La Gamba
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“Staff rearranged a night walk with other guests to accomodate us, really enjoyed…”
“The location is wonderful”
“The staff were lovely and Fernando the guide was exceptional”
“The entire staff is very helpful and gives great tips on what to do and how to r…”
“Comfortable room set in the rainforest, great shower, outside area and a good fa…”
“Most of the rooms are like semi-detached houses, and because there are no panes …”
“The cabins were nicely laid out in the grounds to take in the surroundings and a…”
“It's worth visiting the lodge for that alone, taking a few walks, and perhaps ev…”
“Lovely swimming pool, well maintained birding trails”
“Pool was lovely”
“Accommodation was basic but very clean”
Featuring a natural swimming pool and an extensive tropical garden, this eco-lodge is set in the rainforest just 2 km from La Gamba Village, on the edge of Piedras Blancas National Park. Furnished in wood, rooms offer a fan, desk, seating area, a wardrobe and a private bathroom. The jungle villa also features a kitchen with a dining area, kitchenware, a stove and a fridge. Guests at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge can enjoy all meals included in the rate. There is also an on-site bar available. This lodge is part of the prize-winning Rainforest of the Austrians project, and can arrange activities such as hiking in Piedras Blancas National Park, horseback riding to Chorro Waterfall and boat tours in the Gulf of Dulce. The property is 25 minutes’ drive from Golfito Village and 8 km from the Golfito Local Airport. San José is a 45-minute flight or around a 6-hour drive away.
Martin
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
Everything was excellent. Appreciated access to chilled water to refill drinking bottles at any time, also hot water for tea and hot coffee and biscuits for early risers like us at the dining hall. Honesty system at the well stocked bar. Lovely swimming pool, well maintained birding trails. Staff rearranged a night walk with other guests to accomodate us, really enjoyed it, Kevin was a great guide making sure everyone had a good view of the wildlife. Comfortable room set in the rainforest, great shower, outside area and a good fan to keep cool inside. Amazing wildlife, especially the birds in the well maintained gardens. Baird's Trogon nesting next to reception and a wide range of species, needed more time to take them all in. A quiet and peaceful place with respectful guests. Enjoyed all meals, catered well for us as we are vegetarians.
Alison
couple
March 6, 2026
“Perfect.”
The location is wonderful. The cabins were nicely laid out in the grounds to take in the surroundings and afford a reasonable amount of privacy. Bird life is amazing everywhere. The staff were lovely and Fernando the guide was exceptional. The other guests were mainly on organised group tours but that didn’t spoil the atmosphere. It was the most expensive stay of our entire trip but the unique location made it worth it.
Lutz-Peter
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
“Die Natur vor der Haustür”
The lodge has a fantastic location in the heart of the rainforest, teeming with birds, reptiles, and insects. It's the perfect choice for nature lovers. Most of the rooms are like semi-detached houses, and because there are no panes of glass, only gauze, you can easily hear your neighbors talking loudly. On the other hand, you also have the wonderful sounds of the rainforest. The entire staff is very helpful and gives great tips on what to do and how to recharge. I even met the Schnitzler family, who were visiting and built the whole place. A remarkable achievement and a true life's work. It's worth visiting the lodge for that alone, taking a few walks, and perhaps even visiting the LaGamba Tropical Research Station at the same time.
Stuart
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
“Though the property is a bit dated, the experience could actually be very good with some simple improvements in food qua”
Decent sized grounds, night walks, pleasant helpful team. Birds reptiles and occasional mammals around if you know where to look
Deborah
couple
March 5, 2025
“Fantastic place to visit”
Everything was perfect
Griet
couple
February 23, 2025
“Pleasant stay, very comfortable”
Beautiful surroundings
Lynette
couple
January 11, 2025
“This was an amazing place, I loved it despite minor details above.”
The setting was wonderful. The staff were very kind & helpful. It is a fantastic place. Accommodation was basic but very clean. Understandable considering the location. Fantastic bird sightings. Really loved our walks with Kevin, he was so knowledgeable & helped me get some fantastic photographs. I would recommend staying here definitely if you love nature.
Buch-Schweiz
couple
November 26, 2024
We had nice walking- and night-tour with Kevin who let us know a lot about animals but also about the country.
Fiona
solo_traveller
May 29, 2024
“Enjoyed a relaxing 2 nights here and saw so much wildlife.”
Beautiful location and setting. Rooms were spacious and hot showers! The garden area was teeming with life. Caman, Agouti, Coati, Cayman (!), so many beautiful birds and huge variety of frogs. Pool was lovely. Kevin the guide was fantastic, really enjoyed the night hike. Chef was excellent, food was delicious. All the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Tony
couple
April 18, 2024
“Immersion in the rainforest”
Above all, the location in the rainforest is fabulous. Surrounded by birds and other wildlife. The accommodation is perfectly ok given that wasn't the main reason to stay. The food was great!
Qma
solo_traveller
February 22, 2024
“Good birding lodge”
The staff were exceptional. All the bird guides were helpful, especially Meecedes.
Lorna
family_with_children
November 20, 2023
Excellent breakfast & dinner Wonderful location Brilliant staff
Maria
couple
May 1, 2023
“Fabulous sustainable lodge with lots and lots of wildlife”
This is such a fantastic lodge - although it was bigger than most others we stayed in and mostly aimed at tour groups it seemed, it had a very nice quiet and intimate feel to it as the rooms are well spread out and the service very personal. We came for the wildlife and it was absolutely astonishing how much we saw within the lodge grounds (usually without even trying). A highlight for us was the huge variety of frogs (we visited in April) we were shown on the highly recommended night walk, but agoutis, squirrels, hummingbirds, all sorts of lizards, bats, coatis and even a tyra were easy to see (plus caymans at the cayman pond) - some around the feeders but generally throughout the lodge and surrounding areas. Our room was spacious with a well-lit bathroom and nice warm shower. Umbrellas and wellies were provided which was a nice touch if you weren't quite prepared for how wet it can be (even in April!). When we visited the pool was hardly used by other guests which was a bonus for us. They offer a reasobably priced washing service which we appreciated.
Judith
couple
March 5, 2023
“Most enjoyable stay.”
All meals were excellent, served in the wonderful restaurant that has a vaulted ceiling yet is open at ground level. Staff were extremely helpful in arranging transport for us both to and from the hotel. Cannot fault the staff who were friendly and very efficient. Thoroughly recommend.
Anthony
couple
February 19, 2023
“Immersion in the rainforest”
Above all, the location in the rainforest is fabulous. Surrounded by birds and other wildlife. The accommodation is perfectly ok given that wasn't the main reason to stay. The food was great!
Roy
couple
April 9, 2022
“very enjoyable indeed”
great location and bird quite.
Anthony
couple
March 30, 2022
Everything
Marie
couple
January 27, 2022
“A must for birdlovers!”
Beautiful gardens and a perfect location near the Piedras Blancas national park. Lots of private trails. Nice cabin with a gorgeous view over the compound. Agoutis and currassows walking around in the area! Helpful staff.
Hiking, Walking tours
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Furnished in wood, this double room offers a fan, desk, seating area, a wardrobe and a private bathroom. All meals are included in the price.
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