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El Remanso Lodge is a 16 rooms only "Boutique Lodge" located on in Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica's Pacific Coast and is near the town of Puerto Jimenez. It is surrounded by a private reserve and is part of the Osa Peninsula National Refuge. Accommodation is available in a selection of artful Guest rooms, Bungalows, and Villas which guests discribes as "Forest Floating Villas" featuring modern amenities and stunning views of the ocean or forest. The in-house restaurant is situated on a deck above the forest canyon and features spectacular views of the forest below. The lodge also features a beautiful swimming pool with a large wooden deck where guests can relax and enjoy the sunset.
Eco-Conscious
El Remanso strives to be as sustainable as possible, minimizing the environmental footprint while maximizing the gifts Nature gives.
Energy
Since its inception in 1999, El Remanso has proudly produced all its own electricity. 100% renewable sources
Air Conditioning
“We cool El Remanso naturally” – all of El Remanso’s buildings are designed with open air spaces to enable temperature control by airflow and ceiling fans.
Water
Water comes directly from a clean, natural spring on El Remanso property. It’s treated by a UV system and tested.
Located on the ground level of Casa Poniente, of lodge at El Remanso, these rooms are set amidst El Remanso’s exotic tropical gardens, just steps to the hotel pool and restaurant.
Nestled within, you'll find a blend of simplicity and atmosphere, complemented by thoughtful touches that elevate your stay. Catch glimpses of hummingbirds, admire the variety of greens, and feel the vibration of wildlife all around you. Poniente rooms welcome you with contemporary wood furnishings, spacious bathrooms with stone-walled showers, and a covered terrace where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee or tea as you take in the fresh equatorial air.
Features:
- Garden View
- Sleeps 2 - 4 guests
- Beautifully appointed rooms with cool walls and floors
- Designer furniture inside and out with a 60” ceiling fan for cooling
- One King-sized bed with a 14” tall high-quality mattress
- 1 - 2 additional high-quality twin beds can be added
- Spacious bathroom
- Fine Linens & Towels
- Private Patio
- Solar-heated outdoor shower
- Biodegradable Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Nightly turn-down service
- Early morning Coffee & Tea room service
- Wi-Fi
- Large Safety Deposit Box
- Located within the main lodge
Room Facilities
Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe
Relax into one of these two large, west-facing, sunset-commanding rooms where breezes play, Toucans perch at eye-level, and you’re one floor closer to the brilliant evening sky.
Located on the upper floor of Casa Poniente, the two-story main lodge at the top of the property, El Remanso’s two Superior rooms stand watch over the Pacific and our flamboyant gardens. Take in some of the best views out across the garden, above the canopy line, and out to the ocean. Step outside to a covered balcony with large, cushioned seating and natural privacy screens. Inside, you’ll find an elegant bathroom and natural stone shower, modern designer furniture, high ceilings, and ocean breezes.
Superior Room Features:
- Ocean & Garden views
- Sleeps families of 2 - 3 guests
- Beautifully appointed, wood-accented rooms with cool walls and floors
- Designer furniture inside and out with a 60” ceiling fan for cooling
- One King-sized bed with a 14” tall high-quality mattress
- 1 - 2 additional high-quality twin beds can be added
- One spacious bathroom
- Balcony
- Biodegradable Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Fine Linens & Towels
- Nightly turn-down service
- Early morning Coffee & Tea room service
- Wi-Fi
- Large Safety Deposit Box
- Located within the main lodge
Room Facilities
Balcony , Bed Linen
This two-story, 1,883 sq ft villa is located in a privileged ocean and forest view spot in El Remanso. With king-sized bedroom-bathroom rooms both upstairs and downstairs, everyone will have exhilarating views of the forest canyon rolling down to the glistening Pacific Ocean. Some of the best animal sightings have been spotted from La Vainilla and on its bordering trail leading down to the beach.
Villa Features:
- Breathtaking Ocean and Rainforest Canopy Views
- Private Plunge Pool
- 750’ sq hardwood wrap around sun deck with two lounge chairs, large sun umbrella, and outdoor bistro table with seating
- Double floor layout; upper deck includes two cushioned outdoor chairs
- Sleeps 4-6 guests
- Beautifully appointed rooms with sustainably derived wood-accented walls and ceilings and cool stone floors
- Designer furniture throughout with 60” ceiling fans for cooling
- 2 King-sized bedrooms, each with their own full stone-floored bathrooms. All beds have 14” tall high-end mattresses.
- 2 additional high-quality twin beds can be added per bedroom
- Solar-heated outdoor shower
- Biodegradable Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Fine Linens & Towels
- Nightly turn-down service
- Early morning Coffee & Tea room service
- Wi-Fi
- Large Safety Deposit Box
- Secluded location within easy walking distance to the main lodge
Room Facilities
Balcony , Bath Towels, External Shower, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Safe
El Remanso’s six unique Deluxe Villas offer a exclusive treetop living experience, with 1345 square feet of exquisite natural stone and cool teak. With high ceilings that create an airy atmosphere, you can revel in the sensation of spaciousness. Indulge in the luxury of showering under the stars – the El Remanso version of “forest bathing” – surrounded by the sights and sounds of the tropical lowland rainforest.
Deluxe Villa Amenities:
- Spectacular Rainforest Canopy and Ocean Views
- Sleeps 2 - 4 guests
- Single floor layout
- Private Plunge Pool
- 500’ sq hardwood wrap around sun deck with lounge chairs, a large sun umbrella, bistro table, and - two cushioned outdoor chairs
- Beautifully appointed, open floor plan room with sustainably derived wood-accented walls and ceilings and cool stone floors
- Designer furniture throughout and a 60” ceiling fan for cooling
- One King-sized bed with a 14” tall high-quality mattress
- 1 - 2 additional high-quality twin beds can be added
- One spacious full bathroom
- Solar-heated outdoor shower
- Biodegradable Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Fine Linens & Towels
- Nightly turn-down service
- Early morning Coffee & Tea room service
- Wi-Fi
- Large Safety Deposit Box
- Secluded location within walking distance to the main lodge
Room Facilities
Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Available), Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Shower
Nestled within the hustle-and-bustle of the vibrant forest canyon – the ever-active, always-compelling home to the Osa’s most iconic wildlife – our three spacious 1,184 sq ft Classic Bungalows offer more than just shelter; they create a harmonious blend of elegance and ecological mindfulness. Fashioned from the finest teak and adorned with natural stone, step inside to discover a spacious haven where every element is curated for comfort and tranquility. An indulgent solar-power-heated outdoor shower, enveloped by lush tropical foliage, offers a refreshing escape under the sun or stars.
The Classic Bunglaow’s flowing design provides ample seating and space for a couple or a family to congregate by day while still allowing comfortable, semi-private sleeping at night. Relax, absorb the rainforest scenery all around, read a book, or discuss the day’s adventures. When it’s time for sleep, sink into the embrace of a king-sized bed, inviting and plush.
Classic Bungalow Features:
- Ocean and Rainforest Canopy Views
- Sleeps 2 adults and up to 3 children
- Single floor room layout
- Beautifully appointed rooms with sustainably derived wood-accented walls and ceilings and cool stone floors
- Designer furniture throughout and two 60” ceiling fans for cooling
- One King-sized bed with a 14” tall high-quality mattress
- 1 - 3 additional high-quality twin beds can be added
- One spacious bathroom
- Partially-covered hardwood terrace with two lounge chairs
- Solar-heated outdoor shower
- Biodegradable Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner
- Fine Linens & Towels
- Nightly turn-down service
- Early morning Coffee & Tea room service
- Wi-Fi
- Large Safety Deposit Box
- Secluded location within walking distance to the main lodge
Property Facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Plunge Pool, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Garden Tours, Massages, Natural History Tours, Surfing, Turtle Tracking, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Beach, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Fishing, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Hiking, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, Kayaking / Paddling, Marine Tidal Pool, Natural History Tours, Surfing, Turtle Tracking, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
A valuable part of your El Remanso stay is the activities and tours you will do, most of which come included with your stay as part of your Experience Package
Our vast property has so much to offer, either right on the premises or very nearby. There’s no real need to travel far to experience an array of exciting and compelling activities like hikes through forests or rivers, daytime bird watching and nighttime nocturnal creature tours
All the tours at El Remanso are led by at least one of our highly trained, passionate, subject matter expert guides.
ON-SITE INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY
- The Forest Hike
- River Walk
- The Short Hike
- Early Hike
- Garden Bird Watching
- Night Hike
- Lowlands Bird Watching
- Matapalo Tour
Our expert tour guides and concierge will suggest the best times for each of these tours to ensure you have the most rewarding experience.
Suspended above the world you know, immersed in a world you don’t: El Remanso’s suspension bridges connect to our trails and dangle high in the rainforest canopy, offering a bird's eye perspective of dense and vibrant ecosystems impossible to explore from the forest floor. As you traverse these bridges, you'll feel a profound sense of immersion in the forest, allowing nature to reveal its secrets to you. This perfect self-guided activity is suitable for guests of all ages, providing a unique and unforgettable experience.
At El Remanso Rainforest Lodge, we offer three unique bird-watching experiences designed to immerse you in the rich avian diversity of the Osa Peninsula. Whether you prefer a relaxed morning tour in our gardens or a more adventurous excursion into the lowlands of the Osa Peninsula, there's something for every bird enthusiast. Our expert tour guides will suggest the best times for each of these tours to ensure you have the most rewarding bird-watching experience.
GARDEN OR FOREST BIRD WATCHING
This physically easy afternoon tour, led by one of our birding experts will allow you to add more than a few of the more elusive endemic birds to your life list. Listen to the variety of birdsong and learn to identify common songs with the incredible birds belonging to them. Capture amazing photos of technicolor birds with the aid of the expert’s telephoto monocular lens. All within a half-mile radius of the hotel’s lobby!
LOWLANDS BIRD WATCHING QUEST
Start just after dawn to catch birds at their most active. Hop in the bed of a 4x4 truck for this up-close and changing habitat birding tour. Your expert guide will take you back up out of El Remanso and its rainforest and onto the main peninsula road to head down to the lowlands. Along the way, there will be spontaneous stops to point out exotic birds, hard-to-spot nesting and naturally camouflaged birds, and soaring birds of prey. Even Blue Morpho butterflies and maybe a family of monkeys may enliven your route. Your tour goes all the way down to the riverside pastureland, where you’ll see completely different types of birds before turning around and making it back in time for another delicious El Remanso breakfast!
The night hike offers insight into the nocturnal side of the rainforest! When all diurnal species take to their dens, nests, or favorite branch for the night, a different world comes alive! Be it frogs, snakes, spiders, or scorpions, the Night Hike packs a completely different view of the forests you explored during the day. The hike varies in its itinerary but usually goes anywhere our guides have their night-vision eye focused. This experience begins at 6:00 p.m. (around sundown) and you will be back for dinner at around 7:20 p.m.
This is a 3–4-hour full immersive Rainforest experience. Join one of El Remanso’s expert naturalist guides on an exploration of the onsite forest trails where you will learn about Osa’s rare and precious ecosystem. Armed with a portable tripod, monocular, and encyclopedic knowledge, your guide will show you trees several hundred years old; teach you the medicinal value of plants and other rainforest organisms; point out reptiles, insects, birds, and animals on or near the trails; and tell you stories from the history of the rainforest
It takes place on either the Carablanca Trail, Beach Trail, Waterfalls Trail, or a shorter version of the Ridge Trail, going through the suspension bridges. Your guide will discuss which route you’d prefer during this tour, which will take a maximum of 2 hours. This is a quick and wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the rainforest.
This hike is a unique experience that will take you deep into the tropical
lowland rainforest. You will follow the meandering river canyon up into the
foothills. This trail takes you to a place where time stands still and forest
giants stand guard over the river’s edge.
The waterfall rappelling tour is high on adventure but low on difficulty. It begins at a section of El Remanso not accessible on foot and continues to reveal El Remanso’s most unique and wild experience: Rappel down the face of four rainforest waterfalls, each increasing in difficulty. Don’t worry, we’ll start at the smallest and easiest; the final Big Daddy towers 85 feet and promises a true adrenaline rush! This tour ends at the beach; please follow the Beach Trail back to the lodge.
The zip-line canopy observation tour provides a sight into the canopy ecosystem and the different habitat it represents. After a short hike crossing the hanging bridges, you take off into the treetops with the help of your guides. With 4 cables and 3 gorgeous suspended platforms, the tour is ideal for a first-ever cable experience and guarantees a fun and exciting way to explore the roof of the rainforest.
A guest favorite! Get up close and personal with the incredible dolphins of the Golfo Dulce, one of only four tropical fjords in the world. Our “sweet gulf” is home to a wide variety of wildlife – dolphins, whales (August-November), rays, whale sharks (February) and sea turtles, among them. Most common sightings: bottlenose and spotted dolphins. Depending on weather and visibility, you’ll also go snorkeling or swimming on the other side of the gulf.
Tackle the three excellent breaks of Cabo Matapalo, one of our region’s most famous surfing beaches. There are waves for both beginners and advanced surfers, and our experienced instructors work with you one-on-one to develop the skills you want to build.
Within the unique setting of the Golfo Dulce, paddle into an activity appropriate for all ages, interests, and skill levels. Depending on the tide, your guide may take you to a beautiful beach (go ahead, stop for a swim!) and into the mangroves to explore local flora and fauna: fish, birds, rays and even dolphins abound. Depending on the time, you may also catch the sunset and a breathtaking view of the gulf’s glowing water and imposing green mountains.
El Remanso Restaurant
SEED-TO-TABLE, SEA-TO-PLATE
At our open-air restaurant, the only thing more remarkable than the setting is our elevated Costa Rican cuisine: light yet sophisticated, featuring ultra-fresh and organic ingredients, sourced in our gardens, from the sea, and with the help of a few trusted farmers
Freshest Ingredients
At El Remanso, we know it’s not just what you eat, but where it comes from. For decades, we have cultivated relationships with local farmers, ethical fishers, and organic suppliers to create one of Costa Rica’s most sustainable menus.
