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    El Encanto Inn

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    #2 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Cahuita
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    Metros Oeste Delegacion de Policia 300, Cahuita, Costa Rica
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    5.0
    412 reviews
    #2 of 23 B&Bs / Inns in Cahuita
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    Free Wifi
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    Breakfast included
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    Private Balcony
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    2 Star Hotel
    El Encanto is a small first class bed and breakfast inn located within 5 minutes walking distance from the village of Cahuita on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is close to the Cahuita National Park where sloths, monkeys, birds and other types of wildlife can be seen. The closest...
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    Metros Oeste Delegacion de Policia 300, Cahuita, Costa Rica
    33.6 miles to Changuinola Airport
    28 restaurants are within a 1 mile radius
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    All reviewshomemade breadcosta ricanational parkthe ownerbest featurepeaceful stayoutside seating areafrogs and lizardstriple roomfive minute walkbeds were comfortableswimming poolplenty of hot waterthe busamazing gardenwe loved our stayno air conditioning
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    Reviewed June 3, 2018
    Beautiful grounds, rooms need updating

    The grounds are "Enchanting", but the rooms need desperate updating and new beds. It's ok not to have a T.V. but we didn't appreciate not having any ice or our A/C being turned off by the maid everyday, making us purchase ice for our cooler...More

    Thank Nola18
    Reviewed May 18, 2018
    Still the best in Cahuita

    El Encanto has made a few improvements since I was last here two years ago. A larger,non-chlorine pool is set alongside the original pool and a few cabins have been added to a slightly larger property. Savannah and Nacho oversee a competent and considerate staff...More

    Thank pilarxavier
    Reviewed May 6, 2018 via mobile
    What a hidden oasis!

    Absolutely wonderful hotel - I can’t praise it enough! It is a walled compound so once you enter and the door swings shut behind you it’s like being in a little private gorgeous oasis! The whole area has been landscaped beautifully, the gardens are just...More

    Thank Sarah M
    Reviewed March 8, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent hotel with and garden

    Three of us stayed two nights in a triple room and we couldn’t fault its location, staff, breakfasts, compact sweet or salt water swimming pools nor garden. It feels very secure but we still used the safe in our room, which was free to use....More

    Thank Salvinanpaulo
    Reviewed February 20, 2018
    Brilliant Garden and Room!

    Great service, great breakfast, plenty of frogs and lizards in the garden. Host is incredibly helpful and took us back to the bus station. Location is perfect, near beaches, national park and shops. Could not recommend this place more highly!

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    $103 - $171 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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