Name: Kayak Lodge
Address: 80 N.W. Calle Estero de Damas, Quepos, CR

4/10

Poor

12 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Shower water temp beyond control. Bathroom is old and could be cleaner. A/C water dripping to the room floor all night. Room too dark, more light needed. It’s not a low price lodge, would be great if the owner can invest on some improvements. Kitchen lady is nice and friendly.

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2022

Karmen

The owners and family were amazing and friendly to help! Rooms average but clean. Unfortunately we were expecting a normal restaurant per the website and that is not available unless a group is pre booked.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2022

Nashat Hamed

Difficult for people without car

Lovely staff and we have to ask for hot water when we need it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2021

Melania

Staff was really helpful and provided me all I needed, eventhough it was a last minute reservation. THANKS

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Situated in a local neighbourhood off the hwy. 30 minutes to San Antonio National Park. One large and comfortable room. Air con is off when you first arrive so the room is stuffy but once the AC is running for about 30 min room is comfortable. A large, glass window and door are secure but one must close drapes for privacy.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2018

Robert

Great place to stay

Great little place to stay about 10 to 15 out of Quepos. Very good breakfast, the owner and staff was very nice. Would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2018

Debra

Hostess was lovely. As well as the Room. 👍👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2018

James

Great hidden gem

This place was a great choice. We had a great room, very friendly owner walked us around the whole property talking about the plants and facilities. The food was amazing as it was typical local fare. The owner even picked a ripe soursop from her onsite tree for us for breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2018

Monica

Great place

Great place, comfortable, clean and the staff is incredible. The owner Marlen what a women so kind and nice. We felt like at home. The manglar tour is superb a must see and live experience. Beach is not that close (not that far either) but still this place is worth the distance. We will come back we loved our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome location for Kayaking

Very Nice Family Run Hotel. Could not have asked for a nicer group of people running the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2018

sml

Awesome people and place, adventure abounds!

Arrived at 7:30 pm, greeted with great smiles and warm sincere staff! Very accommodating, very sweet, room clean, air conditioned, safe!

Best, went out for a 8:30 pm kayak! Amazing adventure,guide was happy to stay and accommodate!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2018

jose

“Aunt” Marlene

Kayak Lodge is a beautiful place, but what makes it truly special is the family that owns the place. They’re all warm, polite and extra nice, always willing to make sure you enjoy your stay. Marlene, the lady owner, makes the best Costa Rican breakfast and she goes the extra mile at making sure you are spoiled when serving it! You almost feel like going to visit an aunt you rarely get to see because of the distance, the kind that will have you go back home well-fed and with a wide smile across your face.
Plus: you can cook your own meals at the kitchen, if you like.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

Lisa

Kayak Lodge- Jr Suite

Stayed here with my husband and children (10 and 8). Booked because of the reviews that said there were monkeys in the area. Because we stayed during the green (rainy) season we were the only ones in the entire lodge. The suite was clean and spacious, beds were comfortable, Marlene and staff were so sweet. We woke up to monkeys right outside our bedroom every morning-- the kids loved it! The area was safe. Marlene gave us advice on where to buy groceries and places to eat. Our stay was excellent! We'd definitely stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely lodge

Wonderful service, enjoyed kayah trip right from hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2017

Amy

She goes the extra mile

A well maintained and lovingly attended to property with a genuinely happy and giving señora smiling and helping you with any questions or concerns. This hotel is a good choice if the moderate hotels at Manuel Antonio are full and you have transportation.

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

Rough start but happy ending

The hotel was all locked up when we got there. There was personal problems happening for the owners and our reservation was overlooked. We finally got things worked out and our group stayed the night and had the whole place to ourselves. The owner came in the morning and made us an amazing breakfast and offered us a free kayak tour to make up for the trouble. They did their best to make up for the initial troubles and the owner was very nice. Based on that I wouldn't hesitate to stay again

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2016

christina

my stay at kayak

Kayak lodge was amazing. I loved this place. The owner and his staff were friendly and attentive.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Clean, comfortable hotel with kayaking

We enjoyed our stay here. The room was clean and comfortable, AC worked perfectly. There is a clean, deep pool that we found refreshing. We played fussball and generally found plenty of entertainment. The owner of the hotel was very helpful and kind. The mangrove tour was fun, informative, and we saw a mangrove eagle, tiger heron, kingfishers, and other beautiful birds. We had a couple of good dinners. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. My daughter loved it.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

myb

Espacio para parqueo pobre

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2025

Julien

Nous avons été accueillis comme des rois ! Notre séjour d'une nuit s'est passé pour le mieux, nous recommandons !

Partner