Hotel Casa Merlin
Playa Chiquita, contiguo al ex-hotel Punta Cocles, Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, Limon
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Why people book this hotel
“Everything was very clean and the location in the jungle just marvelous”
“Location was ok”
“The breakfasts were absolutely the best”
“Breakfast in the garden was excellent”
“Tasty breakfasts, helpful staff”
“The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly”
“The pool is also super beautiful”
“Nice swimming pool”
“There's also a hammock outside the room for those who want to chill out”
“The bed was very comfortable and there was enough space to store luggage, even i…”
“An exceptionally clean place, great care taken of the facility”
“The property could be a little cleaner (leaves everywhere) but it is very natura…”
Overview
Set amidst the forest and 250 meters far from Playa Chiquita beach, Merlin offers free WiFi access. Equipped with hand-carved bed frames, each room opens out to a furnished terrace overlooking the verdant tropical garden packed with exotic flowers, bromeliads, heliconias, palms, gingers, tropical fruit trees, butterflies, birds, sloth, toucans. Air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV and a safety deposit box are featured in every unit. A shower stall and a hairdryer stock the en suite bathroom. Hammocks hanging in the shade of the wrap around porch of each room invite you to relax. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The Puerto Viejo downtown is within 5 km from the premises. The Jaguar sanctuary is located 500 meters away and Punta Uva beach is 2 km away. The Juan Santamaría International Airport is within 229 km.
Traveller reviews
Mariadele
family_with_children
April 30, 2026
“Tropical forest paradise”
Jan
couple
April 7, 2026
The owner was super nice.
Nicole
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
“Beautiful Bungalows in the jungle”
The Family Bungalow was absolutely lovely. The outdoor kitchen and patio were a pleasant surprise. Everything was very clean and the location in the jungle just marvelous. It still felt very private. The pool is also super beautiful. Would definitely come back
Josielle
extended_group
February 24, 2026
“Good”
Location was ok
Andrei
couple
February 22, 2026
Location of the hotel is in jungle, away from main street so you hear the sounds af nature (birds, monkeys walking on pur roof etc). They changed our room by request for a personal health issue and gave an entire house at the same price, for only 2 guests.
Dominik
couple
January 19, 2026
An exceptionally clean place, great care taken of the facility. Tasty breakfasts, helpful staff. I recommend it to everyone. Nice swimming pool.
Jakob
family_with_children
January 11, 2026
Very close to Nature. Birds and monkeys in the trees. Free coffee and drinkable water in the appartment. Great restaurants very close to Casa Merlín.
Enoch
couple
January 8, 2026
“We would stay there again!”
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were absolutely the best! Our included breakfast would have cost $20 or more at a restaurant! Our last day there only one of the kitchen staff showed up but she handled it like a champion and our food was brought to us quickly and it was good and hot!
Josielle
extended_group
January 3, 2026
“Good”
Great location
Mario
couple
December 16, 2025
The hotel was breathtaking. The cookies were outstanding, as was the free coffee available every day. Breakfast in the garden was excellent. In two and a half weeks in Costa Rica, we met many people who saw far fewer animals than we did just from the pool at this hotel. Absolutely stunning — highly recommended.
Robert
couple
December 12, 2025
“Good stay”
Very helpful staff. Good freshly made breakfast. Close to the beach. Good wildlife watching from the garden where we saw a Sloth. Plenty of parking.
Grant
extended_group
November 9, 2025
“Very disappointing for the price!”
The receptionist person was very helpful
Peng
family_with_children
September 16, 2025
“Relaxing Stay In The Midst of Nature!”
I like that it's off the main road, so it's very peaceful and we only hear the sound of nature ie. Howler Monkeys and birds, etc. It's just a short Uber ride to the town, and very near Jaguar Rescue Centre. Breakfast is freshly prepared daily as per order. There's also a hammock outside the room for those who want to chill out. Staff members are very polite, helpful and cheerful. Highly recommend!
Peng
couple
September 13, 2025
“Relaxing Stay In The Midst of Nature!”
I like that it's off the main road, so it's very peaceful and we only hear the sound of nature ie. Howler Monkeys and birds, etc. It's just a short Uber ride to the town, and very near Jaguar Rescue Centre. Breakfast is freshly prepared daily as per order. There's also a hammock outside the room for those who want to chill out. Staff members are very polite, helpful and cheerful. Highly recommended!
Vivian
family_with_children
August 6, 2025
“Cosy and quite hideway in the forest”
Quite stay in the middle of the jungle. Right between playa Cocles and Punta Uva. It has a nice swimming pool to relax after the beach. They offer delicious breakfast as opcional and yoga classes. It is an amazing place to do yoga in the middle of the forest. I really liked it and recommend everyone to try it!
John
solo_traveller
May 20, 2025
Just superb
Esteban
family_with_children
May 20, 2025
Great place, easy to arrive, walking distance to the beach, super friendly staff and Amazing breakfasts.
Mark
couple
March 10, 2025
“Lovely small hotel walking distance to the best beach on the coast.”
Nice pool in beautiful gardens. Close to restaurants and beaches.
David
couple
February 27, 2025
“Memorable”
Perfect location
Peggy
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
“A few steps away from the beach”
The bed was very comfortable and there was enough space to store luggage, even if the doors for the closet were missing. They offer refill water and free coffee. You can also use an open kitchen. The property could be a little cleaner (leaves everywhere) but it is very natural. Loved the hammock outside the room. The beach is about 10min away from the hotel and you can see so many animals around.
Facilities
Activities
Cycling, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping
Apartment
This apartment has a tile/marble floor, private entrance and kitchen. -add: air conditioning -add: Flat-screen TV -add: private bathroom
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace
This two story house features cable TV and a private entrance. A fully-equipped kitchen and a private bathroom is provided. Fans are included as well, but NO air conditioning.
Queen Room with Garden View
Fitted with a hand-carved wooden bed, this room enjoys garden views from its furnished terrace. It comes with air conditioning, a fridge, and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite includes a hairdryer and a shower stall.
Twin Room with Terrace
Fitted with hand-carved wooden beds, this room enjoys a furnished terrace. It comes with air conditioning, a fridge, and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite includes a hairdryer and a shower stall.
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