Yabá Chiguí Lodge

2.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Point of interest
Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Maleku) | View from room
Point of interest
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1.6 Km Following Papagayo Street, Osa, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas, 60501
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    7 min drive
  • Playa Ballena
    8 min drive
  • Exotica
    16 min walk
  • Drake Bay (DRK)

Room options

Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Brunka)

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Maleku)

  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Cabecar)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ojochal

Located in Ciudad Cortés, Yabá Chiguí Lodge is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Ventanas Beach and Marino Ballena National Park. .This bed & breakfast is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Tortuga Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Pinuela Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 7 min drive
  • Playa Ballena - 8 min drive
  • Tortuga Beach - 8 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Citrus - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Real La Costa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Fiesta del Mar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Yabá Chiguí Lodge

Riverfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa services
Yabá Chiguí Lodge offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between May 18 and June 18.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Yabá Chiguí Lodge Ojochal
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Yabá Chiguí Lodge Ciudad Cortes
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Yabá Chiguí Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit lodge très propre situé dans un environnement exceptionnel. Le service était très attentionné et le propriétaire disponible pour tout. La piscine était géniale pour se rafraîchir le soir. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et le personnel gentil. ce fut un séjour parfait. De plus, la chambre est très bien équipée. Frigo, internet, séchoir, mouchoirs, eau froide pour boire et bien d'autres petites attentions en plus d'un lit très confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not fair
I booked through Hotels.com, but the owner refused to pay through hotels.com. So I ended up paying for Hotels.com charge and hotel fees to the hotel owner and didn't get the loyalty rewards. The owner is greedy. :(
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secret Paradise!
Juan and his wife were excellent hosts at their 4 unit bed and breakfast. They were very accommodating to our late arrival and helpful with arranging a great experience with a boat tour with Belleza Terreba mangrove tour. They offer a fresh breakfast and coffee, and were very helpful about providing recourses for other local eats for the other meals. They property is quiet, and it was amazing to wake up and fall asleep to the rushing river, birds and grasshoppers chirps, and midnight rains. The private porch overlooking the river and jungle was right outside our doors, and made for a beautiful and relaxing experience. I loved the layout of our cabin and aspire to own my own B and B like this one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in Yaba Chigui Lodge was most delightful. The property is very well maintained and the design is unique with huge glass windows. The rooms are facing the jungle. Waking up in the morning we listened to the noises and even saw two monkeys. The innkeepers Juan and Ana were extremely helpful and friendly. We would come again in an instant!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What a great place! Location and the people where brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent unique modern hotel in the jungle next to a river. Very clean. Excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Magical!
We stayed here on the last night of our honeymoon in Costa Rica and we loved it. The owners are so kind and went out of their way to make our last night in Costa Rica special which we really appreciated. I would highly recommend this place! You feel like your are in nature and it is wonderful. We also had the chance to eat at Citrus nearby which was our favourite dining experience while in Costa Rica. Thank you for an excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam, Hilliard, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is the most beautiful, peaceful place I’ve ever stayed. I enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature so very much. The breakfasts were delicious, the hosts friendly and helpful, and the location was close to everything we wanted to do and yet was away from the tourist chaos. Close to fantastic restaurants, the beach, and tours. This is the place for you if you want to experience all the best of Costa Rica’s beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature at it’s best!
Our experience at Yaba Chigui was amazing. The hosts are wonderful people. They were very knowledgable and they made us feel at home. We recommend this place to nature loving individuals who are looking for a peaceful experience. Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an awesome little spot! This was our first night in Costa Rica after 72 hours of travel from South Africa, what an amazing welcome to the country! Juan and Anna are incredible hosts, so kind and attentive! Sofia who deals with the reservations is just great and so helpful! So impressed with this lodge and the kindness and hospitality! Waking up to the forest in the morning was amazing and we spent the next few hours spotting wildlife and exotic birds from the comfort of the king sized bed (beautiful soft bed and linen btw) everything was top notch! Don’t hesitate to book! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful getaway in the jungle!
What an amazing place! We loved our stay here as a family of four (with two young ones ages 9 & 4). It's wonderful because there are only 4 casitas so you have a lot of privacy. There is a beautiful pool that our kids loved to swim in and the rooms are airy and clean. The owners went above and beyond what a normal host would do with helping us book a mangrove trip, make restaurant reservations, and providing a delicious breakfast earlier than they typically do to accommodate our adventures. A bonus is that the town they are located in (Ojochal) has some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica! We particularly enjoyed our meal at Citrus. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

jcfiv, West Hills, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It doesn't get any better! "A Rain Forest Haven!"
This hotel/bed &breakfast was amazing. The architecture is very well thought out and is very impressive. You can tell that an incredible amount of love and attention to detail went into the creation of this "Rain Forest Haven". The pool is terrific. The view from your bed is a lush rain forest with various sounds of birds chirping. You may also see or hear the Howler monkeys. The owners made a breakfast that was delectable. They are very well educated and we enjoyed our conversation with them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, soulful, serene...
Ahhhh - what an amazing experience!!! The owners are just amazing. I came on a solo trip and DEFINITELY should have had a 4x4 to get up the hill (that being said, I DID make it alive in the worlds tiniest clown car that had spare tires on it...so if you have a regular sized, you could definitely make it..if you are into adventure!) They realized that I was likely not going to be going down the hill and were so kind to invite me down with them to watch the sunset. I got to know them, asked them their stories and truly had a great conversation with them. What kind souls!!!!! The place itself is very very serene. They put a lot of love into building this place. The pool was perfect for a dip and reading a book. The beds are comfortable. The noises at night are definitely jungle, some folks will find it peaceful and some may find it takes a night to get used to so bring earplugs if you are a super light sleeper. The views. The views!! It's like living inside of Instagram hahah. You have two showers, a rainfall shower that has a floor to ceiling window overlooking the jungle and river. You then also have an outdoor shower, which is magical. They provide a nice fridge and coffee and tea for whenever you need it in the room. The breakfast in the morning is made with love. Overall, a great stay. I'd go back with my girlfriend..and a 4x4 ;) THANK YOU!!

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very special place!
A modern architectural surprise. This was my third visit to Costa Rica and the best place I have stayed. Beautiful setting with private room walk out to the jungle. I would describe the hotel as a boutique B&B with plenary of privacy, amazing views, super breakfast and amazing hosts who were clearly inspired to build something very special. The hosts’ passion is evident in every detail from the rooms luxurious finishes to landscaping and wilderness setting. There are many of the best restaurants in Costa Rica within abou 1 km of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Place To Stay
Yaba Chigui Lodge was a fantastic place to stay. But the greatest value was the hosts themselves. Juan and Ana are such wonderful people. Every morning they served us a tasty healthy breakfast, then we continued with great conversation. I would never stay anywhere else in Ojochal. Will definitely be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern, boutique bnb with wonderful hosts!
Yaba Chigui is a delightful, boutique bnb with wonderful hosts! They were immensely helpful and so friendly. Breakfasts were a delight- watching sloths in the trees over delish food in the mountains cant be beat. Waking up to the sound of the stream running through the property and the views of the forests made it hard to get out of bed but there is so much to do within a short distance. Great variety of beaches, waterfalls, and the Boruca village is ~45 minute drive away. Highly recommend this place and hope to return someday!

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Des hôtes parfaits et très accueillant dans un cadre idyllique, une architecture contemporaine et ecoresponsable, chambre avec vue intégrale sur la jungle, petit déjeuner simple et équilibré, beaucoup d'options de plages et de très bons restaurants dans les environs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Increible estadía, los mejores desayunos posibles, vistas espectaculares, servicio calido.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pequeño e íntimo
Excelente