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Carate, Carate, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 5 Specialty lodging in Carate
5.0 of 5 stars 198 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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15 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Third Trip Was a Charm”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

My wife and I just returned from our third trip to the Lookout Inn, Carate, Costa Rica. As always the food was superb, the wildlife was everywhere and Terry and Katya, who run the place, couldn't have been more accommodating. It's probably the best place we know where you can completely unwind as you walk the beach, hike the jungle or just take long naps. This time we stayed in the Blue Butterfly room, which we highly recommend. We also kayaked the nearby freshwater lagoon where we saw dozens of different species of birds, caimans, monkeys, and even an otter. We're already talking about when we'll return later this year. And finally, I think it says a lot about a place when at least half the other guests visiting at the same time we were, were repeat visitors. We thought we were veterans having visited three times, but many others were going on 7 to 10 years. That's high praise for any hotel anywhere in the world.

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lookoutinn, Manager at Lookout Inn Lodge, responded to this review
March 6, 2013
hello doug - its a wonderful thing to have our guests return to the lookout inn -- we must be doing something correct at least most of the time eh??? -- kayaking is still a big hit here and the bird life in the lagoon is un believable -- its still sunny & hot and all of u in the snow belt or cold belt come on down .. see what your missing ...doug thanks a million and see ya soon....ter
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Washington
1 review
“mi casa es su casa”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

Lori and I ('Woody') had a GREAT TIME ! From 4:00pm arm-chair bird watching to six hour pre-dawn hikes, Kayaks in the Lagoon at sunrise with Katya (and Lori), Carate River walks, Outstanding Food EVERY TIME !! We'll be back for Spectacular Sunsets and "Terry-Talk" and last call with Scott . . . who delivers ! Wonderful accommodations and Breakfast with 'Erma'. Great value, better fun.

Woody and Lori from New Hampshire

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lookoutinn, Owner at Lookout Inn Lodge, responded to this review
March 4, 2013
hello woody and Lori -- back home in the snow i presume -- we had a great time with you 2 bird lovers and katya is still talking about the tours - send a photo of the red headed wood pecker to us ok ?? actually send all your great pixs to us and we shall get them out for the world to see -- another sunny hot tropical day here at our eco*lodge -- just had the white face monkeys race in and took all the banana.s -- now the birds are a bit upset -- come on back to your costa rica home soon ok-- thanks so much terry * katya and the team
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Tel Aviv, Israel
1 review
“Great hosts, amazing place, wild view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

I just got back from Terri and Katia's place - "The lookout inn" - and it was wonderful.
This place is so beautiful, unbelievable view of the ocean and incredible animals together with kind and generous hospitality and delicious delicious food, what else can you ask for? Oh, and everything is super super clean.
So, if you are thinking about doing to Costa Rica, don't think twice and go to Corcovado. And if you are going to Corcovado, I recommend on staying there for at least 4 days-week. In any case- for how long you choose to stay - the Lookout Inn is the place to stay. By the way, the owners helped me organize hiking and other activities and transportation in the area, so no need to worry about it from advance.
Enjoy :)

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lookoutinn, Manager at Lookout Inn Lodge, responded to this review
March 2, 2013
hello dana - back home in tel aviv -- and congrats on the new baby arriving soon, all is good here at the lookout inn actually got 5'' of rain last nite .. cleaned and washed up the dusty trees and the roads and all the critters are happy and bathed toooooo
-- thank u so much for visiting us and sharing your vacation time here at the lookout inn ter
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Oakland, California
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“Such a Great Spot on Earth”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

My wife and I just returned from a week at the Lookout and loved it. If you like adventure, nature, wilderness, warm weather-water and beaches this is the best. The Inn takes care of you like you are famliy which is what you are when you are there. The food is great which considering it serves your three meals a day is amazing. Fresh and wonderful we never even thought of going out to eat. Around every turn, down each road and path, everywhere is magnificant exotic wildlife and nature to make everyone feel like a child again. This is perhaps the sweetest spot we have seen in our many exotic vacations.

Larry P

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lookoutinn, Owner at Lookout Inn Lodge, responded to this review
February 28, 2013
hello larry --thanks again for visiting us at the lookout inn again-- we must be doing something correct we had about 30 % return guests for feb 2013-- and the last one left today jeff and his bride to be Bea -- all is well here the food is still the best ( family style buffet meals) and the wild life always close by - hope to get to calif soon and see you guys thanks again from the GREATEST SPOT ON EARTH love to you all terry * katya and the lookout inn team
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Bigfork, Montana, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Awesome annual stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

I have been fortunate enough to travel to the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica for 7 years! The Lookout Inn has become a home away from home! Fabulous wildlife viewing, the beautiful Ocean view with sunrises and sunsets, fresh fruit, fresh fish, beach walks, comfortable hammocks and the pool add up to ONE big RELAXING trip! Your hardest decision becomes whether to swim in the Ocean, read by the pool , walk on the beach, kayak on the Lagoon or sitting on the one of the awesome decks watching Macaws fly by! This year returning to the Lookout was even MORE special as several return visitor (now friends) were there! For a TRUE wildlife get-away with fabulous extra's, check out visiting the Lookout Inn!

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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February 26, 2013
Hello Pam. All is great here at Lookout Inn. It was about 90F yesterday and thank God for the cool Pacific Ocean breezes and ice cold drinks. Yes, it is a hard decision picking what to enjoy first at Lookout...and the Scarlet Macaws are always flying around - hard to miss them! Most people have a hard time fitting in all the activities like exploring Corcovado National Park, horseback riding on the beach, hiking to the waterfalls, or gold mining at Park gold miners camp. Now that you are home in Montana, probably deep in snow (and no hammocks), I hope you don't freeze! We enjoyed having you and hope to see you next year. say hi to hubby all all of your 6-7 weener dog//puppys -- and your 3 llamas byeeeeeeeee
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Also Known As:
Lookout Hotel Carate
Lookout Hotel
Lookout Inn Lodge Costa Rica/Carate
Address: Carate, Carate, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula > Carate
Amenities:
Beach Swimming Pool
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Ranked #1 of 5 Specialty lodging in Carate
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Lookout Inn Lodge is a Costa Rica eco lodge in the Osa Peninsula rainforest. It is located completely off the beaten path in the town of Carate and is next to the world-renowned Corcovado National Park. Ideally situated to offer comfortable and affordable eco-friendly accommodations to the traveler visiting this remote part of Costa Rica, the Lookout Inn Lodge is sure to impress. Nestled in the hillside right above the road and the black sand beach, the lodge provides spectacular views of the surrounding jungle rainforest, the majestic Pacific Ocean and an endless unspoiled Osa Peninsula coastline. ... more   less 
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