Name: El Cerrito
Address: Calle La Balsa, Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica, Calle La Balsa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.9

El Cerrito

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: El Cerrito in Puerto Jiménez offers family-friendly rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as a balcony, terrace, and kitchenette. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the on-site restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a welcoming ambiance. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area, ideal for relaxation. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Convenient Services: El Cerrito provides a paid shuttle service, concierge, tour desk, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is provided for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Queen Room with Sea View 1 full bed
Queen Room 1 full bed
Tent 1 futon bed
Apartment with Balcony 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
Two-Bedroom House 1 full bed 1 full bed

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Rebecca

United Kingdom

“A piece of paradise in Puerto Jimenez. This place is rustic so be aware of that if you're not keen on bugs and toads in your shower! Exceptional views, was a pleasure to sit in the hammock and watch macaws fly over and squirrel monkeys in the...”

Cynthia

United States

“The vistas the jungle the hosts the sheets the birds the food”

Molly

United States

“Absolutely gorgeous views and wonderful staff. Just a 10 minute drive from town but is totally private and nestled into the rainforest and overlooking the gulf, with tons of wildlife to see on the property. They are very responsive via WhatsApp,...”

Crystal

United States

“Friendly, helpful, clean, and a great experience to sleep in the cabin tent with nature. Not too far from town, but felt like I was in the jungle. And Jackson the cat was so fun.”

Jeff

Costa Rica

“The location is amazing -- only 10 minutes from the center of Puerto Jiménez, a town with all major services, but somehow in the middle of the jungle, completely off the grid. The food (breakfast and the dinners we had at El Cerrito) was great.”

Andrew

United States

“Lis and Danger are fabulous hosts. The meals were delicious. The water is safe. The view from cabina 1 is breathtaking.”

Bernard

Canada

“Food is exceptional & owners were down to earth people”

Kegan

United States

“Owners were lovely. Knowledgeable, kind, welcoming. Volunteers as well. Wonderful people, gorgeous views, good location. You wake up to the sounds of the monkeys in the jungle, wildlife everywhere.”

Andres

Costa Rica

“The staff are amazing, super friendly and eager to share their knowledge and guide of the area. Loved their vision of sharing their land and their house with others, their way of life (everything could have another use and reused, like a coconut...”

Rodin

Austria

“This place is a nature lover's dream. It is very rustic, there is no hot water or fan, but the open air cabins are like sleeping in a treehouse in the middle of the rainforest.”

Managed by Lis & Dan

Company review score: 9.9Based on 71 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Dan grew up on this land and knows the forest like the back of his hand. You can find his craftsmanship all over the property—from the furniture, to our off-grid systems, to the cabins themselves. Lis is a healer and herbalist, and can prepare you the perfect tea for any ailment from her medicine garden.

Property info

El Cerrito is a bed and breakfast built by your hosts—our rustic open-air cabins and artisanal furniture will drop you right into this lifestyle, where we live off the abundance that nature provides us. We are surrounded by lush jungle, where you can see wildlife pass by every day. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the peace of nature immersion.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

El Cerrito

Cuisine
Local
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly

Amenities of El Cerrito

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules

El Cerrito takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Crib upon request

$10 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Cerrito of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.