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Buddha Retreat Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Cuajiniquil with outdoor pool and restaurant

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On the beach
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Shared bathroom
On the beach
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Frente de la Plaza Deportiva, Cuajiniquil

What's nearby

  • San Juanillo Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa Ostional - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ostional National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa Azul - 24 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Nosara Beach - 38 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 29 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 79 min drive
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Las Brisas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Chirriboca - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante El Jardín - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Hut - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Lounge - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Buddha Retreat Hotel

Buddha Retreat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Cuajiniquil. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after having fun at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (700 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6.50 to 12.00 for adults, and USD 6.50 to 12.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Buddha San Juanillo
Hotel Buddha San Juanillo
Buddha Retreat Hotel Hotel
Buddha Retreat Hotel Cuajiniquil
Buddha Retreat Hotel Hotel Cuajiniquil

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Buddha Retreat Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Buddha Retreat Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Buddha Retreat Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buddha Retreat Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Buddha Retreat Hotel and nearby?
Buddha Retreat Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Buddha Retreat Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
Does Buddha Retreat Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.

Buddha Retreat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to stay near the beach! Tasty food and good service! Definitely will be back!
Angelina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Edgar, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Truly an experience not to repeat. I consider that it was not a real hotel, because there was no real reception, only a person in charge of giving you the keys and from there, you never have contact with anyone responsible again. The condition of the room is far from what is seen in the photos. - I booked a king bed room and got a regular double. - The a/c didn't cool enough, it made a lot of noise, as did the ceiling fan. - There were constant water and electricity cuts, even one of almost 3 hours that made us spend a terrible night. - The pool had a regulation of use until 10:00 p.m., however at midnight there were people in it who even played music with a very high volume and you could not sleep. In short, much to improve for this supposed hotel.
Jorge, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Alice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not quite there yet. Pros: beautiful modern quiet room JoseLyn is nice, smiling and helpful. Great communication Cons: We were charged once we had book through Expedia. Turned out out that it came up double the price. Says it’s on the beach, know that it is about a 5 minute walk. The hotel is in town. Wiffs of dumpster or garbage near wall in pool area... No big deal. I had to clean the pool twice, filter was off most of the time we were there. We had an awkward experience checking in -like we were unexpected. We concluded that San Juanillo is a developing town. The Buddha is trying to bring it upwards, but is charging you as if it were already there. Don’t get me wrong the room is great, but the whole experience is not worth the steep price. Included breakfast is a joke (1 or 2 toasts and 2 eggs) compared to what is offered everywhere in Costa Rica (fruits, eggs, rice beans, plantain...) You want a handful of beans? $4 extra! We ended up eating at Soda Las Brisas del Mar. Great food, Tico owned and great prices.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pros: location, restaurant on site, staff support, A/c, wireless, pool Cons: breakfast is included but is just one every day, rooms need more bed options for families
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice , rooms clean , area very well manicured with a pool . Has an attached restaurant and the food was very good , even vegan selection. 1 block from the beach . Was a pleasent stay
1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Klemen, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A very pleasant surprise!
We booked our trip to Costa Rica at the last minute and this was the only hotel with rooms available on the entire west coast. With no previous reviews, we were a bit concerned, but very pleasantly surprised! Hotel Buddha has been open for less than two months and is located in the delightful village of San Juanillo. The staff are very friendly, the rooms clean and comfortable (with both overhead fans and air conditioning), the pool inviting, and the restaurant quite reasonable with superb food. A beautiful beach is just a short walk away and appears to be very popular with local Costa Ricans. You can hire horses for riding on the beach, go fishing, or swim and snorkel. It is clearly off the beaten path with few tourists around. We stayed two nights, including New Year's Eve, and were treated to hometown fireworks. It is a dirt road most of the way down Route 160 with several streams to cross. A 4WD car is a must. The Ostional National Wildlife Refuge is 20 minutes south and well worth a nighttime visit! We saw 20-25 turtles laying eggs on the beach during a two hour walk. The guide's office in Ostional is clearly marked. Arrive around 6 PM to reserve a spot for the 8:30 PM walk ($10 per person). If you want elegant hotels, shops, and restaurants, head to Nosara, 45 minutes down the coast on Route 160 (this is the closest gas station by the way). Hotel Buddha is perfect if you want a true Costa Rican experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
Mike, 2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Hôtel très mignon où nous avons passés qu’une nuit. La chambre était confortable et la douche chaude. Nous avions accès à la piscine et il y avait un parking sécurisé aussi. La plage est à côté dans une petite baie où l’on peut admirer les petits poissons et se baigner tranquillement loin des surfeurs.
patricia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Expert in hospitality tries to scam
We arrived to the hotel to find that the owner had received a booking just for two people. I politely clarified that if that was the case, we would happily honour extra beds, but I would first check with hotels.com. The owner claimed he didn't work with hotels.com, showed very little empathy to figure out the issue while he clarified he was from California, and had traveled the world a lot, knew a lot about how the world works. I'm still trying to figure out why he thought this was relevant to me. He first attempted to charge us for the extra beds (+15% cost). After I proved him that our booking included free extra beds and breakfast, he literally told us to leave the hotel and figure out how to get a refund. He reacted emotionally claiming we had been disrespectful to him. While we were looking for a new hotel on 30/12 lunch time in the area, he decided to provide one extra bed (not two, as our booking made him). Again, claimed that he didn't work with Hotels.com, ONLY expedia, which is not true as I've seen his hotel in multiple platforms. This was a clear attempt to not honor his commitment. After this, everything else was trouble. Thousands of mosquitoes in our room, we ask for help: and he clarifies we are in the jungle. Thanks for the info. 5 cars parked behind ours and we couldn't move the car on time: he asks us to pay the dinner bill before he moves the cars. A real crook. Good luck building up a business, Californian expert.
Albert, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Patricia, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review