Fodor's Expert Review Geckoes Lodge

3 km (2 miles) southeast of town and 1 km (½ mile) inland at Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón, 70403, Costa Rica Fodor's Choice

Impeccable service gives this place an edge among the area's handful of set-back-in-the-woods lodgings, and the Wi-Fi, private plunge pool, and barbecue that come with each house are unexpected touches in a setting such as this. The engaging British-Dutch couple who own the property took care to limit the impact of constructing three secluded hardwood guesthouses on this onetime cacao plantation. Two houses have one bedroom, the third has two bedrooms and accommodates up to four people; all have a full living room and kitchen. The owners are on-site if you need them, yet far enough away (as is the other house) that your closest neighbors are the agoutis, monkeys, and toucans that populate the property.

PROS

  • wonderful, personalized service
  • lush, sumptuous surroundings
  • private plunge pools

CONS

  • can be difficult to find
  • only three accommodations
  • best to have a car to stay here

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 2750–0908

HOTEL DETAILS

Rate Includes: 2 houses, No Meals

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