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Nereus Retreats

3.0 star property

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
A modern building surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.
A modern building with a covered outdoor area, stone pathway, and lush greenery.
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and the ocean in the background.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, ceiling fans, and large windows offering a view of lush greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

Explore the area

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Playa Platanares, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas Province, 60702
  • Place, Precious Turtles of Osa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanares Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Puerto Jimenez Pier
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Garden View

A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a view of trees.

Family Triple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Puerto Jiménez

At Nereus Retreats, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Golfo Dulce and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Puerto Jimenez Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Puerto Jiménez hotel include Pan Dulce Beach and Piedras Blancas National Park.

What's nearby

  • Precious Turtles of Osa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Platanares Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 14 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 16 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 39 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hellen’s - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tierra a la Mesa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panadería Monar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Delfines - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Corcovado - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Nereus Retreats

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Nereus Retreats. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Puerto Jiménez hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Nereus Retreats offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Nereus Retreats Hotel
Nereus Retreats Puerto Jiménez
Nereus Retreats Hotel Puerto Jiménez

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Nereus Retreats?

Yep, Nereus Retreats has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Nereus Retreats?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nereus Retreats on 30 Jul 2026 start from NZ$219, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Nereus Retreats?

The closest beach to Nereus Retreats is Pan Dulce Beach (13.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Nereus Retreats?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Nereus Retreats have a pool?

Nereus Retreats has an outdoor pool.

Does Nereus Retreats serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nereus Retreats?

No, Nereus Retreats does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nereus Retreats?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Nereus Retreats's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nereus Retreats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nereus Retreats?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nereus Retreats Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and hosts too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was an amazing discovery. We really loved our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful retreat

Wonderful staff, amazing accommodations. Great food. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

AnaMaria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Family-style breakfasts and dinners were wonderful. Rooms/casitas are nice, hotel overall is lovely. Location is good and bad. Great proximity to isolated beach. Road to the hotel is very slow, bumpy, and pothole-ridden. 4x4 highly recommended and the road wil add 20 minutes a each way to your trip in and out of the hotel, so plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts, delicious food, a perfect place to wind down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Clean, comfortable, convenient and wonderful owners. I would recommend this stay to anyone. The property has gorgeous gardens and private beach. Breakfast was always fresh and a huge variety of healthy food to start the day. Stew and Jen have done a fabulous job! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you want to be distant from the people, surrounded by the jungles and be the only person in the ocean swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

This is a very lovely spacious hotel in beautiful grounds backing on to a long sandy Pacific beach fringed with palm trees. It is accessed by an unmade road from Puerto Jiménez which takes about 20 minutes and is very bumpy but do not give up and follow the signs. The roome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is an actual retreat, so keep that in mind while booking. Car is almost a must, 4x4 highly recommended but not you can make it there with smaller cars (not that small). The place is very nice, property seems very new. I would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stuart is a great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a relaxing retreat with or without the yoga and a good place for the activities in the Oso/Corcovado area. Jen and Stuart’s hospitality is exceptional - everything you need, when you need it, with no fuss, and very well priced (eg $10 for a delicious lunch). Breakfast is delicious. Stuart’s cocktails are great. We loved it and would recommend it to anyone. The only thing i would have done differently is hiring bikes in town for greater flexibility.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a once in a lifetime stay! The property is stunningly beautiful and located deep in the heart of what feels like one of the last "untouched" parts of coastal Costa Rica. If you want a real and authentic experience that's still safe and comfortable, I can't recommend Nereus more highly. Stuart and Jenny are AMAZING and what they've built is nothing short of an oasis. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience ! Gluten free delicious food, fresh from local farmers,water filtered and UV sterilized, we fished and cook prepared fish for us,owners have exceptional customer service, staff courteous and very prompt and note, secluded beach, long walks, felt like our private beach. All in all a 5 star experience . However : access not very easy and completely remote ( 5 miles from Puerto Jimenez), for us it was ideal since we wish to avoid crowds and mainstay touristic avenues. Shall revisit !!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you´re in the area look no further - stay here! A few steps from the a long beach you will have to yourself most of the time. Wonderful hosts Stuart and Jen will make you feel at home in this modern and perfectly maintained bungalow hotel - they really get what hospitality is about! My son (11) and I enjoyed the friendly chats, great healthy food, good coctails, and the surf lesson that Stuart organized for us. Very spacious, well furnished, comfortable rooms/bungalows with a lot of attention to detail (including finally enough space to hang everything in the bathroom, as well as perfectly filtered water so you really can drink from the tab). We hope we get a chance to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Such a beautiful peaceful place for a week (or more) stay. The rooms are gorgeous with big fans and AC if needed. Right on the quietest most tranquil beach I have had to pleasure of walking on. No one around and was easy to do a 6 mile walk and stretch your legs. Super gentle water to swim in and I rented a paddle board for several days to enjoy the Ocean. We accessed Corcavado National park within minutes to the launch point to see Sloths, birds and much more! All this topped with a delicious kitchen that is health supportive as needed, yoga on tap and even an amazing massage therapist onstaff. Could not ask for more and highly recommend- photos do not it's beauty and serenity justice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a Tico used to the standard formal check-in process, my experience at this hotel was a refreshing departure from the norm. Instead of a traditional reception desk, we were greeted personally by the owners, who took the time to show us the property and ensure we were settled. Their deep local knowledge and accommodating nature truly set the tone for the stay. The Atmosphere This is the place to go if you are looking for a genuine mental and physical detox. It is important to note that this is not a "party" hotel—there is no loud music in the common areas. It is designed for those looking to escape stress and noise. I returned home feeling recharged rather than tired, which is a rare and welcome result of a vacation. Dining & Drinks The culinary experience is a highlight. While they don’t serve a traditional "Tico" breakfast, the healthy options provided were excellent and gave me plenty of energy for the day. Honestly, there is no need to head into town for lunch or dinner; the food here is some of the best in the area in terms of both quality and cost. For those who enjoy a drink, the bar is well-stocked with a great variety of liquors and a consistently cold supply of beer. Service & Amenities Service: The staff is incredibly polite and helpful. Whether I needed a lighter or specific food requests, they were attentive and professional. Cleanliness: The room cleaning service was flawless. The Beach: A short, easy walk from the hotel leads to what feels like a private
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöne, private Anlage mitten in der Natur. Der Weg zum Strand ist ca 2 Minuten und dann sieht man das Meer und den wundervollen Strand und meistens ist man alleine. Traumhaft. Die Hotelanlage ist sehr offen und modern gestaltet. Offene, einsehbare Küche in der Frühstück und Abendessen vorbereitet werden. Das Abendessen ist ein Menü und wechselt jeden Abend. Mal Fisch, mal Fleisch aber auch immer mit vegetarischer Auswahl. Top! Die Cocktails von Stuart sind übrigens auch sehr gut. Die Zimmer sind groß, ebenso das Bad. Wir hatten ein kleines Haus mit Terrasse, auf der wir abends noch Zeit verbringen konnten. Noch was zur Anfahrt - Nein, aktuell ist es noch keine asphaltierte Straße, aber jeder der als Tourist in Costa Rica unterwegs ist, sollte mit einem 4x4 reisen. Dann ist auch die Anfahrt zu diesem Hotel kein Problem.
Blick auf Frühstück Büffet und offene Küche
Blick aus dem Zimmerfenster
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vilket underbart ställe! Vi njöt av varje minut vi fick vara här. Utmärkt läge nära stranden, mycket djurliv runtomkring. Maten var supergod Tack även till ägaren som var en fantastisk värd.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptionnel

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour,nous étions avec notre fille de 25 ans et une de ses amies , nous avons adoré l'endroit qui est très nature , accès à l'immense et magnifique plage preciosa, l'hôtel est installé au milieu d'un parc , une expérience hors du commun... La nourriture est délicieuse et variée ,preparée avec soin par Stuart et Jenny. Stuart est charmant et a un très bon relationnel avec ses clients. J'ai juste regretté de ne pas pouvoir vraiment échanger avec lui car mon anglais est limité, heureusement les filles ont communiqué... Nous sommes restés 3 nuits du 11 au 14 mars dernier et je recommande vivement cet endroit exceptionnel ambiance familiale et chaleureuse..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Notre séjour au Nereus a été merveilleux. Tout d'abord le lieu est calme, entouré d'une nature luxuriante et nous entendons le bruit des vagues au bout du chemin. Nous sommes entourés par les singes hurlants, les capucins et un couple d'aras. La nourriture est excellente. Des repas équilibrés, frais et savoureux. Après 2 semaines de "rice & beans" c'était pile ce qu'il nous fallait. Stuart est un hôte attentionné en nous donnant un tas d'informations utiles et en nous aidant à organiser nos excursions. Et pour ponctuer le tout notre bungalow était confortable et spacieux (grand lit, climatisation et douche chaude).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Casem

I couldn't reach the property wrong information in

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025