Kick back and relax in your own fully equipped cabina at our boutique hotel, El Nido Lodge. The property is set in a mature garden and has a shared pool area with lounge chairs, a large gated parking lot and a pizzeria restaurant onsite. The cabina is an open concept design with air conditioning, a full kitchen, 2 comfortable beds and a pull out sofa. The private veranda is a great spot to watch for wildlife or work remotely. For those that came to play, Playa Chiquita is a 5 minute walk away. The space We have four seperate cabinas on this property that share the pool and lounge area. This cabina is equipped with air conditioning, satelite TV and a full kitchen with breakfast bar which includes a fridge, oven, stove, blender, coffee maker and all cookingware. In the main room you'll find 2 comfortable beds and a pull out sofa which allows you to stay with up to 5 people. The bathroom has been recently renovated and offers a large walk-in shower. Watch the wildlife from your private veranda while relaxing in the hammock or sitting in the adirondack chairs. A small dining table (or office area!) with four chairs completes the outdoor space. (* Please note that the restaurant onsite is not guaranteed to be open during your stay). Guest access This area is easy to explore on foot, by bicycle or with a car. The closest beach is known as Playa Chiquita and is a short 5 minute walk away (300m). This beach is great for kids as there are small natural pool areas protected by coral reefs for swimming in. You'll find a handful of restaurants and a well stocked grocery store within 100m from the entrance of the property. The main town of Puerto Viejo is 5kms away where you will have an abundance of choice for souvenir shopping and dining experiences. The sleepy town of Manzanillo is 7kms away where you can hike through the Gandoca Wildlife Refuge and see some of the prettiest little beaches around. Best to go on a weekday though as this area is a local favorite on the weekends and becomes quite busy. You are welcome to enjoy the pool area at the hotel between 8am and 8pm. The parking lot is gated and secured at night. Upon check-in, you will receive a key to allow you to enter and exit the property as you please. Other things to note The restaurant is not guaranteed to be open during your stay. Please be respectful to all of our guests at El Nido Lodge and keep the volume to a minimum during your stay.