La Kukula Lodge

Property class: 3

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Located close to Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach, La Kukula Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is ฿5,102
฿5,766 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a canopy, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted light.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, each with a canopy, wooden beams, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A wooden deck leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery.

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a cushioned sofa with patterned cushions, and a rustic wooden table.

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A wooden deck with a hammock, wooden chairs, and a table.

Family Room

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Cahuita, La Kukula Lodge is near the beach. Playa Cocles is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Black Beach and Grand Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and ziplining nearby. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel guide
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Mista French Road, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita, Limón, 70403

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear water, a large rock in the foreground, and dense tropical foliage along the shore.
    Playa Cocles
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa Chiquita
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Punta Uva Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa Cocles
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salsa Brava
    7 min drive
  • De Gustibus Bakery
    7 min drive
  • Restaurante Selvin's
    17 min walk
  • Casa Río
    4 min drive
  • Restaurante Amimodo
    7 min drive

About this property

La Kukula Lodge

  • Lodge near Playa Chiquita
  • Located close to Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles, La Kukula Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
    • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at La Kukula Lodge boast comforts, such as furnished balconies, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and designer toiletries

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Frequently asked questions

Does La Kukula Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Kukula Lodge?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Kukula Lodge on 15 Nov 2026 start from ฿5,102, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Kukula Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Kukula Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Kukula Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Kukula Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does La Kukula Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 130000 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Kukula Lodge located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles. Black Beach and Grand Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Kukula Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful time with friendly hosts, good breakfast, clean rooms and an amazing nature! We loved everything about it :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay here! The beach was within an easy, short walking distance and very beautiful! The rip current can be very strong, so we found a nice, mostly calm pocket of water between reefs, down the beach, to swim in for a couple of days-- really pleasant! Plus, they gave us beach towels at the desk. The staff were friendly, helpful and someone was always available. They provided dry towels everyday, since nothing dries for days. The rooms have a lot of screens so the sounds of the jungle come in, including howler monkeys! You can hear your neighbors as well as the rainforest, but the other guests were usually fairly quiet by 9 pm.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a pleasant stay our family enjoyed at La Kukula Lodge! The accommodations exceeded our expections for the price. Proximity to the beach while being surrounded by jungle was fantastic! Cooked-to-order breakfast each morning ensured we started our day off right. We will definitely be back- thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful jungle property with the sounds and sights of nature all around. The hosts were very attentive, the included breakfasts were excellent. Everything was very well maintained. An easy walk to a gorgeous natural clean beach. Everything about this unique property was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is set in amazing rainforest gardens, the hosts are charming and welcoming and so enthusiastic about the wildlife in the area, so happy to show visitors the frogs and lizards, sloths and birds. I absolutely loved it. It felt so safe, clean and friendly i would definitely recommend La Kukula Lodge
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to feel immersed in the jungle, with trees and animals all around. We saw a sloth, monkeys and agouti, they have a tiny frog sanctuary, and it's close to the beach (10 min). Room has a mosquito net and helps to feel immersed in the jungle (no windows) Food and drinks are available and the breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and comfortable. However, it would have been nice to have a refrigerator and also an air conditioner since it can get very warm and the ceiling fan alone does not cool the room down. The staff and owners are super friendly and very attentive. We left very early in the morning and the lady working in the kitchen (I believe her name was Gira) offered to prepare us some sandwiches, which super nice of her. One negative was that things do not dry since its super humid outside as well as in the room. However, if you enjoy nature this is definitely the place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The best room we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay here. We had two rooms for 8 nights. So close to the beach but surrounded by jungle. Some wonderful close spots to eat within walking distance. We had a lovely breakfast every morning and our rooms were tidied daily with fresh towels. Town and the parks were so close. Perfect location. Favorite part was waking up to the howling monkeys every morning
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hosts, grounds, hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really beautiful place a perfect combination on being in the jungle and really close to the beach, walking distance to at least 5 excellent restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Sonya and her staff were amazing. Very patient with my limited Spanish. Able to coordinate and assist with coordination of all my transportation needs. The property is amazing and a fabulous place to relax!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice facility in small forest setting. Well maintained, excellent staff. Very nice quiet dinner on site. All around good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Better than any canopy tour, you are amongst all the enimals, with all the best conditions (minus AC)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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Had an omelet and it was very mediocre. Limited choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Located in jungle area
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10/10 Excellent

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Only stayed one night and wished it would have been longer. Owners did all they could to make it a great experience. Food(dinner and included breakfast) was great. Connected us with a trusted driver that got us through an unknown period with ease. Spanish speaking was necessary for that though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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La Kukula Lodge is an amazing Costa Rican jungle experience. The accommodations are unbelievable matched only by the surroundings. You really are in the middle of a jungle. From seeing agoutis for the first time to waking up to the sound of howler monkeys, you never knew what you were going to get. The owners make you feel very welcome and at home. The staff are all very friendly and English is widely spoken. They serve a complimentary breakfast which was delicious! A truly amazing stay in Costa Rica!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

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Only for Exhibitionists !!!

We had booked this place based on reviews and expected to visit CR for the first time and stay at a comfortable place with "attentive owners". Owners were out of the country and the place was being managed by the owner of a another lodge. Nobody there at night to address issues to except for "security guards" that do not speak any english. Rooms are very bare minimum, no AC, which is not good given the recent increase in humidity, as we were told. The bed is way too hard to ever get comfortable. There are no real windows in the bathroom, only screens, so at night if you have the lights on, you are in full view of the guards with nowhere to hide. Our toilet did not work, was shut off as it turns out, and in the middle of the night there was sewage backing up into the shower, about 6 inches deep. All this to the lovely sounds of the waterpump, which is conveniently located right outside your bathroom "window", and seems to run all night, ruining any remaining chances of sleep. We politely asked to check out after our first night, were told that would be alright by the manager and we went across the street to much needed comfort. Now, over a month later, both the owner and Expedia refuse to take any responsibility and issue us a refund. BUYERS BEWARE
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10/10 Excellent

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Our family stayed for a second time at the Kukula Lodge and it again exceeded expectations. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful, the grounds are extremely well-kept, rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast is plentiful and delicious . . . and the lodge is just a few minutes' walk to the beach. To top it off, the price is very reasonable- what more could you want? It was truly a pleasure to stay at Kukula Lodge and we will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Alles TOP. SUPER gepflegter Garten. Leckeres Frühstück! Kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wir waren 5 Tage in der Unterkunft und hätten am liebsten verlängert! Es hat uns rundum gut gefallen! Wer Ruhe und Natur sucht ist hier genau richtig! Das Frühstück war richtig super und abwechslungsreich! Auch unsere Kinder haben es sehr gemocht! Wir haben fast immer auch dort zu Abend gegessen. Highlight waren natürlich die vielen Tiere im Garten! Besonders die Faultiere, Affen und Tukane! Die Besitzer sind sehr aufmerksam und liebenswert! Wir werden bestimmt wieder kommen! Wir haben auch den Wäscheservice genutzt, er war auch super!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

uNO DE LOS MEJORES LUGARES QUE HEMOS VISITADO
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Alles!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025