Seaside House and Aloha Bungalow

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Seaside House and Aloha Bungalow? The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re there. It’s not just some marketing gimmick – there really are two distinct vibes happening at this place, and honestly, that’s part of what makes it work so well.

The main building has this classic seaside boarding house feel – you can practically smell the salt air mixed with that old wood scent that comes from decades of ocean breezes. I mean, this isn’t some shiny resort, but that 8.8 rating tells you everything you need to know about how guests actually feel once they settle in. The rooms in the main house are cozy (okay, some might say small, but I’d call them efficient), and there’s something really authentic about waking up to the sound of waves without having to pay resort prices for it. The floors creak a little when you walk around – which I actually found charming, though light sleepers might want to pack earplugs if there are kids running around upstairs.

Then there are these bungalow units that totally shift the whole energy. They’re scattered around the property with a bit more space between them, and you get that real “escape from everything” feeling. The Aloha part isn’t just about the decor (though there are some nice tropical touches that don’t feel overdone) – it’s more about how the layout gives you actual privacy and breathing room. I spent most evenings on the little porch of my bungalow, and you really do forget you’re at a 3-star place because the experience feels so much more personal. The staff here gets that too – they’re not hovering, but when you need something, they actually remember your name and what you asked about yesterday.

What really works is how they’ve embraced being a bit rough around the edges instead of trying to polish everything into generic perfection. The check-in area has this lived-in feel with local art that looks like it was chosen by someone who actually cares, not ordered from a hotel supply catalog. Parking is straightforward – no valet nonsense, just pull up and you’re set. And here’s something I appreciated: they don’t blast music around the pool or have some forced entertainment schedule. It gets quiet early, which means you can actually hear the ocean at night instead of competing with a tiki bar playlist.

I’ll be honest, if you’re looking for marble bathrooms and room service, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to feel like you’ve discovered something real – a place where the locals wouldn’t roll their eyes if they saw you there – then you get why people keep coming back. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying an extra day because leaving feels harder than you expected.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Kai from Germany (8/10)

  Modern nice and spacious place. Well equipped but no dishwasher and no microwave (just to be aware)

• Alok from United States (8/10)

  Value for money

• Lauren from United States (9/10)

  Very cute rental and great garden!

• Jacob from United States (9/10)

  This newly renovated house in the jungle has an expansive yard and is in a beautiful setting. Everything worked. There was good communication from hosts. The birds erupt into a cacophony at night adding to the magic of the experience. There’s no TV. Kids had a blast catching lizards in the meticulously landscaped garden.

• Hubert from United States (9/10)

  I like the nice scenery of the garden and how weather changes making it feel like sometimes in a rainforest or not, a total different experience to me and my family.

• Michelle from United States (9/10)

  It was beautiful! Comfortable and immaculately clean!

• Kellie from United States (9/10)

  The home was spectacular very comfortable the couch and the beds are so comfortable and soft, Jacob and River was such pleasant people. Location in the Kalapana is absolutely breathtaking. Extremely quiet and peaceful and so up and rain is so refreshing. This is the perfect place to get away from all the hustle and bustles, No Television, there is free WiFi

• Kai from Germany (9/10)

  Dschungeldusche und grüne Umgebubg

• Amandine from France (8/10)

  L’emplacement était super, près de la forêt. Le soir il y a le bruit des insectes et des grenouilles, ça peut en déranger certains, nous on a adoré ! Le coin autour est également très sympa.

• Godehardt from Germany (8/10)

  Sehr schöne und neuwertige Wohnung in einem tropischen Garten. Strand nur etwa 1km entfernt. Ein geothermisch erwärmter Teich in einem Park ist etwa 10 km entfernt. Darin kann man gut schwimmen. Verwalter über WhatsApp gut erreichbar und hilfsbereit. Waschmaschine und Trockner incl. Waschmittel kostenlos. Überdachte Terrasse.

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