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Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel in Puerto Jiménez with free parking

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Design Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden View

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Yard
Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

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Furnished lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner

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Furnished lanai
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Renovated in 2021
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite

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Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
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Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)

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Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Ground Floor

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Furnished lanai
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Renovated in 2021
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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Terrace
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Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2021
  • 25 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Renovated in 2021
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

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Deck/patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
350 meter from the town center, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702

What's nearby

  • Corcovado National Park Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Preciosa Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 26 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel y Restaurante Carolina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Delfín Blanco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería y Heladería Monka - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Delfines - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizzamail.it - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Corcovado National Park Office
Located close to Puerto Jimenez Pier, Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat provides game and wildlife viewing, 3 beach bars, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Private yards, highchairs, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Game viewing

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,153 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 1982
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - September 2021
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 8 (one-way), (from 1 to 4 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chosa Manglar Hotel Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Hotel
Chosa Manglar Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar
La Chosa Del Manglar Costa Rica/Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Puerto Jimenez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Puerto Jiménez
Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Hotel Puerto Jiménez

Frequently asked questions

Is Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Does Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Jiménez, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Corcovado National Park Office and Puerto Jimenez Pier. Pan Dulce Beach and Corcovado National Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful family establishment, speaks fluent English and Spanish
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Chosa el Manglar was the perfect spot for our brief visit to Puerto Jimenez. It is a short walk from the airport, has beautiful grounds, and is centrally located. The owners took great care of us, helping us out with some local logistics.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife. Our primary disappointment was the lack of any food service on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Magnificent. Exactly the experience we were hoping for when we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

We can’t comment a lot because we arrived late and left early for Corcovado. My Mom had an uneasy feeling about the place. The check in was easy and there was someone available to open the gate early when we left at 5am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Convenient - checked tide tables and walked to gulf to swim in the mornings. Then walked to lunch at many restaurants downtown, walked to grocery store, so nice to get out and enjoy the weather!! Took 2 tours, found the fish pond, sat bu fire, talked to other travelers and owner, sat out on our colorful front porch, laidback vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise with fellow guests although there seemed to be a lot of people working on their laptops!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10

The grounds were lovely and the people were nice but the air conditioner went off in the middle of the night both nights we were there. We would wake up, hot and it was hard to sleep. It is very hot in Costa Rica in February. Both mornings we had to hunt down someone to turn it back on. They said it was the breaker switch but both times the rest of the electricity was on. It was uncomfortable and very annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10

I stayed in cabin #9 with no WiFi. Every time I need internet, I should go to reception area. To eat, I should go to town. Did not see as much wildlife on property as I expected, based on reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

I've been here twice in the last year. If you like nature, you will not find a better spot to stay. Family run and super friendly. Can't wait to go back !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10

I don’t have words in order to describe it. Do not believe pictures, check yourself first before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10

The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming! I’d say the atmosphere was the best part! Leaving a no so great review for a few reasons: The apartment was advertised to sleep 6, but there were no bed linens for the futons. There was plumbing issues. Not hot water (which isn’t a huge deal but if you’re paying 175$ a night it would be nice). And last, the coffee maker was molded out and generally all the dishes were not completely clean. To be clear, I think it is a great place, I was just very disappointed in what I got for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10

Mangroven hinter dem Appartment, Kapuzineraffen, Eichhörnchen, Aras und unzählige Vögel, ein zahmer Leguan, Jesus-Eidechsen und als krönenden Abschluss ein Krokodil, das an der Terrasse vorbeischwamm. Sehr nette Gastgeber nicht zu vergessen!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

We loved the setting. Nice little cabin in the jungle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10

Good location good price, monkeys at grounds. Simple but great start for Corcovado adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10

We had an excellent stay at La Choza de Mangler. Nice cabin...beautiful jungle setting. Wildlife right at your door!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018