Description
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite..
When you stay at Playa Cativo Lodge in Golfito, you'll be on the beach and steps from Playa San Josecito. This beach lodge is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Playa Isidora and 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Playa Cacao.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Playa San Josecito - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Playa Cacao - 1.6 km / 1 mi Playa Isidora - 27.6 km / 17.2 mi . Near Playa San Josecito.
Grab a bite to eat at El Gavilan, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM..
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Transport service
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Barbecue
- Café
- Coffee machine
- Fax/photocopier
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Laundry
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage (extra charge)
- Picnic area
- Private check-in / check-out
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- All inclusive
- Barbecue / grill
- Breakfast in bed
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Swimming pools
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Spa
- Activities
- Snorkelling
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Check-in/Check-out
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Our receptionists are multilingual
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Golfito
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Clare R
02/04/2026
“A must stay! Totally unique setting”
Playa Cativo Lodge is the most beautiful, secluded resort you can imagine - Jurassic Park meets Robinson Crusoe, with coconut palms growing onto the beach and stunning, dense primary rainforest in the background. We had the most amazing stay, a combination of walking, exploring and relaxing. The t… more
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Paul C
02/04/2026
“Magical serene nature”
What a setting. All guests arrive by speedboat, very White Lotus in the best way. You will not want to leave, staff are taking care of you impeccably from start to finish. Some highlights, the sea view corner room, wow. Mike treated us to a aged rum tasting session with great expertise and humou… more
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Lesh0507
Albourne, United Kingdom
31/03/2026
“A special place to enjoy a beautiful relaxing stay and see all the natural surroundings.”
A once in a lifetime place to stay and enjoy all the area can give. The hotel is excellent and all the rooms are exceptional, with views of the surrounding nature and animals. The food quality is superb and always a new selection every day. The staff are friendly and helpful, always going that extr… more
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Claireeyb27
Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
27/03/2026
“An exceptional experience in a breathtaking location”
We’ve just completed a stay at this incredible hotel. Everything is fabulous! From the arrival by boat - when you feel like you’re in a James Bond movie - on which we saw a huge pod of spotted dolphins, to the unique style of the lodges, and the layout of the grounds - it is a unique and special pl… more
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R23FGpeterc
26/03/2026
“Once in a lifetime experience, and excellent quality.”
The location in the middle of nature, the lodge itself, the food, the staff and the possibilities to explore nature by yourself: it is outstanding.
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