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Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica

3.0 star property
Beachfront cabin with free children's club, near Cahuita National Park

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  • 7 smoke-free cabins
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Free children's club
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
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  • Children stay free
  • Children's club (free)
  • Kitchen
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room

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About the area

Map
1 KM before Manzanillo Town, Cahuita, Limón, 70403

What's nearby

  • Playa Cahuita - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blanca Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Negra Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Puerto Vargas Station - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Playa Grande - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 94.3 miles/151.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica

Bring the kids when you stay at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica in Cahuita and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site horse riding/hire. A terrace and a garden are offered, and cabins have conveniences such as washing machines and fridges.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 5 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 4 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (centimetres): 89
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Reception hall

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • Near the boardwalk

Things to do

  • Bike hire on site
  • Horse riding on site
  • Shopping centre on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Access via exterior cooridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

Also known as

Congo Bongo Boutique Guest Houses Cabin Manzanillo
Congo Bongo Boutique Guest Houses Manzanillo
Congo Bongo Ecolodges Costa Rica
Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica Cabin
Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica Cahuita
Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica Cabin Cahuita

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 200.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and a garden.
Does Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes a blender, a coffee maker and cookware.
Does Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a furnished patio.
What's the area around Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica like?
Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica is a short 10-minute walk from Playa Cahuita and 10 minutes' walk from Blanca Beach.

Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This property is a doorway to nature's paradise. Being set in jungle with an open living theme there is nothing to not love about Congo bongo. The cry of howler monkeys at 4am followed by the jungle waking up to the evening cry of the toucan nature is all around. The ambience is complimented by the warmth and friendliness of the people who call this place home.
Michael, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a true eco lodge in the middle of the costa rican jungle. A lot of pride went into creating this space. Masai and Daan take excellent care of you and the facility and surroundings are spectacular. A very unique experience!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach area with private walkway.
Christopher, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A great jungle stay!
An amazing cabin in the middle of the jungle. All the jungle noises are amazing and you really feel like you’re sleeping amongst it. A lot of wild life around and we saw sloths on the property which was a bonus for us. Direct access to a lovely beach and sea. A perfect stay and would recommend to others.
Lois, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An unique place with local flavor on the coast of Carribean sea with a private beach. Animals, birds, beautiful nature Perfect for family and romantic vacation.
LUBOV, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was an Amazing combination of indoor and out door living! The sounds and the views of the jungle are captivating. The Beach is a 8 mins walk. I can’t wait to bring my children❤️The staff were helpful and welcoming!
Robbin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best place I have ever stayed
Coco Bongo was one of my favorite places I have EVER stayed in! This place was AMAZING! I loved it so much and was so greatfull for such a welcoming staff. This place was litterly like sleeping in the jungle! You could hear all the jungle noises from your room and you could also hear the monkeys in the morning! It is located a bit far away from other things but nothing more than a bike ride away. The staff was extraordinary and went above and beyond my expectations. As a solo female traveler, this place was absolutely safe. Marisol, one of the workers, also checked up on me to make sure I was ok wich was something I had never experienced at any other place I have stayed. She was absolutely Amazing and very attentive. I will never forget this place. It was absolutely extraordinary and i recomend it to anybody visiting the Manzanillo area.
Nancy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing if you want to be in close contact with the jungle. Tucans flying over our head and troops of howler monkeys traveling thru the canopy when we were sitting on the patio, plus much more. 5 minutes walk to the beach. The lady keeping the property was super nice. We stayed in the Big Dream House and one of the bedrooms had parts of the side netting missing and some creature got in during the night and rummaged through my clothes - fun for us but coul be scary for some. Hot water was sketchy at most, wifi good for checking emails but forget uploading pics or anything similar. Overall great experience.
Monika, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing
Robert, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice and out the way. Free laundry service is great as the whole area is pretty damp. Be prepared to hear a lot of howler monkeys and toucans!
katrina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

An authentic jungle experience! Beautiful property! Very friendly and obliging staff and it was handy to be given a cell phone to use.
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Congo Bongo was paradise! Loved our house! We saw monkeys, tree frogs, hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and agouti without even leaving the deck. The hammock was a wonderful place to relax and read. Outside shower was awesome. The walk through the forest to the beach was an adventure and the beach was lovely. The howler monkey wake up call was super cool. We also loved the gracious host, all the funky art, and the focus on repurposing and recycling. I would live here!!! Definitely recommend.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The theme of the place and decoration. The cabanas were really confortable.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Jungle Experience
We really enjoyed this place and were glad to have stayed. A couple warnings- it can be noisy when it rains. We had heavy rains the first night, and I got a little overwhelmed by the noise in the bedroom. Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Second, ALL food must be securely stored in the kitchen cabinets. Even with the latched doors, whatever came to visit still managed to reach thru and grab things. Second time, we had things in tupperware but latch was not secure. It was able to open the door and the tupperware. Just put everything in the fridge. For viewing and experiencing the jungle, there isn't any better.
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Congo Bongo the ultimate experience You gotta go!!
If you are looking for a different type of stay Congo Bongo is the place!! The owner /designer went to great detail from an artistic view and the resort is totally awesome. I was a bit nervous about the open environment but it was not an issue. I totally recommend this place and will definitely go back. It was by far the nicest place we stayed at in Costa Rica. Beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk.
Bob, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible jungle hideaway
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Possibly my favourite place I’ve stayed in the last decade. Gorgeous private wooden cabin with hammock, sofa table and kitchen on the covered porch and a beautiful private bedroom and bathroom with hot showers. Also outside jungle shower for fun! The whole property is beautifully kept and decorated with colourful art made by the husband and wife team that own the place. Short walk through beautiful jungle to the beach and village. Super quiet apart from the sounds of nature. They have a troop of monkeys and several sloths living around the cabins as well as a host of tropical birds. Would have loved to have stayed longer. The village is peaceful - we had breakfast at cocolobo both days whilst sat watching the ocean. The National Park is walkable distance and has by far the most heavenly beach coves in the whole area (and is free!). Bike rental on site, free to borrow beach equipment.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Disappointing accommodation
Good points - wi-fi and fast internet connection and the laundry service. I can think of no others. The Congo Bongo website says all beds are covered with mosquito nets - our 'house' had three bedrooms , only one bed had one. The website also says 'All houses can be locked up' - ours couldn't - only the bedrooms . The kitchen and living area are completely open to the forest. This may sound good but in reality it became very unpleasant after sundown because as soon as you put a light on you're inundated with mosquitos. There were a lot of cockroaches at the property, in the bedroom and each time we open the fridge they would come from underneath and into the fried - we then had to get them out!We had no hot water in the showers at first (one evening and a morning we had to have cold showers) - Daan had it fixed after I reported it but one of the showers worked from a gas cylinder which had run out - couldn't it have been checked before we arrived? The state of electrics worried us - one bedside lamp had a broken switch with bare wires - the electric shower had taped twisted wires above the showerhead. We didn't see much wildlife in the grounds - Agoutis and Spider monkeys. We saw more walking to the village - a 20 minute walk away. Cool & calm Cafe probably the best of a bad bunch of places to eat - the owners brother Omah is a great wildlife guide.. Mostly we walked to El Refugio and got a taxi back - reasonable food but quite expensive.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
Congo Bongo was amazing! Highly recommend this facility!
mike, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved Congo Bongo!
Great service, beautiful location, gorgeous property and houses. Free laundry service. Well appointed kitchen and setup for home cooking and grilling. Free beach gear like surfboards, toys, and more. Great onsite recycling and compost program. Excellent mosquito nets over each bed. So much wildlife to enjoy from bed, porch, or hammock. Easy walk to beach. Close to manzanillo town for food, hikes and snorkeling. Bikes available to rent from property for $10/day. Many bikeable locations for food, beaches, and more. Pricey for our budget but well worth it! Wish we could have stayed longer than two nights!
Greg, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect 10!
I can't say enough good things about this accommodation. They lodges are absolutely stunning - located in the middle of a beautiful jungle. Falling asleep listening to the howler monkeys is unlike anything else we've ever experienced. Its a short 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach, that we usually had entirely to ourselves! The staff - everybody, including the owner and his wife, were so kind and made us feel really at home and supported for our entire stay. They even provide free daily laundry service. The kitchens were well stocked which made it easy to cook meals. They had beach toys and chairs, and also some nice bikes (even some kids bikes). We stayed in 4 different accommodations during out 2 weeks in Costa Rica, one of which was a 5 star resort, and this was hands down our favorite place!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Magical rainforest cabin
The place is out of this world. Magical and Beautiful property in a private setting. A bottle of wine waiting for you monkeys and toucans everywhere all around you all day and beach access and location could not be better. Went with my children and am sure they will never forget and I can't wait to return. Had everything but Wish there was a toaster though. Kids wanted toast and I tried to make in a pan and got distracted by so many monkeys everywhere, burnt the toast and stunk up the place. Sorry Dann. By the way the owner Dann was wonderful and very helpful with everything. Can't wait to return.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Place!!
Fantastic location! Beautiful garden-like surroundings. We followed a troop of Howler monkeys move through the trees as we walked back from the deserted beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the Hotel is a great place to stay in Manzanillo, beautiful rooms
Verified Expedia guest review