Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat
Location: 350 meter from the town center, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas, 60702, Puerto Jiménez, CR
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Beach Bars and Relaxation
Unwind with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 beach bars, perfect for enjoying the tropical atmosphere.
Convenient Business and Event Facilities
Take advantage of the business center, express check-out, and event spaces including a conference center and meeting room.
Recreation and Shuttle Services
Enjoy amenities such as bicycle rentals, terrace, and garden views. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes it easy to access the surf and sand, enhancing your stay.
Book your stay at Chosa Manglar Nature Retreat and experience convenience and relaxation at its finest.
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from December 15 to April 15.
- Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Boat tours nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Conference space
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Mountain biking nearby
- Wedding services
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Boat tours nearby
- Game viewing on site
- Ziplining nearby
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Water dispenser
- Housekeeping on request
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, patio with garden views
Layout - Living room and sitting area
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Ensuite
5 Twin Bunk Beds
344-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, courtyard views
Layout - Separate living room
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Yard, highchair, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate living room
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Bathroom grab bars
- Soap
- Window screens
- Hand-held showerhead
- Low-height bed
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Shower grab bar
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Garden Area
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
538-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished lanai with garden views
Layout - Separate living room
Food & Drink - Kitchen with coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Furnished lanai
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View, Garden Area
5 Twin Bunk Beds
1130-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, furnished lanai with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Food & Drink - Kitchen
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Yard, highchair, and window screens
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Toilet paper
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate living room
- Furnished lanai
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - top floor
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Corner
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
323-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished lanai with garden views
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Food & Drink - Kitchen with coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Furnished lanai
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
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Classic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, River View, Garden Area
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
237-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, deck/patio with river views
Layout - Separate living room
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, yard, and highchair
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Deck or patio
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
269-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, deck/patio with lagoon views
Layout - Separate living room
Food & Drink - Kitchen with microwave, cookware/dishware, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, yard, and highchair
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Rice cooker
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Blender
- Mixer
- Soap
- Window screens
- Deck or patio
- Freezer
- Ice maker
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, Garden Area
1 Double Bed
215-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, balcony/patio with garden views
Layout - Living room and sitting area
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Deck or patio
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
700-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished lanai with garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining area
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Grab bar in shower
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Furnished lanai
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Rice cooker
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Blender
- Toaster oven
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Shower grab bar
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
- Kitchen island
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Design Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden View
1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
2800-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, furnished lanai with garden views
Layout - 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining area
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, shower, towels, and soap
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 14 (14 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Lanai
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Furnished lanai
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Rice cooker
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Blender
- Toaster oven
- Soap
- Window screens
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Freezer
- Low-height bed
- Shower grab bar
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
- Kitchen island
Guest Reviews
- Betsy (6/5): - Wonderful setting in a forest with birds and wildlife. Our primary disappointment was the lack of any food service on the property.
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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.
- Daniel (10/5): 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.
- Michelle (10/5): A-1 place to relax - Wonderful family establishment, speaks fluent English and Spanish
- Bryn (10/5): Perfect for our Family of Four - Magnificent. Exactly the experience we were hoping for when we booked!
- Joy (10/5): 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
- Richard (10/5): 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!
- Karen (6/5): 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.
- Aliaksandr (6/5): - 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.
- James (10/5): - 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 !!
- Verified traveler (4/5): - I don’t have words in order to describe it. Do not believe pictures, check yourself first before booking.
- J (6/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved the setting. Nice little cabin in the jungle!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Good location good price, monkeys at grounds. Simple but great start for Corcovado adventure
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great Jungle Cabin - We had an excellent stay at La Choza de Mangler. Nice cabin...beautiful jungle setting. Wildlife right at your door!
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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.
- Timothy (10/5): 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.
- Edward (8/5): 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 traveler (10/5): 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 traveler (8/5): 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.
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