Located close to Bejuco Beach, Encantada Ocean Cottages provides a beach bar, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, horse riding and cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, Encantada Bistro & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Located in Parrita, Encantada Ocean Cottages is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marina Los Sueños and Marina Pez Vela are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bejuco Beach and Esterillos Beach. Hermosa Beach and Judas Point are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Parrita travel guide
Desde Carretera 34 Esterillos Este, 100 Mts. Norte Del Hotel Pelicano, Parrita, Puntarenas
What's nearby
Esterillos Beach
12 min drive - 8.2 km
Hermosa Beach
21 min drive - 14.2 km
Jacó Beach
38 min drive - 33.5 km
Playa Esterillos Este
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Bejuco Beach
10 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
130 min drive
Restaurants
La Rioja
4 min drive
Delicias del Róbalo
13 min drive
Valhalla
4 min drive
Two Parrots
6 min drive
El Chiringuito
5 min drive
About this property
Encantada Ocean Cottages
Family-friendly hotel near Bejuco Beach
Located close to Esterillos Beach and Judas Point, Encantada Ocean Cottages provides a beach bar, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy surfing/body boarding, horse riding and cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site local and international cuisine bistro, Encantada Bistro & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach towels, smoke-free property and water sports equipment
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
Showers and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Encantada Ocean Cottages?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Encantada Ocean Cottages?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Encantada Ocean Cottages?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Does Encantada Ocean Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150.00 per vehicle applies.
Where is Encantada Ocean Cottages located?
This family-friendly Parrita hotel is located on the waterfront, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bejuco Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Esterillos Beach and Hermosa Beach. Judas Point and Jacó Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Reviews
Encantada Ocean Cottages Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This was a hallmark getaway for my wife and I on our honeymoon as well a milestone birthday. The staff was amazing, the venue was perfect, food was Michelin quality and the experience we had was perfectly well rounded, 5-star. A diamond in the rough! Thank you, Encantada! You have a friend for life
If you are looking for a stay with the “pura vida” vibe that is quiet and relaxing beautiful pacific ocean beach on your doorstep, literally, quality restaurant a few steps away and attentive and caring staff you have found the right place!.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
regina
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Gorgeous stay with sloths nearby!
Absolutely wonderful hotel. The room was clean and beautifully decorated. The pool was great for the whole family. The restaurant and ocean views were fantastic. I wish we could have stayed longer.
We had an amazing time at Encantada Ocean Cottages with our family of four. The staff was amazing, kind and very helpful. The grounds were beautifully kept. The property and cottages are secluded, clean and wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about our stay there!
My family and I had an amazing time at Encantada. The place was so quaint and cozy and we felt very welcomed. My kids loved the pool and the easy beach access. They also loved the 2 resident cats on the property. Our meals were some of the best we've had in Costa Rica, especially the whole fried red snapper at dinner time. Would definitely come back!
Encantada has it all!! We loved every minute of our stay. The property is gorgeous, staff friendly and helpful and the food… amazing! We also enjoyed fun surf lessons and relaxing yoga. Our family of 4 didn’t want to leave.
The BEST place I ever stayed (and I’ve traveled a lot). Close to Quepos/Jaco and not far from Manuel Antonio. The food was great, the customer service was excellent, the cottages super cute and beds very comfortable. The pool right outside our cottage and the ocean always in view with outdoor beds and hammocks = dream spot! Yoga was awesome. I will recommend Encantada to all. It is an oasis and was exactly the vibe we were looking for!
Very peaceful and relaxing property. Staff is very helpful. Rooms are kept clean on a daily. The chef is flexible with your meal substitutions and requests. The food is fresh with healthy options . Transportation offsite for exploration is hard as well as pricey especially if traveling solo. Other than that everything was wonderful.
Beautiful location, friendly staff, and beach front property. The cottage is located in a much quieter town of Parrita, which is 1 hour north of Manuel Antonio NP and Quepos area. We loved how peaceful and away from the big tourists area this place is. There's a restaurant and bar in the property which is a nice option. Breakfast is included which a good plus. The pool is heated and a pretty good size for lap swim. We really liked this hotel but there are two negative factors and that's why i rated it a 3 star. First, there's a strong musty smell in our cabin. It's the type of smell that permeates that whole room and it stuck to our luggage and all our clothing materials even after washing them. I believe the smell is coming from the humidity, rain, and all the moisture from the ocean. It's simply stuck in the old wood structure and no amount of air freshener can cover it. The other issue we had are the dogs in the area. They tend to bark and howl past midnight and can be quite disturbing. i suffer from insomnia and being woken up in the middle of the night pretty much kills my whole sleep cycle. We ended up leaving much earlier than we had booked.
Overall, our cabin was clean but it could use a lot of TLC and maintenance. The fridge in our room was very small, old, and had rusty grate. The furniture were quite old.
This space is absolutely wonderful. We had an amazing time at this beachfront resort.
We stayed in a poolside cabin. The bed was the most comfortable of my 4 different locations this trip. It was well appointed with extra pillows, speakers, lamps, outdoor sink and a close line. The AC worked great and was much needed.
We enjoyed the salt water pool, the drop in yoga sessions lasting 1.5 hrs and all of the ocean front seating/lounging options.
Their chef is amazing! All of the food was top notch, no matter what time of day. Even if you are not a guest here, I would take the time to eat at this restaurant.
They have live music on Thursdays from 4-6 with a discounted happy hour. Some local artists set up the wares to shop as well.
Communication was excellent both pre-stay and during. They were extremely helpful with directing and assisting us to local tours and setting up our own private driver, Andrea.
The black sand beach is beautiful, not crowed and stretches forever. Sunset is a must. During the day that sand is blistering hot, wear flops or run for the water line.
Tiffany works really hard to ensure her guests are comfortable, have their needs met, all while directing the beehive of cleanliness and service. Everyone's energy here is very special. They feel like a lovely family and not just staff working a job, EVERYONE!
I would recommend this space to anyone, especially those not interested in the hubbub of Jaco.
This space is created with love to share with others.
Yessss
Enjoyed being just steps away from the beach and the pool and the main dining facility. Excellent service and wow - the breakfast juices and dishes were so fresh and amazing!!
We absolutely loved our stay at this relaxed, quaint and chill facility. The pool, beach and beach amenities are superb. It is not a busy place - perfect for people and families looking to escape the high energy of the city or beach towns. The cottages are very well-maintained, well-appointed, quiet and clean. Food is great and service is excellent. We highly recommend recommend the yoga and surf lessons, too!
Loved the whole vibe and all employees. We had issues w a big roach in our loft and a bat moving around above son’s bed and dropping dust or maybe guano on his pillow.
We are a family of 4 and we got the room right in front of the pool. Room is clean and the pool is just a few steps away from our room. My teenager daughters love it. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent! The beach is just right in front of the hotel. In the late afternoon, you can see the thick clouds and storm coming in. I would strongly recommend this place if you are looking for a quaint and safe beach town.
Kleines aber feines Hotel direkt am flach abfallenden und feinen Sandstrand. Perfekt für Surfanfänger
Restaurant mit kleiner Karte. Leckere Gerichte und gute Drinks.