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Mundo Milo is a small scale ecologically based lodge in Junquillal in the NW of Costa Rica only 300 meters from the Pacific coast with beautiful beaches where turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.
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Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Dutch and 1 more
Location
Calle Mundo Milo, Playa Junquillal 1234 AA Costa Rica
This lodge is a gem! We absolutely loved everything here. Our house was spacious, so was the bathroom and the terrace was lovely to sit outside in the evening. Our house was very private and quiet. The pool was perfect for a swim. As there are no other restaurants nearby we had dinner twice here. The food was really good - just don`t forget to make a reservation as there are not so many tables and people come here for dinner who do not stay here. Breakfast was included in the room price. The beach is just down the road, you can either walk down which takes about 5 minutes or go with the car and park right on the beach. The beach is amazing! The owners are very friendly and helpful. We would definately stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I am beyond grateful for my stay in Mundo Milo. No words is enough to describe my humble experience. I came here with the intention of spending one night, away from home, to say the least- I am still here on day 3. From the minute I walked in Lieke (the owner) greeted my with. a smile & explained a few things about the suite I am stying in. Everything is so thoughtfully created to have this extraordinary experience to connect with nature & simplicity of life. While it may seem so simple, I couldn't help to notice the intentions and efforts behind every little thing that was placed to give guests the out pouring love that she carries in her heart. Michiel & Lieke are extremely thoughtful people, I am grateful to witness their true care and the hospitality of serving others. I have created a retreat name "Lalambari" to serve my purpose and I feel the Universe has guided me to experience this stay and to learn how Lieke & Michiel are doing what they love to do, and sharing their joy with others. This place is not only beautiful & welcoming, it is also full of nature & you will see all the beautiful singing birds around, the pool is stunning, food is out of this world. I am truly grateful for this incredible experience. Thank You Lieke & Michiel for doing what you do, a big thanks to all your staff as well. I intend to be back with my family and friends to share this experience again.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Come with an open mind, this stay will transform you. Be present & experience.
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Top quality eco lodge, lovely themed rooms (Asia, Mexico, Africa, Persia), some with kitchens.
Great central restaurant and games and bar hangout area, nice pool, wonderful atmosphere. Serene and tranquil.
Great hosts who have dedicated their life to building a wonderful home from home and are interested in their guests and very accommodating of any requests, needs, etc
Nice beach a short 5min drive away, to snorkel, explore rock pools, etc
Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Mundo Milo provided the perfect ambiance for a relaxing end to our holidays. Our small kids loved the pool, the nearby beach, and of course the turtle hatchery which is in direct contact with the lodge. Rooms are very neat and the food is awesome (especially Tuesday Sushi nights!)
Lieke and Michiel are very welcoming hosts who try to make the most of your stay. Note; waiting for the additional smile? Bring Dutch licorice :)
Everything is open air, so no risk for Covid infections.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Very good design with tropical plants around. The menu is varied and offers generous dishes with a fresh flavor.
Cabins are offered on site, as well as a swimming pool and there is table tennis, which will delight children. Great place for groups
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were drawn to Mundo Milo from their website and previous reviews. The reality of the place and the warmth of the resident owners - Lieke and Michiel, far exceeded our expectations! From the moment of our arrival to our farewell hugs, we had the best experience. Our little African cabina was a delight. It really does feel like you are in the woods, especially when the howler monkeys woke us up before 5 am on our first morning! The wildness of the grounds enables that jungle feeling to remain everywhere on site. The swimming pool is surrounded by palm fronds and colourful flora and the birds dip past. Some of the hungrier birds hover at meal times and noisily make their presence felt! Rescued squirrels add to the forest feel. Lieke is a great chef and presides over the excellent menu. Michiel designs and builds the variously themed cabinas. We'd love to return and have already recommended Mundo Milo to others. Highly recommended - do not hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed, a truly special experience!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hosts are exceptional. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Good food. Off the beaten path. Its a 5 minute walk to a great white sand beach. Great place to go if you want some down time or if you like surfing.
We went horseback riding (our Child got to do beach riding), Ziplining, body surfing, turtle watching, etc. Hosts helped guide many of the activities.
As an aside, suggest taking a body board with you -- renting one in Costa Rica can be a bit expensive.
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Date of stay: February 2019
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This is a review of the restaurant as we did not stay in the lodge. The restaurant food is fantastic. If you are there on Tuesday go for the sushi. This meal was the best we had on our trip to Costa Rica. Fresh, professionally prepared sushi at very reasonable price. Lovely setting under a beautiful wood roof in the jungle. The menu has lots of options and it was the only place we went out to eat when we were in the Playa Junquilla area. Highly recommend!!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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What a lovely location, close to the most beautiful beaches and away from the crowds. This B&B also serves fantastic dinners. Room was neat and a lovely pool too. Welcoming reception by Michiel and Mieke. The area is popular for snorkeling at PLaya blanca and surfing at playa avellana. A beautiful beach about an hour away is San juanillo
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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I stayed at Mundo Milo in January, and had the most wonderful experience. Lieke and Michiel are friendly and caring folks, and they made especially sure that as a single traveler I was never at a loss for companionship or suggestions for excursions. I was lucky enough to see a baby turtle release, the highlight of my week in this terrific coastal area. My cabina was large, well equipped, clean and quiet. I plan to return next year! Thank you, Lieke and Michiel, for an unforgettable stay and for all you did to make me feel at home.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from MundoMilo, Eigenaar at Mundo Milo Eco Lodge
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Thank you Nancy, was wonderful to meet you and looking forward to next year to see you here with us again. Thank you for this wonderful review. Keep us posted, sunny greetings from Playa Junquillal,
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hello, thank you for your interest in our lodge. Scuba diving is available in Tamarindo, half an hour by car from our lodge or in San Juanillo south from us 45 min. drive from our lodge.
please let us know if you need more information, Lieke van de Loo
Hi Helen, thank you first of all for your interest in our lodge. From San Jose you can come to our lodge with private taxi $ 250 for a 4 hour drive or by bus from San Jose centre from the Alfaro Busstation to Santa Cruz (4 hours) and from Santa Cruz another bus to PLaya Junquillal (45 min.). There are shuttle buses that go daily from San Jose to Tamarindo (half an hour from Junquillal) and they charge approx. $ 50 pp. From Tamarindo it will be another $ 50 to our lodge with private taxi. Let me know if you need more information or if tere is anything else I can help you with, sunny regards, Lieke van de Loo
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It is suitable for a family and there's a pool. However, not so much a swimmable beach. The closest beach (walkable distance) has relatively strong tides and is not a beach for swimming. I suggest renting a car (not necessary but I recommend it - it's easy to drive around) and you can get to some nicer beaches about 20 minutes or half hour away. Hope this helps!
There are more places to choose from in the Playa Junquillal area.
PRICE RANGE
RM 336 - RM 424 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacastePlaya Junquillal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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