This tropical hotel is set in the rainforest in the Huetar Norte region. Set in lush gardens, it offers an indoor and outdoor pool, a spacious sun terrace and free Wi-Fi and private parking.
Beatrice
Switzerland
Very nice location, but the rooms are very noisy, you can hear every step of your neighbors…
Featuring a garden, Mirador Prendas is located in Sarapiquí, within 8 km of La Selva Biological Station. Complimentary WiFi is available. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby.
Roman
Germany
The breakfast was amazing and it was delivered to our floor. Nixon was an amazing host, he was super helpful! We can highly recommend to stay there.
Offering an on-site restaurant and Palenque-style design, Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge is located in Heredia. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a tour desk.
Philipp
Germany
A decent hotel with nice surroundings. A pretty pool with a nice view into the forest. With luck you can observe some wildlife as well. Spacious and comfortable rooms.
Situated in Sarapiquí, 1 km from La Selva Biological Station main area, the lodge has a garden and a shared lounge at the dining hall, as well as free WiFi.
Amy
France
I had a great time at la selva and loved the guided tour in the morning, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was very knowledgeable. The facilities are basic but provide all the necessities, it’s amazing to be completely immersed in the forest.
Located in Sarapiquí, 38 km from La Paz Waterfall, La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Nick Londonboy
United Kingdom
Great Location for the Parks. The hotel was well put together taking everything into condsideartion. Good swimming pool. Great Breakfast. Great for birdwatching. We liked it so much we extended our stay.
Offering its guests an outdoor pool and an à la carte restaurant, Ara Ambigua Lodge is located in La Guaría, Costa Rica. The property has free breakfast included and Wi-Fi access.
Deryn
United Kingdom
Large rambling hotel with individual or joined garden rooms in beautiful gardens full of wildlife including 2 secluded swimming pools and walks. Lovely staff and good food. The almost-cinematic view of foliage and incredible variety of birds (and frogs at night) from the dining area is really special.
This lodge is set in the Tirimbina Nature Reserve and 2 km from De la Virgen Park. It features free Wi-Fi, an extensive garden and a furnished terrace.
Kathryn
United Kingdom
Location (proximity to rainforest), friendly staff, lovely evening meal, good quality room, good value for money
With La Selva Biological Station reachable in 2.6 km, Gran Gavilán del Sarapiquí Lodge offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.
Heidi
United Kingdom
We loved everything about this place. ALL of the staff were so kind and friendly from the cook whose food was delicious, to Maita on front desk who lent us flash lights to find owls and made us great fresh juices, to the gardeners who found sloths for us to look at!
The free breakfast was good, I saw someone criticising it in the reviews but for free we had fresh fruit, rice and beans, egg, toast, jam and butter/cream cheese with a coffee. You could pay for more but that was more than enough.
The lodge itself was excellent. The rooms were nice and colourful and comfortable, including chairs outside - perfect for birdwatching from. The grounds were so well kept and included plenty of walking trails and a private beach right out to the river where you can see different birds and monkeys. We also did a boat tour that Maita booked for us with oasis and it was very good for herons, kingfishers, wood rails (and we saw a crocodile and caiman too).
There's also a pool which was the perfect temperature and good for watching birds from. We saw a lot of birds we hadn't seen at la selva and it was very easy to see them around the gardens.
Would highly recommend and hope to stay again. Beautiful place.
From San José, take a 2-hour drive northeast to Sarapiquí, Costa Rica. International travellers can fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport, then hire a car or take a bus. No direct water or air transport to Sarapiquí is available.
The most convenient airport for Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, is Juan Santamaría International Airport. It's the closest major airport, approximately 85km away, offering both domestic and international flights, and has numerous car hire options.
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, lacks a public transport system. However, taxis are available for short distances. For longer journeys, consider renting a car or bicycle. Walking is also an option for nearby attractions. Always verify the reliability of your chosen transport method.
The best area to stay in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, is Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí. It's popular for its proximity to nature reserves, wildlife, and the Sarapiquí River, offering opportunities for eco-tourism and adventure activities.
Sarapiquí, Costa Rica, enjoys a tropical rainforest climate with high humidity and rainfall throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C, with little variation between months. There are no distinct summer and winter seasons. However, the region experiences a drier period from February to April and a wetter season from May to January. Despite the high rainfall, Sarapiquí is not typically affected by monsoons or hurricanes.
What guests said about Sarapiquí:
8.0
Scored 8.0
The grounds were very nice with lots of birds, the room was...
The grounds were very nice with lots of birds, the room was clean but basic with good Air Con, it could do with re decorating and the bed was a bit firm, the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was nice, we had one evening meal which was fine
micky42g
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Sarapiqui is a busy town, the commercial hub for the local...
Sarapiqui is a busy town, the commercial hub for the local area. We really enjoyed an excellent river trip, the guide was knowledgable and entertaining. We stayed at nearby Selva Verde using our own Hire Car to get around, driving is easy enough although this is a major highway
Jeremy
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A stunning adventure with lots of memories.
A stunning adventure with lots of memories. Woke up to howler monkeys chatting in the treetops above my cabin. Great hikes, beautiful views.
Guides are super knowledgeable and enthusiastic to be there.
Something that's extra great? The employees--the guides, the cooks, etc.--all seem genuinely happy. It's clear that they're well taken care of and appreciated!
Courtney
10
Scored 10
While there are many Adventure tours available, we opted for...
While there are many Adventure tours available, we opted for the birding activities. We took one guided tour at Tirimbina and one at La Selva. Both provided unique species and I highly recommend taking the extra time to also go to La Selva. Air Conditioning is highly recommended to help you stay comfortable after a day in the heat and humidity, which the region is known for.
Phillip
8.0
Scored 8.0
We visited Sarapiquí in 2010 and we wanted to return.
We visited Sarapiquí in 2010 and we wanted to return. What we have found (in a period of 10 years), has been a significant increase of tourism and the expansion of the urban areas in the town. Now, there are more people living in Sarapiquí.
Felipe
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
People were very friendly .
People were very friendly . Not much English speaking but we got by. We got out into the country with locals and really had a good time. A jungle tour is a must as it is still a lot of raw areas left. Great bird watching. It is not as hot as the beach areas and roads and driving is quite nerve wracking at times.
Amazing and immersive rainforest experience. The forest itself is the true star of the show. The diversity of wildlife is outstanding. It was so special to have the researchers for the guides (you get a free morning tour if you stay there and we paid for a night tour). We saw and learned so much. we stayed for two nights with full board and loved every moment.
Its not a hotel and we really enjoyed that it was something different. We embraced it as a place for learning and enjoyed that everyone was there for the same reason.
This place was so beautiful! When we arrived they had fruit "cocktail" drinks for us that were delicious! (and free!)... The staff made us feel like celebrities. The place is gorgeous with Bambu walkways above the ground. You almost feel like you're in a tree house. The staff was super prompt and helpful. The free breakfast was freshly prepared and also delicious. We wished we had booked more nights here!
This was only 20 minutes from the sarapiqui Outdoor Center where we had an amazing time rafting!
Five stars for this beautiful, remote, nature lovers’ paradise nestled next to Braulio GC Carillo National Park near Sarapiquì River. Staff are very friendly, knowledgeable about ecology & passionate about environmental conservation and forest regeneration. Lodgings and food simple, picturesque & wholesome. Daily night walks magical and teeming with life.
A nice lodge with very spacious but scarcely furnished rooms. The walking trails are nice and give you a first glimpse into a tropical forest. The food in the restaurant was good. We chose the hotel for its proximity to La Selva Research Station. The location is pleasant and quiet. We would stay here again.
Hotel was exactly as described . An oasis in the rainforest. However what made our stay was the prompt help from staff when i twisted my ankle and they arranged for a doctor. There’s nothing more telling about a place than how they deal with things going wrong. So grateful for every they did .
The Grand Gavilán Lodge is beautifully situated at die Sarapiqui River. It has it's own little jungle with nice trails through it.
The people there were very friendly and helpful.
The clean Swimmingpool was nice although some plants around it still need to grow ...
It's very atypical. The houses in the shape of large huts are very nice and the vegetation is very present all around. The infinity pool is very beautiful. But what we really liked was the location. Tirimbina Park is accessible from the hotel. Awesome.
Mostly the birds, which is what we were in the area for, but didn't expect so many at the hotel. We had several bird photo opportunities there. Gardens everywhere. Also enjoyed the pool. Nice place with modern facilities. Even has a decent gift shop.
Wendy and her family were fantastic hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Sarapiqui 2 to other travellers. Waking up to the sound of Howler Monkeys is something that we will never forget!
Great Location for the Parks. The hotel was well put together taking everything into condsideartion. Good swimming pool. Great Breakfast. Great for birdwatching. We liked it so much we extended our stay.
The bed was very comfortable and the staff were helpful and friendly.
We enjoyed the trails though not many birds to be seen.
There is a pool you can use at next hotel for $5.00 USD per,person.
Their private access to the jungle is amazing !! We saw so many animals here - monkeys, frogs, snakes and a lot of birds! And the hotel itself is also beautiful! Would definitely go here again!
The hotel is set in beautiful grounds which includes a 2 mile walk through the forest. The pool area is lovely . The food was very good. The room was spacious and had nice decor.
Beautiful hotel. It was a great place to relax. We walked to the cascades (one was guided) and they are splendid. The food was good and staff was friendly.
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