We just returned from La Choza, and were very diasspointed. We are budget travelers, so we know not too expect much when paying reasonable prices, but this was pretty bad. First of all, although the grounds of the hotel are nice and quaint, the rooms are extremely damp and musty. We had mold on our sheets, for example. We switched rooms, and it smeeled just as bad as the first.

Second, the owners were very distrustful and they treated both their own staff and local workers poorly. For example, they recommended a guide for us to visit a nearby park. We were told we must pay the hotel for the service, but that they do not take any of the guide's profit. After returning from our tour, we witnessed a public altercation between the owners and the guide because they took part of his money. Also, one of the owners offered his bicycles to us so we could ride to the beach. We thought he was being nice until we were stiffed with a $40 bill.

I would be careful if you stay here.

An amazing place. The ownership is always there hanging out with the guests, making them feel at home, and helping them get acclimated and informed about the Osa. We felt right at home. We showed up with a couple tuna we had just caught and the kitchen cooked us up a gourmet dinner complete with ceviche from our fish. It was amazing. Also don't miss the bar which amazingly looks right out over the rain forrest and frequently hosts a troop of monkeys.

When I visited "La Choza del Manglar" i was given a large welcome by a happy staff member and shown a number of different rooms that were available. Prices are very good. They cost about 35 to 50 per single with taxes and breakfast included. I had to walk over a bridge that led to the most beautiful private gardens believable and eventually was shown to cabin number 8. As soon as they opened the door i was sold. It had been hand painted like the forest and even included controlled lighting to savor those special moments. I saw monkeys, raccons, kinkajou (fotos included), parrots, scarlet macaws, reptiles and butterflies to name but a few of my visitors during my three day stay at "La Choza" The food was excellent and the breakfasts are large and filling for those that have a long day planned. Pablo and Maritza do great things in the kitchen and Maicol works hard at the bar. Jacqueline will bend over backwards to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. What more is there to say besides the fact that all tours can be arranged by the staff. This is the ideal place to start and/or end a visit to Corcovado National Park or to hang out for awhile in an extremley natural environment while visitng the OSA.