Hotel El Encanto

4.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View
Studio | Private kitchen
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Front of property
Studio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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300 meters west of Cahuita, Cahuita, Limon, 70403
  • Negra Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playa Cahuita
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Standard 2nd Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Cahuita

At Hotel El Encanto you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Negra Beach and within 15 minutes of Playa Cahuita. Highlights at this beach hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to horse riding/hire and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cahuita hotel include Blanca Beach and Cahuita National Park.

What's nearby

  • Negra Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playa Cahuita - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blanca Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Grande - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Reggae Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante sobre las Olas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kawe Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Encanto

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
Hotel El Encanto offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel El Encanto. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Cahuita hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Encanto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cahuita hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Encanto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 26.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 700 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 700 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 26.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel
Hotel El Encanto Cahuita
Hotel El Encanto Hotel Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Encanto?

Hotel El Encanto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Encanto?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Encanto on 15 Sept 2025 start from NZ$205.29, including 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 parking available at Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, Hotel El Encanto has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, Hotel El Encanto is a short 4-minute walk from Negra Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel El Encanto?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials.

Does Hotel El Encanto have a pool?

Hotel El Encanto has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel El Encanto a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel El Encanto.

Does Hotel El Encanto serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Encanto?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Encanto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Encanto?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Encanto?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.