Villa del Mar Hotel Boutique
Small Cahuita hotel with a pool and hot tub, 200 m from Playa Blanca and the park gate
About this stay
This boutique hotel in Cahuita provides a welcoming atmosphere for families and those seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation. The outdoor swimming pool is a focal point, perfect for a refreshing dip at any time of year, complemented by a bar and comfortable outdoor seating. Rooms are designed for comfort, featuring air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi, with some offering balconies and spa baths for an extra touch of luxury. The hotel serves a variety of breakfast options, from continental to à la carte, ensuring a good start to your day. Its location offers easy access to local attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring Cahuita.
- About 200 m from Playa Blanca and the Kelly Creek park entrance
- Year-round outdoor pool, bar and hot tub
- Air-conditioned rooms, some with a balcony or spa bath
- Buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast
- Free private parking and a paid airport shuttle
- 9.0 guest score from 128 reviews
Our take
Villa del Mar Hotel Boutique is about 200 m from Playa Blanca, the beach where the Kelly Creek entrance of Cahuita National Park opens at 8 am, which makes it one of the easiest addresses in the village for an early walk on the coastal trail. Rooms are air-conditioned, some add a balcony or a spa bath, and the pool, bar and hot tub cover the hot afternoons. I would pick it for couples and families who came for the park and a quiet evening; it is the wrong base for anyone who wants to party in Puerto Viejo every night. Guests give it 9.0 across 128 reviews.
- ✓Walk to the Kelly Creek gate for the 8 am opening: entry on this side runs on a voluntary donation, while the Puerto Vargas sector further south takes cards only.
- ✓If you plan to enter at Puerto Vargas instead, carry a debit or credit card, because the official park sheet lists card payment only at that gate.
- ✓Request a room with a spa bath or balcony when booking: they exist only in part of the hotel, and the standard rooms are plainer.
- ✓The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle, which spares you the long drive from San José airport over Braulio Carrillo and down the Limón coast.
Why we love it
- Family rooms with air-conditioning
- Year-round outdoor swimming pool
- Hot tub and spa bath options
- Comfortable outdoor seating and bar
Why guests love itVilla del Mar works well for families who want Cahuita National Park on foot rather than by car. Playa Blanca is about a two-minute walk away, and the Kelly Creek trail is the gentlest way to see the coastal forest with children. Family rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms, the outdoor pool is open all year, and the hot tub is a draw for parents at the end of the day. Breakfast comes as a buffet, à la carte or continental, which helps with fussy eaters, and free private parking takes care of the car. It is a small hotel, so families with teenagers chasing activities may prefer Puerto Viejo, further south on the same coast road.