Reviews

Trip Advisor

I have stayed at this hotel a few times over the years and am glad to see that the new owners are doing renovations and taking care of this excellent property located right across the road from Black Beach, on the Caribbean.
What the Jaguar has that most hotels in Cahuita don't is large, airy rooms that catch the ocean breezes because of the slatted wooden shutters on both sides of the room as well as the high ceilings that allow for air flow. There are no mosquitoes or muggy times here. All rooms have two queen size beds and plenty of space to move around in.
The main reception/restaurant/pool area is a pleasing, attractive, open and airy location under a large roof. It's spacious and comfortable. We drove into Cahuita without a reservation at 9:00 pm and were able to get a room, were well-treated and could have even ordered something to eat until 10:00 pm. Wirelessinternet access is available for persons with laptops. One woman sat at a table in the restaurant and spoke with her family in England using Skype.
From the back door of the room, we can walk into the back garden and to the pool. The front patio in front of each room is equipped with utilitarian white plastic table and 4 chairs (they used to have comfortable wooden lounge chairs that one could lay in which I preferred).
The renovations mean that the rooms now have good locks, the bathrooms are equipped with hot water, the 'suites' have curtains on the windows and percolators. They are somewhat basic in that the large areas are free of convenient benches to put suitcases, etc.
I was happier with the front staff (evening) than I was with the previous managers who had no idea how to welcome guests. In fact two years ago we didn't stay because the pool was dirty and the general air of neglect turned off my co-travelers.
I find the price of the most economical rooms to be very competitive and reasonable although these rooms are located farthest from the pool and restaurant.

Trip Advisor

Traveling with pets can be a challenge, but this hotel welcomed our dog and 2 cats. The rooms were large, clean and very airy. No need for airconditioning but our room did have a floor fan. With plenty of windows and great views we needed blankets not airconditioning. The new owners of about 2 years have been busy making improvements. Although the restaurant now only serves breakfast and sandwiches we did not find that inconvenient. They did however serve a very nice meal for New Years Eve. We were given a key to the very neat and clean communal kitchen which had all the conveniences needed to prepare any meals we chose, and of course there are multiple restaurants within walking distance.
The grounds were beautiful and seeing a howler monkey in a tree by the very clean pool, a family of sloths in the trees near the beach, horses and other native animals was quite a treat. You can rent a bike on the grounds, visit the book store/exchange or arrange a tour. The beach is just across the road and a great place to collect driftwood and shells.The staff was more than helpful and I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Costa Rica Today

"Hotel Jaguar dining room, the home of sauces galore...Imagine waking up from a long nap, showering in lots of hot water then meandering to the restaurant to feast on sea bass steamed in banana leaves and covered with a heart of palm sauce that will make you want to stay forever."

Lonely Planet

"The hotel is set in extensive grounds-the forest at the back has trails, and sloths and other animals have been reported frequently." Natural Destination "Meals are a treat, truly elegance by the seaside".

The Tico Times

"The airy, sparkling white cabinas of the new Jaguar Inn stand out in upscale contrast. The beautifully designed 45-room inn is located on the beach north of downtown, a 20-minute walk from the entrance to the Atlantic Coast's spectacular Cahuita Coral Reef National Park"

"The rooms are huge and especially designed to be cool without air-conditioning. In fact, our room was so cool that we really appreciated the blankets on the queen-size beds."

Chile Pepper

"That evening we found out why the hotel had such a good reputation for it's cuisine." "We were lulled to sleep at night by the soothing sounds of the rustling palms and the gentle waves...the night will forever live in our memories as one of our favorites."

Yahoo Travel

I agree with the poor revues from 05 and o6, but it has been renovated. In the last 12 months I have stayed at the Jaguar three times. Modest,but clean. Across the street from ocean with safe beach, no rip tide warnings, no rocks and plenty of shade.