Playa Cativo

The boat ride to Playa Cativo was quite marvellous, calm, scenic, and a lovely way to ease into the experience. From the moment you arrive, there is a real sense of peace about the place, the sort that encourages you to slow down and simply take it all in. One of the things that stood out the most was the organic farm, you can geniunely taste the difference in the food, everything is fresh and thougtfully prepared, particularly the tuna, which was excellent. Motnings come early her, often with the sound of howler monkeys making sure you are awake by around 5 am, but it quickly becomes part of the charm and rythm of the place. We also took the one day excursion to Corcovado national Park and were fortunate enough to spot a tapir, something i understand is not always guaranteed. It was a real highlight. Overall, the experience strikes a very nice balance between comfort and being inmersed in nature, the sort of place that stays with you long after you have left.

Wow, we went in with extremely high expectations and they were exceeded. From the moment of our dock arrival in Golfito to our departure (I felt like crying) at Golfito airport, Playa Captivo felt like being home (in a truly beautiful setting) and the staff being our family. The service, food, amenities, spa, excursions, drinks, and rooms were all wonderful. Mike and Ivan (along with Kenneth's entire team) were just so fantastic and made us so feel welcomed with every interaction. I was sad to say goodbye to them and leave playa captivo, and am eager to plan a return visit.

Our stay at Playa Cativo Lodge with our kids was honestly nothing short of magical, a experience that really balanced adventure, comfort, and amazing service. From the moment we arrived, Laura made us feel super welcome, setting the tone for everything else. At the restaurant, Mike, Natasha and Ivan were just great, always attentive and really friendly, making every meal feel special. The food was excellent, fresh and very well prepared, we were impressed every single day. One of the most unforgettable moments was seeing a ocelot on our way to the farm, which was such a rare thing and super exciting specially for the kids. The weather was definitely on the warm and humid side, but honestly we got used to it pretty quick with the standing fans and cooling off in the plunge pool, which helped a lot. Being surrounded by nature but still having this level of hospitality made it the perfect family getaway, and something we will be talking about for years. Thank you Playa Cativo Lodge for being part of our unforgettable memories!

Amazing biodiversity and incredible sunsets. The lodge is captivating and stunningly beautiful in every way! Experience the very best of the richness of authentic Costa Rica-you will love the farm to table cuisine and excellent attention to detail. The “on property” activities and excursions are unmatched!

Great service! Located just in the heart of the jungle with lots of opportunities to see ocean and forest animals. Totally recommended if you want to experiemce true nature.