Kalea Yard Hotel — Hotel in Puerto Jiménez

I had the most amazing experience at Kalea Yard hotel restaurant and bar in Puerto Jimenez. The intimate boutique setting allowed for connecting with other guests and staff, creating a truly special atmosphere. The adorable and very comfortable casitas with air conditioning were the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the Osa Peninsula.

My favorite drink was the Kalea Niu, where they picked leaves off the lime tree to garnish my drink - such a unique and delicious touch! I even learned how to salsa during my stay, thanks to the fun and friendly staff.

The recommendations I received for the best beach and local restaurant in the jungle were spot on - I would have never found them on my own. And the food at Kalea Yard was incredible! The burger and tacos were some of the best I've ever had.

My favorite moments: drinking a delicious pineapple smoothie by the pool while watching scarlet macaws in the tree right in front of me and connecting with the beautiful souls that work at Kalea. I came by myself as a single woman and felt so safe and able to fully relax and indulge.

The craziest part of it all was how affordable the stay was. Local culture and luxury truly meet at Kalea Yard. I will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Puerto Jimenez and the Osa Peninsula. This hidden gem is not to be missed.

Thank you Kalea for being the best...

What I liked best about Osa Lodge was it's pure, natural setting, the jungle around, the sounds and sights of animals like monkeys and macaws. I loved the setting out of the main town. It was quiet, and on a great road to walk leisurely! The owners were very helpful teaching me about beaches and tides and finding a GREAT guide for Corcovado National Park. They also helped me secure taxis for early morning departures. I stayed over a week and would have liked more frequent cabin checks/cleaning services during the stay, fresh towels and sweeping. I think the owners would have given them to me, but I didn't ask soon enough. I also loved the outdoor kitchen to cook my dinners. The cabins and hot water showers and bathroom are roomy. The pool is enough to splash in and cool off from the tropical days. The water pressure in bathroom sink and in common kitchen was really low. The air conditioner doesn't work really great and my fan was too noisy to sleep by. I understand the owners have owned the lodge only 1 year and I suspect have these items on their renovations list. Despite these inconveniences, there is NO OTHER place I would rather have stayed. The setting is too fantastic with monkeys and birds and little visiting crabs all around; great walking; and the owners willing to...

My wife and I came to a mutual agreement that we needed to get away for a few days, change of scene, something fun together. ||We decided the southern Pacific part of Costa Rica would be interesting to visit. ||We booked a flight from San Jose, CR to the furthest airport on the Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jiménez, CR.||We stayed at a place named “the Osa Lodge”. Wow! Did we luck out! You know how it is when you’re booking online, in the end you never know what you’re getting.||This place was amazing. It’s like a small jungle compound of lovely little cabina’s nestled in a groomed garden setting. We were actually watching the most amazing exotic birds and monkeys mere yards away from our front door.||There’s a guest kitchen that you can prepare and dine and also a get acquainted with some of the other guests.||There’s also a beautiful swimming pool, very refreshing!||They serve a delicious breakfast every morning.||We found that our host Alicia and Paula her daughter to be very friendly and charming.||We will be returning to the Osa Lodge the next time we are in the Osa Peninsula, and I would recommend you...