Encantada Ocean Cottages

We booked all of Encantada for a retreat and it was a fabulous experience, even better than we had imagined. Everything is private and beautiful, the staff is kind and accommodating, and the food is INSANE. Encantada is unlike any other place on Earth!

We just returned from a five-night stay at Encantada. We had two rooms, one for my wife and myself and one for my wife’s daughter and family. This was our first visit, and it exceeded our expectations. We live in Costa Rica and enjoy a few nights away home three or four times a year. We have a favorite place to stay on the Caribbean side and after visiting half a dozen places on the Pacific side we will now enjoy Encantada as our favorite on the Pacific coast. Parking is somewhat limited but if you get within the compound, it is secure, safe, and guarded. The rooms and linens were very clean, and the beds comfortable. The air conditioning in both units worked well. The grounds and the pool area are well kept and clean all the time. Private beach access is super and despite it being Holy Week in Costa Rica, the beach was private. The food was good but could do with a bit more diversity. All the staff we met were pleasant and helpful, a big drawing point! My wife and I have already booked a return visit at the end of July and the beginning of August. Enjoyed this past visit and looking forward to the next. Thank you very much!

We were staying nearby but the food and atmosphere here was much better than our hotel. Very good service from a young Costa Rican/Canadian young waitress. Food was of good quality. Portions are large and we always shared a starter and main course. Fish tacos are excellent. On Thursday evening they have a happy hour with a live band. Would definitely go back again.

The friendly and welcoming staff bring this beautiful boutique hotel to life. The rooms are nicely furnished and very clean. The heated swimming pool is excellent, and the hotel grounds are lush and well maintained. There’s the option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the food is well prepared and delicious. The hotel is right up against one of the best beaches in Costa Rica. Highly recommend, and we’ll be back!

Beautiful location and relaxing experience, with some exceptions (Dogs barking next door) Liked · Overall, we enjoyed the experience of being in an uncrowded and beautiful beach area. The staff is amazing, especially Diana and all the wait staff. We stayed in Cabina #4 and we loved our space. We enjoyed the well cooked meals and the morning coffee at the beautiful open air restaurant. We felt it was a good value compared to the adjacent hotel restaurant (La Alma) We enjoyed the warm, sparkling swimming pool and the immaculate maintenance of the gardens and the grounds. Our room was perfect for two people...bedding was comfortable and luxurious. The room would have been too small for more than one couple and possibly a child in the loft above. The loft was accessed by steep spiral staircase and we never went there. A/C worked well and kept us comfortable day and night. Yoga classes for $15 were offered daily, and the leader was wonderful and accommodating of all levels. Very spiritual and relaxing. Disliked · This cabin is adjacent to the restaurant and office. It was noisy with conversations from staff sometimes, especially early mornings and late at closing time. The adjacent property to the north had 2 dogs which would howl and bark. Several guests commented to us that they were in rooms adjacent to the property and they were very disturbed. We could hear the dogs every day, but were further away. Those dogs really are a negative issue with this hotel. Be sure you get a room as far from the residence as possible. Owners would take the dogs for walks on the beach, and the dogs would bark until they got to go for their walks, and often during the day, not at night.

Every other Christmas, we choose a destination for a multi-generational family get together . In 2023, we had grown to 9 adults and 9 children ranging in age from 6 to 18 yrs. We were originally seeking an 8 bedroom house with a chef but discovered Encantada Ocean Cottages on VRBO and it was an appealing alternative. The trip exceeded our expectations. The setting is rustic and charming. The staff are cheerful and very accommodating. There were always several options for our meals and the food was delicious. Having a beautifully landscaped pool as well as a private, uncrowded beach was ideal. We especially enjoyed the range of activities and took advantage of Tiffany’s help in organizing our itinerary. The surf instructor was great and managed to get everyone up by the end of our first lesson. Our favourite activity was the hike to the waterfall which included jumping from the ledge and sliding down the rock face into the pool. Although we were worried that there wouldn’t be a place to congregate as a full group and there wouldn’t be enough to entertain us in the evenings, this wasn’t the case. Tiffany organized a movie night with popcorn and a bonfire to make s’mores. We were very appreciative of her extra efforts on our behalf and we came away with great memories!