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Lizard King Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Apartment
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Suite with Kitchen & A/C - 2 Queen Beds
Apartment | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Viejo, calle principal, 600 mts sur del BCR, Talamanca, Cahuita, Limon, 70403
  • Playa Cahuita
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Negra Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite with Kitchen & A/C - 2 Queen Beds

Suite with Kitchen & A/C - 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite with Kitchen & A/C - 1 Queen Bed

Suite with Kitchen & A/C - 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cahuita

Lizard King Hotel & Suites places you in the centre of Cahuita, within just a 15-minute stroll of Cahuita National Park and Negra Beach. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cahuita resort, you'll be 18.1 km (11.2 mi) from Playa Cocles and 22.3 km (13.9 mi) from Playa Chiquita.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Cahuita - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blanca Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Negra Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Grande - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 33 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Del Rita Paty's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante sobre las Olas - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Lizard King Hotel & Suites

Boardwalk/promenade resort with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Lizard King Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Cahuita resort is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Lizard King Hotel & Suites offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lizard King Puerto Viejo
Lizard King Resort
Lizard King Resort Puerto Viejo
Lizard Resort
Lizard King Hotel Resort Costa Rica/Limon
Lizard King Resort Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Lizard King Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Resort Lizard King Resort Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Lizard King Resort Resort
Resort Lizard King Resort
Lizard King
Lizard King Resort
Lizard King Hotel Suites
Lizard King & Suites Cahuita
Lizard King Hotel & Suites Resort
Lizard King Hotel & Suites Cahuita
Lizard King Hotel & Suites Resort Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

Yep, Lizard King Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lizard King Hotel & Suites on 17 Jul 2025 start from NZ$168.70, 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 Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

Yep, Lizard King Hotel & Suites is a short 10-minute walk from Playa Cahuita. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Lizard King Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Lizard King Hotel & Suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Lizard King Hotel & Suites a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lizard King Hotel & Suites.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lizard King Hotel & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lizard King Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 201 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Positive and negative aspects of my accommodations

I want to express first the positive aspects of my stay for two nights as the staff members were exemplary beyond words as the professionalism which was displayed is one of the best of my many years of travel to Costa Rica as they should be recognized by management or owners of the hotel as they went beyond what is expected of a hotel employee. Now my stay unfortunately was a major disappointment as the room was extremely dated from cracked tiles, to facets leaking in bathroom, to the beds which the frames were extremely filthy along with the matress, the doors not opening properly in the restroom to the jacuzzi in need of a major remodel. The noise at night is constant with the suite I was provided as the wooden floors above you would creak each time a person would walk and disturb your sleep constantly and the constant noise at the front desk with individuals talking as the suite is within 2 to 3 meters of this location. This was my true and unbiased opinion of my stay as I hope in the future the rooms endure a complete remodel for guests to enjoy there travels
Jacuzzi
Bed frame
Front door repaired many times
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay but we did experience problems with the hot water. They were able to fix it but it was a pain waiting for a hot shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very kind , helpful, and exceeded our expectations. The pool was very nice , the air conditioning in the room was good, and there was lots of comfy areas to lounge around in outside of our room. However, I would not rate this property as 3 star as shown on Expedia. I am well travelled and recognize that different countries may have different ratings for hotels, but I would rate this property as 2.5 stars. We were not aware of any dining options at the hotel, although it appeared that there may have been a kitchen in the past but not used today except for preparing coffee in the morning. It appeared that the property is not being maintained adequately as there were some annoyances : we were without water in bathroom for awhile and we often could not get hot water for a shower after 10 AM. A smoke alarm was chirping for two days because either the battery was running low or the lifespan of the device had expired. One light in our bathroom was finicky and would not always work. On our last day it failed completely and would not turn on. The rooms face the beautiful pool but on a couple days the noise from children screaming and shouting in the evening was quite excessive. It can be noisy with traffic in the evening but we expected that given the property’s location. We booked a “Deluxe Queen” room but it was lacking in some areas: no closet to hang our clothes, bathroom sink was size found on airlines, only cold water at sink, small room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good budget option and I have stayed three times over ten years. Staff are friendly and helpful and property is quite decent and very close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Business traveller
The female manager was not nice or helpful but the male receptionist was really nice and even went out of his way late at night to let us know our car lights were still on. It would have been awful to wake up to a dead car battery. The hotel itself was quieter than I expected being right on the main street of Puerto Viejo but we had a room in the back area. They do not provide breakfast. It's in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
"I had reserved two rooms, but unfortunately, both of them had a bad smell. Although the staff tried to address the issue with freshener, it only worked temporarily and the smell returned in the evening, making it difficult to sleep. In addition, there was loud music coming from neighboring properties, which added to the unpleasant experience. As a result, I would not recommend this place and would not consider returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Burton

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were at Lizard King during some rainy days and loved the balcony/2nd floor lounge areas. My husband was able to open his laptop - and work in a very comfortable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location just on the edge of the village, totally walkable to the center of town in 5-10 minutes. Lovely pool and wonderful upstairs open air lounge to hang out in. Only downfall was street noise that affected sitting pool side.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Definitely!

The room was spacious and clean. The air conditioner work very well. The pool was clean and wonderful. The breakfast that was included was delicious and filled us up. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful! They paid attention. Thank you so much for a great service. We add a Blas
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

DENIA, SAN JOSE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Siento que el precio es elevado para lo que ofrecen. No hay tranquilidad. Para poder dormir y descansar había que pedir a los de recepción que callaran a los huéspedes cerca de nosotros, el piso del segundo piso es de madera y toda la bulla y cada paso de los huéspedes de arriba se escucha abajo y toda la noche. Solicité almohadas extras y nunca me las llevaron. El área de lavado no tenía luz, por lo que asearse y maquillarse era casi imposible. Las sillas de la cafetería muy duras y altas. La calidad de un desayuno típico, demasiada baja. Parecía más comida nicaragüense que tica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wieslaw

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael P

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very nice but hotel was noisy both from the road and other guests. Only a cold water tap in the hand basin in the bathroom and the shower was very poor - cold/Luke warm water and very poor water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is very dark, could improve the lightening
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie K

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

My return visit

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place!! It has been nicely updated and is close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Nice place to stay.

Missed our shuttle connection from the airport so had to delay arrival by one day. Was able to email the Lizardking and they were ready for us when we arrived. Pool was nice, breakfast was good. All of the staff were pleasant and helpful. Close to plenty of places to eat, had fridge in room with a grocery store within walking distance. The beach was across the street. Very narrow beachfront but very busy on weekend. Any questions or issues we had were readily taken care of. They made it easy to arrange tours to see things in the area. They rented bikes, if you are interested. A very nice, rustic room with good water pressure in the shower. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constancia, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, accessible to beach and center of town with in a stone throw. Staff exceptionally helpful and friendly. The hotel in general very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constancia, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one complaint and has nothing do with the establishment; is the incentive guest who have no regards to others during the late hours of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022