Yaba Chigui Lodge

Location: 1.6 km following Papagayo Street Ojochal, Ojochal, cr

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Family rooms
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Lower bathroom sink
• Salt-water pool
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Free wired internet
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Cabecar)

  1 King Bed

  279-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Accessibility - Grab bar in shower

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, reusable coffee/tea filters, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Soap
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Shower grab bar
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View (Brunka)

  1 King Bed

  279-sq-foot room, balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Accessibility - Portable bathtub seat

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, reusable coffee/tea filters, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Bathroom grab bars
  • Soap
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Shower grab bar
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Maleku)

  1 King Bed

  279-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with mountain views

  
  

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Desk, laptop-compatible safe, and highchair

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan

  Accessibility - Grab bar in shower

  Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, reusable coffee/tea filters, and LED light bulbs

  Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Soap
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Shower grab bar
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• One-Bedroom Bungalow

  This double room features a balcony, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• One-Bedroom Bungalow

  This double room features a balcony, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• One-Bedroom Bungalow

  his double room features a balcony, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Adapted bath
  • Shower chair
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Family Bungalow

  This family room features one king bed and one queen trundle bed, tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and refrigerator.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Salt water pool
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Sabine (8/5): Angenehmer Aufenthalt als Zwischenstation - Das liebevoll zubereitete Frühstück Die einteilige Matratze im Doppelbett
• Stephane (6/5): - Les hôtes font la maximum pour mettre le client à l'aise. Petite piscine agréable en cas de fortes chaleurs. Dans notre cas, nous n'avons pas eu d'électricité et d'eau dû à la chute d'un pylône. Nous sommes conscients que l'hôte n'y est pour rien, un geste commercial aurait été apprécié sachant que nous occupions 50% du lodge.
• Philippe (10/5): Perfecto! - Muy confortable y con muchos detalles. Nos sentimos en casa gracias a la atención del dueño. Nada
• Monica (9/5): Aussergewöhnliche Lodge im Regenwald - Sehr aufmerksames freundliches Personal, feines Frühstück und schönes Zimmer mitten im Regenwald. Die Zufahrt ist nur mit 4WD wirklich gut möglich
• Robert (10/5): Simple the best way to experience Ojochal! - Juan and Ana made us feel so welcome to their tropical oasis in the jungle. Now if you are looking for a place with A/C and giant TVs this is not for you. If you want to sleep immersed in the sounds of jungle, with a steam running along the property, this is the place! We have traveled the whole of Costa Rica now; this is our favorite place so far! We stayed here 3 nights of our last leg of a 14 days trip, we relaxed in the pool, amazing beautiful beaches near by, playa hermosa was my favorite, grab a pizza there too! Breakfast was made to order each morning, fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea. They even helped us with our laundry needs. I can’t wait to come back!!
• Maryse (10/5): - Petit lodge très propre situé dans un environnement exceptionnel. Le service était très attentionné et le propriétaire disponible pour tout. La piscine était géniale pour se rafraîchir le soir. Le petit déjeuner était délicieux et le personnel gentil. ce fut un séjour parfait. De plus, la chambre est très bien équipée. Frigo, internet, séchoir, mouchoirs, eau froide pour boire et bien d'autres petites attentions en plus d'un lit très confortable.
• Francisibi (10/5): Exceptional - The Rooms are totally immersed into the jungle and the peace is incredible! the breakfast was amazing, the best we had during our trip!
• Nichola (9/5): Superb - Juan and Ana were lovely hosts and served us a delicious breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble. Room very clean and cosy despite very heavy rain and thunder outside. Highly recommend.
• Janine (9/5): Superb - We had a very good stay. It is a beautifull place, good beds and very friendly staff. We had a trip early in the morning, and they profided us boxed breakfast Nothing
• Samo (10/5): cool design embedded in nature - Super cool lodges tucked in nature. Very beautiful small family resort, right in the jungle. It is definitely a highlight of our trip. Was wonderful to sit on the balcony and enjoy the nature. Design and layout is great and quite unique. Management and staff is super friendly, and breakfast served was delicious. Rooms are spotless clean. it was perfect, nothing to dislike
• Vera (10/5): wonderful setting you are sleeping in the jungle in the comfort of a king size bed ! -
• Marianne (10/5): we heartily enjoyed our one week stay with Juan and Anna in Ojochal. - Beautiful setting, delightful and friendly hosts, very responsive, excellent staff. Nothing
• chris (10/5): Outstanding - Amazing place to stay. Outstanding accomodation. Very helpful and friendly owners.
• Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - This is a beautiful spot, and the owners are very gracious and welcoming. The rooms are exactly as shown in the photos (bright, great air flow, nice amenities, lovely outdoor space). Breakfast was excellent! I highly recommend it
• Alexandra (10/5): Perfect stay with rainforest vibes - We liked everything about this place. The accommodations are wonderful with a beautiful view into the forest. The owners are super friendly and make everything so that you have the best time in or around Ojochal.
• Carol (10/5): A piece of paradise with wonderful hosts. We cannot recommend this highly enough. - Juan and Ana are exceptional hosts and made this a very special place to stay. The lodge is a beautiful design with a forest backdrop, full of wildlife. It was an excellent place to spend time and we only wish we could have stayed longer. Every day brings a new and delicious breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble. Nothing.
• Linor (10/5): Exceptional -
• Louisewhite (10/5): Exceptional -
• Yoko (6/5): Not fair - I booked through Hotels.com, but the owner refused to pay through hotels.com. So I ended up paying for Hotels.com charge and hotel fees to the hotel owner and didn't get the loyalty rewards. The owner is greedy. :(
• Kaitlyn (10/5): Secret Paradise! - Juan and his wife were excellent hosts at their 4 unit bed and breakfast. They were very accommodating to our late arrival and helpful with arranging a great experience with a boat tour with Belleza Terreba mangrove tour. They offer a fresh breakfast and coffee, and were very helpful about providing recourses for other local eats for the other meals. They property is quiet, and it was amazing to wake up and fall asleep to the rushing river, birds and grasshoppers chirps, and midnight rains. The private porch overlooking the river and jungle was right outside our doors, and made for a beautiful and relaxing experience. I loved the layout of our cabin and aspire to own my own B and B like this one day!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Des hôtes parfaits et très accueillant dans un cadre idyllique, une architecture contemporaine et ecoresponsable, chambre avec vue intégrale sur la jungle, petit déjeuner simple et équilibré, beaucoup d'options de plages et de très bons restaurants dans les environs.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Our stay in Yaba Chigui Lodge was most delightful. The property is very well maintained and the design is unique with huge glass windows. The rooms are facing the jungle. Waking up in the morning we listened to the noises and even saw two monkeys. The innkeepers Juan and Ana were extremely helpful and friendly. We would come again in an instant!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - What a great place! Location and the people where brilliant!
• Dan (10/5): - Excellent unique modern hotel in the jungle next to a river. Very clean. Excellent staff.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Magical! - We stayed here on the last night of our honeymoon in Costa Rica and we loved it. The owners are so kind and went out of their way to make our last night in Costa Rica special which we really appreciated. I would highly recommend this place! You feel like your are in nature and it is wonderful. We also had the chance to eat at Citrus nearby which was our favourite dining experience while in Costa Rica. Thank you for an excellent stay!
• Miriam (10/5): - This place is the most beautiful, peaceful place I’ve ever stayed. I enjoyed the sights and sounds of nature so very much. The breakfasts were delicious, the hosts friendly and helpful, and the location was close to everything we wanted to do and yet was away from the tourist chaos. Close to fantastic restaurants, the beach, and tours. This is the place for you if you want to experience all the best of Costa Rica’s beauty.
• Melita (10/5): Nature at it’s best! - Our experience at Yaba Chigui was amazing. The hosts are wonderful people. They were very knowledgable and they made us feel at home. We recommend this place to nature loving individuals who are looking for a peaceful experience. Beautiful place!
• Tara (10/5): - Such an awesome little spot! This was our first night in Costa Rica after 72 hours of travel from South Africa, what an amazing welcome to the country! Juan and Anna are incredible hosts, so kind and attentive! Sofia who deals with the reservations is just great and so helpful! So impressed with this lodge and the kindness and hospitality! Waking up to the forest in the morning was amazing and we spent the next few hours spotting wildlife and exotic birds from the comfort of the king sized bed (beautiful soft bed and linen btw) everything was top notch! Don’t hesitate to book! We will be back!
• Sarah (10/5): Wonderful getaway in the jungle! - What an amazing place! We loved our stay here as a family of four (with two young ones ages 9 & 4). It's wonderful because there are only 4 casitas so you have a lot of privacy. There is a beautiful pool that our kids loved to swim in and the rooms are airy and clean. The owners went above and beyond what a normal host would do with helping us book a mangrove trip, make restaurant reservations, and providing a delicious breakfast earlier than they typically do to accommodate our adventures. A bonus is that the town they are located in (Ojochal) has some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica! We particularly enjoyed our meal at Citrus. Highly recommended!
• jcfiv (10/5): It doesn't get any better! "A Rain Forest Haven!" - This hotel/bed &breakfast was amazing. The architecture is very well thought out and is very impressive. You can tell that an incredible amount of love and attention to detail went into the creation of this "Rain Forest Haven". The pool is terrific. The view from your bed is a lush rain forest with various sounds of birds chirping. You may also see or hear the Howler monkeys. The owners made a breakfast that was delectable. They are very well educated and we enjoyed our conversation with them.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Increible estadía, los mejores desayunos posibles, vistas espectaculares, servicio calido.
• Andrew (10/5): Beautiful, soulful, serene... - Ahhhh - what an amazing experience!!! The owners are just amazing. I came on a solo trip and DEFINITELY should have had a 4x4 to get up the hill (that being said, I DID make it alive in the worlds tiniest clown car that had spare tires on it...so if you have a regular sized, you could definitely make it..if you are into adventure!) They realized that I was likely not going to be going down the hill and were so kind to invite me down with them to watch the sunset. I got to know them, asked them their stories and truly had a great conversation with them. What kind souls!!!!! The place itself is very very serene. They put a lot of love into building this place. The pool was perfect for a dip and reading a book. The beds are comfortable. The noises at night are definitely jungle, some folks will find it peaceful and some may find it takes a night to get used to so bring earplugs if you are a super light sleeper. The views. The views!! It's like living inside of Instagram hahah. You have two showers, a rainfall shower that has a floor to ceiling window overlooking the jungle and river. You then also have an outdoor shower, which is magical. They provide a nice fridge and coffee and tea for whenever you need it in the room. The breakfast in the morning is made with love. Overall, a great stay. I'd go back with my girlfriend..and a 4x4 ;) THANK YOU!!
• Paul (10/5): A very special place! - A modern architectural surprise. This was my third visit to Costa Rica and the best place I have stayed. Beautiful setting with private room walk out to the jungle. I would describe the hotel as a boutique B&B with plenary of privacy, amazing views, super breakfast and amazing hosts who were clearly inspired to build something very special. The hosts’ passion is evident in every detail from the rooms luxurious finishes to landscaping and wilderness setting. There are many of the best restaurants in Costa Rica within abou 1 km of the hotel.
• Daniel (10/5): Excellent Place To Stay - Yaba Chigui Lodge was a fantastic place to stay. But the greatest value was the hosts themselves. Juan and Ana are such wonderful people. Every morning they served us a tasty healthy breakfast, then we continued with great conversation. I would never stay anywhere else in Ojochal. Will definitely be going back.
• Ada (10/5): Modern, boutique bnb with wonderful hosts! - Yaba Chigui is a delightful, boutique bnb with wonderful hosts! They were immensely helpful and so friendly. Breakfasts were a delight- watching sloths in the trees over delish food in the mountains cant be beat. Waking up to the sound of the stream running through the property and the views of the forests made it hard to get out of bed but there is so much to do within a short distance. Great variety of beaches, waterfalls, and the Boruca village is ~45 minute drive away. Highly recommend this place and hope to return someday!

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