Playa Chiquita Lodge  

In Cocles, Puerto Viejo — a laid-back beach spot minutes from town. Steps from Black Sand Beach and close to Grand Beach and the Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. A boutique, pet-friendly, family-friendly beach resort vibe for travelers on the move.

A small lodge of just 10 guestrooms, handcrafted with local-style simplicity by Wolf to blend with the surrounding nature. Rooms have refrigerators and private balconies or patios, plus rainfall showerheads. Expect a pared-back, community-minded design with a rooftop terrace and garden views.

Onsite massage room and spa services, rooftop terrace, garden, library and a BBQ area. Family-friendly extras include a playroom, arcade/game room and babysitting (surcharge). Practical perks: parking and complimentary area shuttle, tour desk, laundry, multilingual staff and pets are welcome — wake up to sea-breeze mornings near the shore.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout and three meeting rooms for small events. Lobby newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry and concierge services are available.

An onsite restaurant serves local Caribbean-inspired flavors and there's room service during limited hours. The BBQ area and communal spots make casual, social meals easy.