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Reviews of Encantada Ocean Cottages

3 out of 5
Encantada Ocean Cottages
Desde Carretera 34 Esterillos Este, 100 Mts. Norte Del Hotel Pelicano, Parrita, Puntarenas

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stopped in for one night on our way through and it the property was a dream! A peaceful oasis with very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service, super relaxing and the food was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a stay with the “pura vida” vibe that is quiet and relaxing beautiful pacific ocean beach on your doorstep, literally, quality restaurant a few steps away and attentive and caring staff you have found the right place!.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantada has it all!! We loved every minute of our stay. The property is gorgeous, staff friendly and helpful and the food… amazing! We also enjoyed fun surf lessons and relaxing yoga. Our family of 4 didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed being just steps away from the beach and the pool and the main dining facility. Excellent service and wow - the breakfast juices and dishes were so fresh and amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
We are a family of 4 and we got the room right in front of the pool. Room is clean and the pool is just a few steps away from our room. My teenager daughters love it. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent! The beach is just right in front of the hotel. In the late afternoon, you can see the thick clouds and storm coming in. I would strongly recommend this place if you are looking for a quaint and safe beach town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at this relaxed, quaint and chill facility. The pool, beach and beach amenities are superb. It is not a busy place - perfect for people and families looking to escape the high energy of the city or beach towns. The cottages are very well-maintained, well-appointed, quiet and clean. Food is great and service is excellent. We highly recommend recommend the yoga and surf lessons, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with the exceptional staff!

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place!!! Peaceful lush landscaping. Great service. Surfing was a bit challenging due to larger waves and rip tides. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet cottages and friendly staff. Few steps to the beach. Nestled on a tropical beach. Would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elysse

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous property, just amazing. Great location. We had such a lovely stay and the staff was incredible, going above and beyond for us. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Second trip to Encantada and it did not disappoint! The service is great, food is good, rooms are adorable and clean, surfing and yoga on site are a plus. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Encantada are some of the best of any place we've traveled. From the owners, to the housekeepers, grounds crew, Yoga teacher, and restaurant staff, they all know how to be hospitable, kind, welcoming, and courteous. My wife's second time here, my first, it won't be a lst for either of us. Already planning a return trip with the kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Jul 28, 2021
We are very happy to hear you enjoyed you're time at Encantada. We strive to make every guests vacation the best ever. Thanks for reviewing us and we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention from the staff was excellent. They were helpful and friendly. Roger took us on a hike to see some waterfalls; we swam there and got to see some monkeys along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Jun 27, 2021
Thanks for reviewing us. We're so happy to hear you had a good stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future. Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Jul 28, 2021
Thanks for reviewing us. We are happy you had a good stay at Encantada and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful spot!
My family and I loved staying at Encantada. The property was beautiful and all the staff members were wonderful! We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Jun 18, 2021
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a great pleasure hosting you and your family. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and people are amazing, and place is very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Encantada on Apr 28, 2021
Thank you so much for reviewing us. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice ocean front cottage. Facility is well kept throughout. Room is clean and has personal touch. Entire facility is not big so ocean is really steps away from all rooms. We walked on beach in Early morning, breakfast and I did Yoga and kids did surf lesson. We only stayed 2 nights but could definitely stay longer. We will come back. Thank you for the hostility.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Apr 6, 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Perfect for a relaxed stay. Hotel restaurant very good food and gentle staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from Team Encantada on Apr 6, 2021
Thanks for the review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Encantada offer everything a person would want for a relaxing getaway: comfortable rooms, daily yoga classes, great food and a stunning location. Highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for something special, away from the resort vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amaaazing! Pay for an upgraded room... its worth it! Stunning rooms, such comfortable beds, yoga in the morning, hammocks and beach, great drinks. What else can you ask for? Definitely would come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dream location
Stay here! Our family of 5 had a dreamy time during our stay. It is a small resort with only 6 or 7 cottages— which means no crowding and lots of personal touches. It is truly on the beach and everything we hoped for. We participated in the beach yoga and surf lessons. The on-site restaurant was fresh and delicious. So many times it felt like we had the beach completely to ourselves. Stay here— you’ll be glad you did!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Team Encantada on Sep 23, 2020
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Encantada. Thanks for the kind review. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Place to Relax at the Beach
Encantada is a beautiful facility with a beach on the Pacific in Esterillos Este. It also has a pool and yoga classes. It's an wonderful place to relax for a few days.
Sunset at Esterillos Este.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Team Encantada on Mar 4, 2020
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again someday soon in the future. Safe Travels.

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene spot with great surf
Beautiful and serene spot. Everything was done very well for a quiet and relaxing stay. My husband and son also enjoyed the bonus of being on a great surf spot with the best waves of the few days directly out front the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Team Encantada on Sep 23, 2020
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay with us at Encantada. Thanks for the kind review. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kindness and friendliness of the employees. the beauty of the site
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend!
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! Spent 2 weeks in CR and still when I come back it will be for a stay at Encantada. Can't say enough great things..... beautiful clean cold room, gorgeous pool with poolside furniture, amazing breakfast included, private beach, hammocks and lounge furniture galore..... the list goes on. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED our stay at this secluded gem. It is situated on a gorgeous beach with almost nobody else in sight. The villa was very well designed, with very comfortable beds. The staff were amazing and added a very personal touch. The food menu was fairly limited in size as there aren’t many guests but the food was all delicious. I tried food at the nearby resort which was supposed to be stand out, and actually preferred Encantada. The yoga classes with Christina really stood out as the highlight of the trip, but we also enjoyed surf lessons with the local surf instructor. The only downside (or upside, depending on your perspective) was that WiFi did not reach inside our villa. This place was perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was blown away by everything at Encantada Ocean Cottages. The rooms were large and cleaned every day, the food was incredible and the included breakfasts were better than I could have imagined. The location and overall property has everything you could possible want and is extremely well kept. My absolute favorite part however, was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and happy to help or just chat at any time - and I mean everyone. From the groundskeeper Ruje, to the surf instructors Alfredo, Anthony, and Christopher, to the chef Gerald and his staff, to the yoga instructor Christina, the security guard Victor and the day time managers Shirley and Ricky, the owners Tiffany and her husband, and the bar tenders/hosts/waiters/doers of everything Daniel and Roger - my hats off to everyone working at this fine establishment. They made my first trip to Costa Rica unbelievable and I will return to just stay at these cottages with these great people. You will not regret your stay at Encantada.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for day trips up and down the coast, the quiet beach right out the door and a great staff. The Thursday night happy hour with the live band was a nice touch. The availability of surf and boogie boards as well as bicycles for rent right on sight is very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot and lovely people. Our family had a wonderful time staying for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

DJ, Vancouver BC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the perfect getaway - small, quaint, great pool & yoga - excellent food in the local speciality restaurant. The beach goes on forever & is great for new and experienced surfers. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Adam on Aug 13, 2018
Thanks for the stars Jennifer!

10/10 Excellent

Isabel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a special place. We had the most amazing time at Encantada Ocean Cottages. The rooms are beautifully decorated, the garden and pool is super well maintained, the food is delicious and the staff super helpful, polite and always with a smile on their faces. We felt at home and we hope to come back soon again. Thank you Encantada for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from Team Encantada on Jul 21, 2018
Thank you so much. We really enjoyed hosting you and we are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time staying with us!!

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A piece of paradise
This was a beautiful, relaxing property. You could easily stay here without needing to go anywhere else. My 10 and 13 year old daughters loved it, as did my husband and I. We would definitely go back!
Response from Luis G on Apr 17, 2018
Thank you very much, it was a pleasure to have a beautiful family.

10/10 Excellent

Logan, Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy place, with the perfect beach access.
Encantada is a great little place for a cozy, private, or romantic getaway. They have a great little cottages to stay in, and a small pool that is open 24/7. Everything was kept very clean, and the included breakfast was delicious; with several different options. The restaurant there doesn't have a plethora of options, but the meals we ate there were delicious and filling. The staff was all very friendly and gave great advice for trips to do, calling taxi's, and getting us deals for all of that. The cottages we're a little smaller than what I expected, and the bathrooms a little tight. But if you don't mind the close quarters, they work great! For whatever reason our hot shower didn't work, but I'm sure they would have fixed it right away had we mentioned it to them. If I ever make it back to Costa Rica, I would love to stay at this cottages again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Javiet, Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Relax secluded 7 cabanas only beach front
Relax and nice secluded 7 cabanas cottage by the ocean. You have to drive an unpaved road to get to this location. Cabanas are nice but metal roof gets very hot during the day and ours was leaking when raining. All were friendly staff but the managar never said hello or nothing to us. Overall good tropical location worth for a low price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place in Costa Rica to relax by the Ocean
We had a fantastic stay at Encantada. The staff is amazing!!! Kate, Adam, Daniel and the rest of the crew were so friendly, nice and helpful. The rooms were comfy and right on the beach. You can walk the beach for miles. The food was WONDERFUL!!! Try the banana pancakes! The reviews that were not very positive on Tripadvisor are from years ago and I believe with a different owner. We stayed at 6 different hotels during our visit to Costa Rica because we wanted to experience the entire country. Encantada was by far our favorite place to stay. It is not close to many restaurants or nightlife. It is a 20 min cab ride to Manual Antonio Park - which is really fun and you see lots of monkeys, sloths, and they have a beach to swim in. It is also a short cab ride into Jaco, the "big city" of the area if yo want nightlife. Overall, if you are looking for a relaxing, clean, local kind of place to chill, do some yoga, and enjoy the beach this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Crystal, Chicago, il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing beach front hotel
This place is a gem! It's tucked away about 30 min from Jaco on a private beach. The place is beautiful. The cottages have some of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on and are absolutely adorable. The staff is beyond amazing. Everyone is extremely friendly and willing to help. One day we wanted coconuts and the surf instructor Roger climbed up a tree to get us some. We had dinner there our last night and it was delicious and breakfast every morning. They would have our table set ready for us. If I could give this place a 10 I would. If you're traveling to relax and disconnect this is the place. Can't wait to go back.
Response from - Adam on May 29, 2017
So glad you enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure having you. It makes our job more enjoyable when we have such happy guests!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived early and was able to get into my room sooner than check in! The staff is great with setting up any activities, as well as transportation to the airport.
Response from - Adam on May 31, 2017
We are here to help! Always more than happy to accommodate early check ins if the room is available. And I know it is much easier for me to set up tours than it will be for someone who isn't familiar with the options or processes.

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn , Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Quiet Beach Get Away!!
Excellent little "boutique " hotel on the beach. SO, SO relaxing: excellent staff, wonderful food, very comfortable and tastefully decorated cottages, great yoga and perfect beach. If you need some relaxing down time, it is the ideal place to hide out. We were very content just parking the car and staying put!! Thank you, we shall return - great find!!!
Response from - Adam on May 29, 2017
Thanks Karolyn! Lots of people end up just relaxing on the beach once they get here even though there is so much nearby to explore; I love just watching the tide changing all day and day to day! The ocean here truly is an amazing piece of nature.

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful getaway.
Very nice, quiet retreat. Cabins were quaint but sufficient. Pool was excellent. Grounds were in excellent shape. Menu was a little limited but everything was very tasty. The beach was fantastic! Long and flat with no rocks, fine sand, and almost nobody for miles! The surf was quite strong so it is more of a surfing beach than a swimming beach but for strong swimmers, it is excellent for both. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a quiet, retreat type getaway, this is definitely the place! Easy access to both Jaco and Quepos if you need the night life but we were looking to get away.

10/10 Excellent

Lyne, Austin, Qc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WONDERFUL!
The owners are very attentive to everyone's need.
Response from Management on Feb 4, 2017
Thanks for your kind words! It is always nice to hear someone had a great time; we always aim to please!

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden Gem!
Lovely beach location, swimming pool, comfortable room, wildlife.
Response from General Manager on Jan 8, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review us!