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Deluxe Ocean View
1 King Bed 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Ocean Front Casita
Room with view
861 square feet
1 King Bed 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Two Bedroom Ocean View Villa
Room with view
969 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Panoramic Ocean View
Room with view
645 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Luxury Casita with Plunge Pool
Room with view
592 square feet
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beachfront lodge with relaxing spa services

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Playa Cativo Lodge in Golfito, you'll be on the beach and steps from Playa San Josecito. This luxury lodge is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Playa Isidora and 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Playa Cacao.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.

Grab a bite to eat at El Gavilan, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This luxury lodge also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Playa Cativo Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Spa services on site
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Playa Cativo Lodge offers 18 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This Golfito lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Separate dining area
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

El Gavilan - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • Playa Cativo Lodge Puntarenas
  • Playa Cativo Lodge
  • Playa Cativo Puntarenas
  • Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
  • Playa Cativo Golfito
  • Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge
  • Playa Cativo Lodge Golfito
  • Playa Cativo Lodge Lodge Golfito

We should mention

Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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