Rio Tico Safari Lodge
200m al norte del restaurante El Pavon, 00000 Punta Mala, Costa Rica – Excellent location - show map
Surrounded by waterfalls and natural pools, this eco-friendly hotel offers tent bungalows with a spacious private terrace, 25 minutes' drive from Marino National Park. Guests at Rio Tico Safari Lodge can have breakfast and lunch at the onsite restaurant, where you can enjoy a freshly brewed cappuccino or espresso. You can also have dinner at one of the restaurants in Ojochal, which is a short drive away. Several activities can be practiced at the Rio Tico, such as kayaking in mangroves, hiking or horse riding. From August to October and from December to April is possible to see humpback whales and dolphins in Marino National Park. Set on wooden platforms, each bungalow has mosquito nets and a fan. Each one has a private bathroom. Offering a wide range of flora and fauna, Corcovado National Park is 40 km away. Car rental and a shuttle service are available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- Daniel
Netherlands“Kees - the owner - somehow managed to create one of the cleanest and most comfortable stay, in tents that we experienced in CR. The farm is green and close to nature - with it's own river and also a waterfall close to it. We only spent 1 night...” 
Sophia
United Kingdom“Beautiful lodges, right in nature! The drive to get here, like others say, is 4km up a bumpy road but it's fine and not that bad. We did it in a normal car. The lodge is beautiful and surrounded by nature and right next to the river with...”
Andrea
Germany“The Lodge is very easy reachable from the coastal road (short dirt road but no issue at all) and the tents are very quiet, nice, clean, spacious and equipped with lights and electricity. We were warmly welcomed by Cees and got valuable information...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Rio Tico Safari LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- River view
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Walking tours
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Fishing
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open-air bath
- Afrikaans
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Dutch
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Cash
Rio Tico Safari Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Rio Tico Safari Lodge will contact you with instructions after booking.
Please inform Rio Tico Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Legal information
FAQs about Rio Tico Safari Lodge
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Rio Tico Safari Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Rio Tico Safari Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Punta Mala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Rio Tico Safari Lodge include:
- Bungalow
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Check-in at Rio Tico Safari Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Guests staying at Rio Tico Safari Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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Rio Tico Safari Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
- Open-air bath
- Walking tours
- Beach
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The prices at Rio Tico Safari Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
