This review is a little overdue as we stayed in Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge two years ago. The lovely memories stay with us still!
The people were kind and attentive without being overbearing and we really enjoyed our trek with Freemon (I may misspelling) and the evening talks we had with Jonathan. He is a real nature lover and a great bartender too. He even took us on a night stroll to check whether the “resident” alligator has made an appearance.
The highlight of our 3-night stay was when Thomas took us to maybe see the dolphins. We were so lucky that we saw a whale with her kid! For about an hour we were watching these beautiful creatures playing in the water. Truly unforgettable!
We are not a particularly active couple so an almost equally sweet memory is how we spent one evening in the hammock just reading and gazing at the macaws and toucans up above.
The food was ok with some great moments. All in all we were satisfied by our stay there. It stretched our budget but was worth it and we would recommend to those that seek the combination of comfort and ‘eco’.

This was our last stop in Costa Rica and we couldn't ask for more. We had all the privacy we wanted within a lodge filled with adventure. The staff was friendly and informative. The food was so delishious. The sport fishing was great, as well as hiking throught the jungle. We are so happy we came here and we highly recommend this lodge.

This place is simply amazing. As you arrive you are greeted by the manager, and the other guests all say hello to you as you pass them on loungers or in the garden/on the beach. Once you get familiarised you find out why. The Lodge basically operates as an extended family, with meals being mostly communal around a 25 seater dining table (roughly maximum number of guests there is accomodation for I think). Staff sit with you if there's room, and you chat happily about the days events and plan the next day's outings. Evening meals are scheduled for a 7.15pm sit down, with drinks/cocktails served from 6pm onwards. Manuel (think that's the correct spelling) the barman makes some excellent cocktails using herbs from the Lodges own garden.

Food is good throughout, and you can request a change to the menu if you have a fussy 6 year old like we do, or if something is not to your taste. Staff are in helpful abundance, and all are extremely knowledgeable and the tours are great fun. We had a package...be aware that extras beyond this can be pricey. I think these could/should be reviewed as there could be more interest if they were more keenly priced. On the package trips though, you can pretty much mix and match some fishing/kayaking/snorkelling or simply a boat trip as you like...the guides and boat drivers are extremely flexible. Other free facilities include fishing off the pier...with help if you need, and unlimited use of kayaks and snorkelling gear

Bedrooms (cabins) are large, although we did have a 2 bedroom one. These are actually inside the rain-forest, and are fairly open in construction. You won't get wind or rain inside, but your clothes will be damp pretty much throughout due to the humidity. Wearing them in the sun or drying them on the beach works well. Trails behind the property are extensive, and nature is right in your face here. Nights can be noisy with sounds of the forest (frogs etc) booming loud.

A magical place to visit, extremely friendly and well run. The owner and his family came to stay while we were there, and they are just another part of the extended family also. Eating and drinking with everyone, and their boys enjoyed jumping off the pier with our son (and myself) joining in. Simply delightful.

Note that this is a lodge with several major differences from what we got used to on our travels:

1) You are IN the rainforest...it's natural...damp and noisy
2) This is Ecotourism...A/C is not an option
3) Your clothes will get damp !

The natural feel to this place is amazing. Everyone is friendly, wildlife abounds and trots through the gardens in abundance (coati, raccoon, green iguana, we even saw squirrel monkeys and white-faced capuchins)

Highly recommend if you want to be part of the rainforest and not just visit it, and you enjoy a friendly communal approach to your holiday

Nice room looking into their tropical garden. Good size, with a bacony on 2 sides.

Lunch and dinner are at fixed times in the main building. Food is simple but nice. Breakfast is allegedly from 6:30 to 8:30, but the cooked bit isn't ready until 7:15. Which if you've agreed to start an activity at 7:30 and have someone waiting for you, as we had, is a little embarrassing.

Nice bar, reasonably priced, splendid cocktails.

Good trails, where we saw spider monkeys and assorted other fauna.

Snorkelling is good - saw stingray, moray eel, parrot fish, and number of assorted brightly striped critters.

The crocodile arrives at the jetty every tea time, there are turtles in the creek, macaws all around, and the coatis don't seem too worried by people.

And the ferry over is lovely as well.

Although they do charge $60 for a couple of hours kayaking and snorkelling with a guide, which you can just as well do for free without the guide.

Their creative approach to pricing activities is probably the only real demerit. Although they do need to tell people to use the plastic boxes in the wardrobe for clothes storage. We weren't told, and everything that was unpacked just became damp.

The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable, and the green sentiments seem genuine, unlike the greenwashing practiced by other establishments.