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Shawandha Lodge


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Hotel class 3 of 5
Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars
honeymoonat18years 4 contributions
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Mar 31, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I stayed at the Shawandha March 24-28 2009, This was our second visit to Costa Rica, but our first visit to the Caribbean coast. Earlier in the week we stayed at a different hotel closer to Puerto Viejo, it was nice but I couldn't seem to settle or enjoy myself, but when we arrived at the Shawandha... more

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4 of 5 stars
anvivirca 6 contributions
Feb 19, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Was there with my boyfriend and a friend of him for two nights, and I really liked this hotel, the bungalow looked nice and pretty clean, and also the bathroon was beautiful decorated. The breakfast was amaizing, I loved the way they cut the mango. This is a kind of those hotels where you go just to relax and be... more

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4 of 5 stars
JaneandOtis 6 contributions
Derbyshire
Apr 1, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

We finished off our holiday at Shawanda and stayed for 4 nights and were really, really disappointed. Mind you, we had been staying previously down the road at the Tree House and were completely blown away with this place. Shawanda is a beautiful property in stunning surroundings - the bungalows are impressive Balinese structures, very clean and with wonderful bathrooms,... more

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5 of 5 stars
ColoradoDame 21 contributions
Niwot, Colorado
Mar 28, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I just returned from an extended trip to Costa Rica that included the Central Highlands and Lowlands, as well as, 6 nights at the Shawandha Lodge on the southern Caribbean coast. This was the nicest of the 5 lodges we stayed in. From the moment we stepped out of our rental car, we felt like we had... more

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1 of 5 stars
Salsera6 6 contributions
SD, CA
Dec 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

When we booked this hotel we expected "rustic". But it was just plain dirty and run down. The open air dining and reception area looks impressive, but the bungalows are terrible. The first room we were led to had an unmade bed - the clerk told us she let her " best friend" stay there, and she forgot to make... more

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5 of 5 stars
Reality1300 4 contributions
Boerne, Texas
Nov 3, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

Just thinking about our stay there in September '07 brings tears to my eyes!! It is not that close to Puerto Viejo but is close to some very nice restaurants and a couple of little general stores. No pool, no TV, but the most incredible jungle setting. The bungalows are far apart and separated by lots of trees and foliage... more

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5 of 5 stars
mitra49 10 contributions
NJ
Sep 20, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I stayed at shawandha while vacationing in Puerto Viejo. We chose to stay there based on previous reviews here on tripadvisor as well as various travel guides. After a long taxi ride to get there we felt like we had stepped into paradise. The grounds can only be described as beautiful, the location is a 2 minute... more

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5 of 5 stars
melissap27 41 contributions
Los Angeles
Mar 26, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

My husband and I loved our stay at Shawandha Lodge! The bungalows were perfectly placed within a jungle-like forest. The heliconia, ginger flowers, banana plants, and even pineapple plants, were abundant. Our bungalow, or cabina, was great, the windows were all mesh so the breeze would gently flow into the room. The ceiling was peaked, the bed was great, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
wise12 1 contribution
Toronto
Feb 8, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Meant to do a write-up months ago, but never got around to it. Anyway, we knew how much we scoured for a good description of these places so we wanted to help others out with their search. We LOVED shawandha. We had struggled in picking between Azania and Shawanha and were SO happy with our choice. The web photos don't... more

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5 of 5 stars
ncaphill 4 contributions
DC
Dec 27, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Shawandha Lodge for 4 nights and very much enjoyed it. The setting in the jungle is beautiful. The rooms are spot-less and the bathroom very spacious and very nicely tiled. The bed is comfortable and the room keeps cool at with the high ceilings, fan, and screened windows. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful... more

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