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La Cusinga Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Yoga
Lobby
Manu Deluxe Room Ocean View
Food and drink
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast included
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  • Housekeeping
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  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas, 60504
  • Popular LocationMarino Ballena National Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationArco Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationUvita Beach4 min drive

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Tinamu Deluxe Room

Tinamu Deluxe Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Manu Deluxe Room Ocean View

Manu Deluxe Room Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Trogon Deluxe Room Ensuite Ocean View

Trogon Deluxe Room Ensuite Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ballena

At La Cusinga Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Marino Ballena National Park and Playa Ballena. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .The restaurant, The Gecko, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ballena lodge include Arco Beach and Uvita Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Marino Ballena National Park - 17 min walk
  • Arco Beach - 18 min walk
  • Uvita Beach - 4 min drive
  • Catarata uvita - 7 min drive
  • Punta Uvita - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Alejo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uvita Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive

About this property

La Cusinga Lodge

Comfortable lodge with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at La Cusinga Lodge. The lodge can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ballena lodge is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
La Cusinga Lodge offers 10 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Gecko

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Cusinga Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cusinga Lodge Ballena
Cusinga Lodge
Cusinga Ballena
La Cusinga Lodge Lodge
La Cusinga Lodge Ballena
La Cusinga Lodge Lodge Ballena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Cusinga Lodge?

La Cusinga Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Cusinga Lodge?

As of 27 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Cusinga Lodge on 28 June 2024 start from AU$287.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at La Cusinga Lodge?

Yep, La Cusinga Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Cusinga Lodge?

Yep, La Cusinga Lodge is a short 18-minute walk from Arco Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Does La Cusinga Lodge have a pool?

La Cusinga Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does La Cusinga Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is served daily between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Cusinga Lodge?

No, La Cusinga Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Cusinga Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at La Cusinga Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Cusinga Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Cusinga Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

La Cusinga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely first stop in Costa Rica
We had a wonderful 3 night stay at La Cusinga Lodge, starting from being met in the parking area by Mabel, the welcome alcohol free cocktail and the friendly waiting staff. Our room was very large (Trogon) with a inside seating area and huge balcony. The bathroom walls and floor are all lined with pebbles, very "flintstonesque". It was my birthday during our stay and the lodge put fresh flowers in our room and decorated the bed with rose petals. We ate in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner every day and the food was excellent with plenty of choice and big portions. The hotel also has a beautiful yoga platform but sadly they did not have a teacher available during our stay. The pool is a short walk away from the main hotel and is very private. There are also walking trails on the property to waterfalls where you could take a refreshing dip. Whilst here we did a whale watching trip (sadly nothing spotted as we were on the cusp of the right season) and a self guided trip to the Nicoya waterfall which was busy but great fun. We would return to La Cusinga Lodge in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the best restaurants we experienced on our 10 day Costa Rica trip. A wonderful natural Post, beautiful pool, and so much wildlife right outside your cabin/yurt.... One of our favorite stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely lodges, good food, great cocktails, chilled out pool and natural swimming hole. Most importantly, extremely helpful and friendly staff, who went the extra mile to help us when we had a stressful problem (hire car related and nothing to do with the hotel), which they resolved. Would absolutely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and view was beautiful. It was very secluded and felt safe. The sunsets and wild life were some of our favorite parts. Food and staff were also excellent. The beach was a pretty intense walk to get to, but beautiful and private once there.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private bungalows in the rainforest with balconies overlooking the ocean. Friendly staff, great food, wonderful trails down to the beach. They greeted us with pineapple juice when we arrived and packed us fresh fruit to go since we had to leave for a tour at 6 am before the restaurant opened for breakfast. Dinner was delicious! Can’t wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful nature resort with various lodges
The entire resort is an attraction in and of itself. It offers such a serene environment with an abundance of wildlife and great natural trails. Great for families and hikers alike. If you can make the drive down to the coast, it is worth it to come to see this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is stunning full of wildlife and the staff is really professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is fantastic. The room we stayed in needs some TLC - the bathroom sink faucet was singing some aria while the floor fan had its own tune which disrupted our sleep. As for their spa services, their therapist was terrific. However the spa facility could use some rejuvenation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019