we saw multiple frogs and a toucan; it was a great experience! And the town of Cahuita had so many great restaurants and little shops, but wasn't super crowded our touristy - we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hotel. Spent my birthday here. Staff are fantastic, grounds are beautiful, breakfasts are great. Excellent location - a short walk to restaurants and the national park. It’s spotlessly clean as well and has aircon. It even has its own resident wild sloth in the gardens as well as lizards and frogs. There is nothing not to like, really enjoyed it 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful El Encanto

We stayed for four nights in the Deluxe Suite upstairs from Reception and the restaurant. It is huge and comfortable. There is a very large living room with a kitchen at one end, a bedroom with a king bed, a second bedroom with two twin beds and a large bathroom. Also a wide hallway between the living room and main bedroom in front and the second bedroom and bathroom in back. Both the living room and the front bedroom have doors leading to a front veranda with - on one side - a table and four chairs and-on the other side - two lounges and a small table. The outside grounds were beautiful and beautifully maintained with two swimming pools, an outside shower, and lots of chairs and tables scattered around. Also on the grounds are a number of bungalows. We stayed in one of the bungalows the night we arrived, before moving to the Deluxe Suite, and it was also comfortable and well-maintained. The best thing about El Encanto is the staff. They answered lots of questions we posed before we arrived. While we were there they provided superb service including setting up two tours for us with excellent guides. The breakfast at the hotel, included in the price, is very good and the restaurant is excellent, although a bit pricier than some of the restaurants in town. The staff did everything we asked and went "above and beyond" on several occasions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The cottages were perfect, great bathrooms, air conditioning, fans, comfortable beds but with awful pillows. The grounds were also perfect and beautiful with two small swimming pools. What needs improvement is their customer service. They made a mistake with the number of beds in our room. Instead of comping us or apologizing, they had us wait and pay an extra fee for the additional bed. We were never given complimentary drinks as per their cards in the room, nor were we given two for one drinks during happy hour. I asked on two occasions before booking if the restaurant provides vegan breakfast and if they have vegan choices for dinner. The breakfast was by far the worst breakfast we had in Costa Rica. I was offered dry stale bread with thin slices of avocado and two slices of tomato. No rice and beans like all the other hotels. The fruit was delicious. We had dinner once there on our first night and the bean burger was soft and not good so we decided not to eat there again. If visiting this area again, I would not stay here and probably stay in the Punta Uva area with better beaches, restaurants, more hotels to choose from and just more to do overall. This hotel has a lot going for it but the customer service and subpar food has made us think twice. Coffee only available after 7am even though tours start early in Costa Rica and you’re up at 4:30 or 5, and there is no coffee, and the breakfast we were given to go had no vegan options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I was on business. Rooms are modest but the staff is great, especially Conrad. I would have liked a small refrigerator in the room and since I was their working, breakfast that started earlier than 7am, which was often delayed past 7 even for coffee.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, the service was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful place looks just like the photos. Restaurant food was good and staff there and at reception were nice and efficient. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023