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About the Hotel

400 Metros Norte Playa Buenavista, Samara, Costa Rica
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Spirit Of Jungle Lodge - A pet-friendly bungalow-style lodge with an outdoor pool, organic cuisine, and proximity to Samara Beach

Spirit Of Jungle Lodge features air-conditioned bungalows and suites with private terraces, garden views, and fully equipped kitchens including stovetops, refrigerators, and tea/coffee makers. The on-site restaurant specializes in organic Costa Rican cuisine, serving seafood and meat dishes, while the bar offers tropical cocktails and beer. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, bike rentals, and organized tours to coffee plantations, crocodile farms, and dolphin-watching boat rides. The lodge is 4 km from Samara Beach and 0.5 km from Playa Buena Vista, with free Wi-Fi and parking available. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Spirit Of Jungle Lodge.

Pros

The lodge offers pet-friendly accommodations with private terraces and garden views.

Organized tours include visits to coffee plantations, crocodile farms, and dolphin-watching boat rides.

The on-site restaurant serves organic Costa Rican cuisine with seafood and meat dishes.

Free Wi-Fi and parking are available for guests.

Proximity to multiple beaches, including Samara Beach (4 km) and Playa Buena Vista (0.5 km).

Cons

The nearest surf school (Samara Ticos Surf School) is 4 km away.

Some rooms may lack ocean views, featuring garden or pool views instead.

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Double Room
2 persons
25 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Bungalow
2 persons
50 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Apartment
2 persons
50 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Junior Suite Terrace
2 persons
2 Queen Size Beds
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City Centre
Samara 4.1 km
Airports
Nosara (NOB) 22.4 km
Tamarindo (TNO) 85.5 km

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Location

400 Metros Norte Playa Buenavista, Samara, Costa Rica
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400 Metros Norte Playa Buenavista, Samara, Costa Rica
Nearby
Beach
Playa Buena Vista
120 m
Restaurants
El Coyote
1.2 km
Los Esterones de Samara Buena Vista
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs US$15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Number of rooms:
9
Former name
Paraiso del Cocodrilo

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