Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Puerto Jimenez Pier, Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat provides game and wildlife viewing, 3 beach bars and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area

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  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Lagoon view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and three paintings on the walls.

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A single bed with a wooden frame, a blue mattress, and a white blanket.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A lobby with a white sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a large painting, and a tiled floor.

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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A rustic wooden room with a large window, a hammock, and a patterned sofa.

Design Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 260 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Single Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a door with a number.

Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area

  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Puerto Jiménez, Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat is in the city centre and on a river. Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Cacao. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Rio Coto Mangroves are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Puerto Jiménez travel guide
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350 meter from the town center, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702

What's nearby

  • A group of dolphins swimming in clear blue water.
    Golfo Dulce
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pan Dulce Beach
    23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Parque Nacional Corcovado
    47 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    2 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marisquería Corcovado
    9 min walk
  • Panadería Monar
    8 min walk
  • Restaurante Agua Luna
    12 min walk
  • Tierra a la Mesa
    13 min walk
  • Bar Pizzería Los Italianos
    11 min walk

About this property

Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat

  • Hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near Puerto Jimenez Pier
  • You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, 3 beach bars and a terrace at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a water dispenser
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and soap
    • Private gardens, highchairs and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Does Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Puerto Jiménez, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Puerto Jimenez Pier and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Pan Dulce Beach.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A-1 place to relax

Wonderful family establishment, speaks fluent English and Spanish
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

laid back vacation

Convenient - checked tide tables and walked to gulf to swim in the mornings. Then walked to lunch at many restaurants downtown, walked to grocery store, so nice to get out and enjoy the weather!! Took 2 tours, found the fish pond, sat bu fire, talked to other travelers and owner, sat out on our colorful front porch, laidback vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Suited our needs

We can’t comment a lot because we arrived late and left early for Corcovado. My Mom had an uneasy feeling about the place. The check in was easy and there was someone available to open the gate early when we left at 5am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Close to runway

Great stay at this property. Very handy for airport as literally 200 yards away. Airport only for day flights/light planes so noise not an issue.Close to centre and beaches. Hosts activities and suggest you book before arriving as very popular in February. Checked me in early and plenty of parking. Plenty of green in grounds and suspect looks very different in rainy season. Room basic and everything worked including a/c. Plenty of space outside the you can room I booked. Easy place to socialise with fellow guests although there seemed to be a lot of people working on their laptops!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Chosa Manglar

Chosa el Manglar was the perfect spot for our brief visit to Puerto Jimenez. It is a short walk from the airport, has beautiful grounds, and is centrally located. The owners took great care of us, helping us out with some local logistics.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Family of Four

Magnificent. Exactly the experience we were hoping for when we booked!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly but we didn’t even stay on the property although it was paid. The conditions were not clean and the safety of the area was of great concern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife. Our primary disappointment was the lack of any food service on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice but has air conditioning issues.

The grounds were lovely and the people were nice but the air conditioner went off in the middle of the night both nights we were there. We would wake up, hot and it was hard to sleep. It is very hot in Costa Rica in February. Both mornings we had to hunt down someone to turn it back on. They said it was the breaker switch but both times the rest of the electricity was on. It was uncomfortable and very annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed in cabin #9 with no WiFi. Every time I need internet, I should go to reception area. To eat, I should go to town. Did not see as much wildlife on property as I expected, based on reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been here twice in the last year. If you like nature, you will not find a better spot to stay. Family run and super friendly. Can't wait to go back !!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t have words in order to describe it. Do not believe pictures, check yourself first before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and owners are so friendly and welcoming! I’d say the atmosphere was the best part! Leaving a no so great review for a few reasons: The apartment was advertised to sleep 6, but there were no bed linens for the futons. There was plumbing issues. Not hot water (which isn’t a huge deal but if you’re paying 175$ a night it would be nice). And last, the coffee maker was molded out and generally all the dishes were not completely clean. To be clear, I think it is a great place, I was just very disappointed in what I got for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekt für Naturliebhaber!!

Mangroven hinter dem Appartment, Kapuzineraffen, Eichhörnchen, Aras und unzählige Vögel, ein zahmer Leguan, Jesus-Eidechsen und als krönenden Abschluss ein Krokodil, das an der Terrasse vorbeischwamm. Sehr nette Gastgeber nicht zu vergessen!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the setting. Nice little cabin in the jungle!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good location good price, monkeys at grounds. Simple but great start for Corcovado adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Jungle Cabin

We had an excellent stay at La Choza de Mangler. Nice cabin...beautiful jungle setting. Wildlife right at your door!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place, jungle style, good service

It's nice and quite, staff is cool, they only serve coffee in the morning but, there is a kitchen and refrigerator for guests also there is a pin pon table.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Macaw city

The hotel grounds were awesome, monkeys and macaws everyday,even a toucan or two. The people were very good to me and helped where they could. Would happily go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful hostel adjacent to Corcovado

Beautiful hostel on the edge of Corcovado National Park in Puerto Jimenez. I loved hanging out in the covered courtyard. I was greeted on my arrival with several pairs of scarlet macaws in the trees. I loved hanging out in the beautiful covered courtyard area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

I stayed three nights and look forward to returning. The grounds are lovely and brimming with nature's wonder. The kitchen facilities looked very good. Nice comfortable lobby. Good laundry service across the street.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Price...? Depends on your face... or on the staff

First night we paid 80$ US to the young mens at the reception on December 3, 2016. The hotel was empty. We came back the night after and booked on the net and we paid 39,99$ US!! Do I trust the staff? No hot water, and the door lock didn't worked the first night. Rooms are really clean with air conditioning. The place is magic, beautiful, many animals and birds. Highly recommended you to book on the web.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toucans in the garden & a lizard in the room!

My favorite place in Costa Rica! Rustic and so charming. Fantastic for lazy birdwatching and nature study right on site: and close to the beautiful Dulce Gulf and Corcovado National Park, as well. The entire staff is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. There is no place on Earth quite like this. I can hardly wait to go back. :)