Kenaki Lodge

Property class: 3
Cahuita hotel by sea

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When visiting Cahuita, Kenaki Lodge is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$65
The current price is $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

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View all photos for Estandar Habitacion Estandar Doble - Cama Queen

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with patterned curtains.

Estandar Habitacion Estandar Doble - Cama Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bungalow Doble con cocina equipada

A wooden structure with a porch, a staircase, and a garden area with plants and flowers.

Bungalow Doble con cocina equipada

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bungalow Quadruple con cocina equipada

A room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a view of greenery outside.

Bungalow Quadruple con cocina equipada

  • Garden view
  • 79 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

A room with two beds, wooden flooring, a wooden ceiling, a painting on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

Standard Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with two beds, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cahuita 3,5 km, sobre Playa Grande, Cahuita, Limon

What's nearby

  • Playa Grande - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Negra Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa Cahuita - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Black Beach - 30 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 42 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reggae Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante de Atlantida Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda Kawe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kenaki Lodge

  • When visiting Cahuita, Kenaki Lodge is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Kenaki Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and generous with local produce, including homemade dishes made with local ingredients. (3 reviews)
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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and the grounds were beautiful. The breakfast with a view were amazing. The owner was super friendly and helpful. I wish I had been there during turtle hatching season. Maybe next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

Hotel is located in the “jungle” It’s better to have a car because to the city is 1 hour walking. On the other hand your “private” beach is just in front of the hotel access the road and crossing short distance in “jungle” 2 minutes from your room. The beach is wild, but empty with big waves, warm water also during the rain. The owners are super friendly and kind. They prepare breakfast according to your preferences. Room is clean quite well equipped. You’re in jungle, you should expect there are insects and bugs around.
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8/10 Very good

Zen Lodge

It was a great stay. I think initially after a day of travel we were jarred by the lack of ac but honestly you adjust easily. The host was very friendly and helpful. A very calm relaxing stay, nice place to go to if you truly want to detach from regular life.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

We were very satisfied and we expected our stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Kenaki Lodge was the perfect home base for our time in Cahuita/Puerto Viejo. With the beach just a few steps away from our room, we could listen to the waves as we fell asleep and could easily relax in the Carribean. We appreciated the privacy and seclusion of the property, while still being able to walk into Cahuita to access the national park and restaurants. Alberto, the owner, and his family clearly take great pride in the property and hosting guests, and they went above and beyond to make our stay excellent. Their onsite breakfast was a great option as well, making it easy to start the day and then go out exploring., and Alberto had no shortage of suggestions for things for us to experience. During our stay we were fortunate to witness freshly hatched turtles released into the ocean, on the beach right in front of the property, and see many birds in the trees around the building.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It was quiet and comfortable. The charm of the room made the stay very relaxing. We didn’t miss not having a television. The internet was slow so don’t expect to get any work done if you planned on working instead of enjoying the nearby beach.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The hostess was nice but due to having no windows it was extremely hot in the room at night. Also the owner has dogs that like to bark when anyone drove by no matter the hour. Luckily the hostess worked with us and let us cancel our reservation to find a more quiet place that had windows and ac.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Well this is my first time on that side of Costa Rica and my overall opinion of the property was OK the hot water worked and neither one of our rooms and nobody seem to care to fix it the breakfast was a little bit pricey most places include a free breakfast The beach was black sand not a very pretty beach no stores are close by and the walk to town is a good one I probably cannot stay there again due to the fact that it was too far from anywhere to eat but for the price it wasn’t bad the owner was a friendly lady
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Isabelle et Roberto sont très sympas. Leurs petits déjeuners maisons sont excellents et très consistants, avec notamment le plat local composé de riz et de haricots rouges. Leur jardin est un parc à lui tout seul que Roberto peut vous faire découvrir si vous en avez la curiosité. Les nombreux arbres fruitiers attirent toutes sortes d’oiseaux tropicaux que vous tenterez d’apercevoir dans les parcs nationaux. A ne pas rater si vous faites étape à Cahuita.
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8/10 Very good

Hyggelig og rolig sted i naturomgivelser

Flott beliggenhet 100 meter fra en strand hvor vi aldri så noen andre. Litt halvslitne rom, men fint nok - senga knirket noe voldsomt. Hadde ikke kjøleskap på rommet, men kunne bruke det på felleskjøkkenet, 50 meter unna, så det funket greit. Vær forberedt på å bli vekket av brølapene i trærne utenfor ved soloppgang i 5-tiden. Nærmeste spisested ligger 1,5 kilometer unna, 20 minutters gange på en grussti gjennom skogen. Evt kjører man inn til Cahuita på 6-7 minutter. Bra wifidekning på terrassen, dårlig på rommene.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nature sauvage et tranquillitée

Gens accueillants et chaleureux, accommodants, belle grande chambre, dormir au son de la mer et dés animaux sauvages, belle occasion de s’immerger dans la vie réelle du Costa Rica. Excellent déjeuner copieux avec produits locaux. Belle grande plage privée. Nous le recommandons fortement pour les amoureux de la nature et de la tranquilitée.
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6/10 Good

Expensive not worth

The breakfas was included but never get the breakfast, because the owners are not there to make the breakfast they are walking on the beach and don't care about serving the breakfast, second the ceiling fan in the room are VERY VERY dirty see photos, it is not good for the price for this place the price is not more than $60 max...I want add photos of the ceiling fan here but it not work ... But it is REALLY VERY DIRTY Never again I recommend 100% El Encanto
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8/10 Very good

Séjour agréable, lodge bien situé en bord de plage et très tranquille. Difficile à trouver toutefois si on ne vient pas directement de Cahuita. Petit déjeuner copieux avec jus de fruits frais .
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8/10 Very good

Lindo y una atención increíble

Me agrado pero la cama es muy mala, por el precio esperaría un colchón de mejor calidad es muy malo e incómodo se puede se pueden sentir las tablas. El lugar es muy lindo pero creo que a los cuartos les falta privacidad. La atención es increíble y súper amables.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Across the street from the beach.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Bel endroits qui nécessiterait des travaux

L emplacement est tres chouette en face d une plage sauvage et deserte. Helas les logements nécessiteraient une remise en états, tout est vieillissant, les litteries sont en mauvais états. La promiscuité des chambres et du logement des propriétaires crée un environnement bruyant.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent séjour de 2 nuits à Cahuita

Excellent séjour de 2 nuits au Kenaki Lodge. Isabelle et Roberto sont des hôtes aimables et passionnés par leur travail. L’hôtel est très bien situé : face à la plage et très arboré. Les petits-déjeuner sont faits main, de saison et d’une grande fraîcheur.
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2/10 Poor

Stayed 1 Night Walked away

This place was the worst. The bed was so bad my back aches the next day, you can literally see the springs through the thread bare linens. The blankets were so used, I wouldn’t expect my dog to sleep on them. We came back one afternoon to termite waste on our bed, it was more than we could take. We happily walked away from the entire weeks pre-payment with no regrets. We use VRBO all the time, and this was without a doubt the worst place we have ever stayed at.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Viaje Familiar

El servicio del personal es excelente, lo q hizo la estadía muy bonita para toda la familia. La ubicación es excelente, a pasos de Playa Negra (25 metros). La razon principal para no calificar este Hotel como excelente es el la falta de privacidad en los cuartos, ya que lo q los divide son simples cortinas y hacia falta un mejor equipamiento en los utensilios de cocina. Teniendo en cuenta las altas temperaturas y alta humedad en el caribe de Costa Rica, tener aire acondicionado adicional estaria acorde al precio q se paga actualmente y haria la estadía un rotundo 100.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Si bien el WiFi nunca funcioni, y como lei anteriormente el desayuno no es muy variado, el lugar es impecable. Desde la limpieza hasta el trato del personal. Nos quedamos 5 noches y si bien es demasiado para lo ofrece Cahuita, no nos arrepentimos. Excelente Kenaki Lodge
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, including their own sloth! Friendly and helpful people. Very cool turtle hatchery.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

La cabaña es muy amplia y cómoda, rodeada de naturaleza. Los dueños son muy amables. La zona en general es muy caliente y húmeda por lo que se requiere de un buen ventilador (aire acondicionado casi no manejan en la zona), desafortunadamente el de nuestra habitación no funcionaba y al ser un lugar tan alejado de la capital no pudieron mandarlo a arreglar.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing beachfront stay

A lovely, relaxing place to stay right on the beachfront. Stayed in the cottage and it is very well equipped for a little getaway home from home, while the regular rooms seem perfectly comfortable for short trips or where self catering option isn't needed. The owner, Isabelle, is also very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend!