Playa Cativo

We have been around the world and stayed at many nice lodges. This is definitively one of the very, very best! Service was amazing, they help us sorting out several issues not related to the hotel like getting back a phone we lost at our previous hotel and getting medicine from the pharmacy. Also, because I had back pain when we went on a river cruise they arranged with a sun chair on the boat for me!! We were lucky to stay in the honeymoon suite. It's a secluded building on stilts next to the jungle. It was so pretty and comfortable in every way, we loved it! Monkeys came close to us at several occasions while we were resting on the deck. The sea was very nice for swimming, but there are some stones so be aware. We saw all kind of wild animals in or just outside the property such as ant eater, slough, howlers, agouti etc. We also did a guided night walk and saw many amazing frogs. The food and wine was exceptionally good! There wasn't are course were we didn't comment how good it was. The pool area is pleasant, but we didn't stay there much. There were so much else to do!

I can not say enough great things about this hotel. It's better than any place my husband and I have ever stayed, and that included our two week trip to Hawaii for our honeymoon. The staff is BEYOND attentive, kind, and willing to accommodate all of your needs. The property is way beyond anything you can imagine. The rooms are beautiful, the views are unparalleled. There is so much to explore on the property, and so many people willing to take you to do whatever you want at any time. The food was great! The pool is incredibly beautiful. I only pray I get a chance to go back here someday! It's a magical and special place.

The pictures posted in here do not do this place justice. I don't think there are many words to describe Playa Cativo and the lovely people that work there. The boat ride on the way in draws you into to the magic that is this place, we were lucky enough to be accompanied by hundreds of spotted dolphins that made the experience for my 10 year old and frankly me even more amazing. When you arrive you are hit by the magnificence of the national park that sits behind the relatively small boutique hotel.. offering you on location access to a small waterfall with a super refreshing little natural pool, a morning wakeup call by the wide variety of birds of paradise and howler monkeys, and the most lush surroundings imaginable to me. The room was breathtaking with all of the open windows, allowing you a 180 view of the beautiful surroundings. You get a stocked fridge daily with freshly prepared juice & fruit ( heaven ). The food in the restaurant is the only food available, as there is nothing in the neighborhood, but it is the only food you will want. Freshly prepared, wholesome, nutritious, a health-freak's ultimate vacation. Victor, Gero, Luis, Steven, and a bunch of others whom's name have left me for a minute, went out of their way to arrange and provide anything we needed. They were all super knowledgable about the species inhabiting their surroundings and were always ready to answer any questions. My fiancee, 10 year old daughter, and I were there over the easter period, for which the staff had organized an easter egg hunt, and painting eggs for the kids. A lovely detail that made the trip even more memorable for our 10 year old. Playa Cativo is definitely a home away from home we would love to return to.

I cannot say enough about this amazing hotel. It is life unplugged in such a glorious way. The food is exceptional, the staff all very kind, knowledgable and helpful. The tours we did were excellent - especially the snorkelling and the dolphin tour. We stayed in the two Casitas (one for us and one for the teenagers) which were beautiful and separate from the main building.

Took our party of six (my wife and I, three kids (5, 7, 12) and the mother-in-law (late sixties) for four nights. Simply breathtaking from the stunning arrival, to the amazing tours (snorkelling, dolphin watching, hikes, farm tour), outstanding food, highly personalised service and views and scenery to die for. The staff could not have been friendlier and more accommodating with our family. A stunning and oh so memorable experience. Couldn't recommend highly enough.