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Cerro Lodge

Pacific Central Coast · Costa Rica

Tárcoles, Cl La Barca, 3km antes del puente del riView location

8.8/10Excellent382 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.6/108.6
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Cerro Lodge

Located in Tarcoles, Hotel Cerro Lodge is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Crocodile Bridge and Carara National Park. This lodge is 10. 6 mi (17 km) from Hacienda las Agujas and 13. 6 mi (22 km) from Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lapaz serving guests of Hotel Cerro Lodge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Located in Lagunillas, Hotel Cerro Lodge is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Jardín Pura Vida and Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. This lodge is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Crocodile Bridge and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Carara National Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
    • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
    • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Crocodile Bridge 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Jardín Pura Vida 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Carara National Park 9 km / 5.6 mi
Playa Tárcoles 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Hacienda las Agujas 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Bijagual Waterfall 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Playa Agujas 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Playa Bochinche 21.3 km / 13.2 mi
Mantas Beach 23.8 km / 14.8 mi
Playa Blanca 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park 24.7 km / 15.3 mi
Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park 25.4 km / 15.8 mi
Auto Mercado Herradura 26.3 km / 16.3 mi
Caldera Port 28.4 km / 17.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 25
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cerro Lodge

8.8
Excellent
382 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Charles
The overall property is very beautiful, located in a forest setting. The open air restaurant with its observation deck is a great place for birdwatching since there are feeders at the edge of the deck and the staff puts out fruit and seeds early when the birds are active. The staff is wonderful, very helpful and friendly! And the location is very near the river tours and Carara National Park.
The only negative thing we can offer is that the standard room is very basic, and shows some signs of needing renovation. We had no hanging closet and no furniture with drawers, so were living out of our suitcases. Still, we loved everything else and would return, but maybe try to get an upgraded room. My overall summary: a 5 star experience, with a 3 star room. Pura Vida!
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Derek
Poorly maintained, very tired, basic room
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Bryan
Staff was very friendly and welcoming
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
Ann
We stayed at Cerro Lodge on a birding trip. The personnel did not know about any matter related to birds or birding. They had no knowledge about local trails and didn’t have any idea that they should.

Service in the restaurant was extremely slow and somewhat limited.

The location was wonderful and scarlet macaws were abundant. There was a beautiful view from the restaurant and the pool was lovely.

With knowledgeable staff it might have been a wonderful experience.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
CHERYL
We absolutely loved staying at Cerro lodge. We were staying in this area of Costa Rica for a few days to see Scarlet Macaws and other birds. After arriving in the afternoon, we saw macaws, a motmot and howler monkeys in the trees right next to the restaurant from their deck. Loved eating meals or just having drinks on that deck as we were always seeing something. Meals were delicious. Our room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to have air conditioning. There is a trail on the property to walk around. The pool is wonderful. The staff is so helpful and friendly. They arranged a boat tour to see crocodiles and shore birds which was a great tour.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Bryant
I loved our stay. The only reason we gave the resort four stars instead of five is because the room simple but clean.

The hotel is rustic, but if you want to see wildlife, there is nothing better. Troops of Howler monkeys fill the trees above. Birds are continually chattering and screeching to one another.

Just sitting at the restaurant, you will see more animals than walking for hours at the national park

The food at the restaurant was excellent. I particularly enjoyed their award-winning pizza.

I would definitely go back again. Great value for the experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Peter
Wonderful place full of macaws and howlers - outstanding pizza - excellent breakfast but the very very very best thing is the wonderful staff - so kind and helpful
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Laurel
The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The scarlet macaws and howler monkeys were so fun to watch in the morning right outside of our rooms! The food was delicious, especially the pizzas. I would highly recommend this hotel! Unless you’re at Carara National park at dusk or dawn, you’re going to see way more parrots at this hotel.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2026
Lisa
Spacious and clean room, shower hot water worked a bit awkward. Great to have air conditioner. Restaurant has good food but a bot on the pricy side.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2026
Jessica
Wonderful staff. Convience of a restaurant. Excellent breakfast and pizza. Had a pool. Excellent birds around and we heard monkeys most of the night and finally got to see them at sunrise. Definitely off the beaten path.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Patricia
Second visit to Hotel Cerro Lodge and it was as magical as the first visit. If you love nature and birds and don't mind a bit of rustic, this is the place for you. The huge, covered patio overlooking the forest is so comfortable. I've done my work job from that patio both visits and just relaxed with my camera at the ready, waiting for the birds, or iguanas, or monkeys, or any number of other creatures to appear. Huge shout out to Jessica, Jeremy, and Erica who served us well at reception and during breakfast and dinner. Speaking of breakfast/dinner, wow do they have a couple of talented chefs in their kitchen. Highly recommend the Ragu pasta in meat sauce. Favorite dish of the trip and it is served in a freshly baked, warm, and yummy bread bowl. Very easy to access from San Jose and lots to do in the area.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
15 Apr 2026
Kevin
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Oh dear…I had a whole ecosystem in my room, and not in a good way. Constantly had medium-large ants coming into my room from the bathroom. Look - I know it’s Costa Rica, and I can handle some ants, but we’re talking about having to step on 30+ ants over the course of two days.

The whole room felt like zero money has been put into it to maintain / upkeep the property. Wifi in the room was extremely slow (I ended up just using cellular data instead). Air conditioning worked well though.

For the birders looking at this review, I’d recommend staying at the Tarcoles Birding Lodge next door. The best birding is done on the entrance road to Hotel Cerro Lodge and Tarcoles Birdig Lodge, so you don’t miss anything bird-wise by staying at TBL. Also, one of my birding guides said that TBL was apparently opened by a former Cerro Lodge employee. So make of that what you will
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Christine
We loved seeing all the wildlife at this hotel. There were monkeys in the trees and we saw Scarlet Macaws.
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Christine
Wonderful lodge! Liked it so much we rearranged our itinerary to come back for another night. Super quiet & scenic. Really enjoyed the pool, deck, restaurant, and seeing birds, monkeys and iguanas. Arrived too late for pizza the first night, but stayed to have it for lunch and it truly was delicious.

However, learned later that Costa Rica’s ban on feeding wildlife extends to private property and bird feeders, so it would better not to feed the birds at all, or at least farther from the deck so macaws don’t swoop in for human breakfast food.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Xiaoxiong
Staff are very friendly. Location excellent. The room is clean and comfortable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Mar 2026
Lindsay
The staff was great.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Fabiola
Clean room, staff really helpful, very peaceful place.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2026
Frank
Comfortable and clean. The view was great and we enjoyed seeing all the birds and animals.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
David
Great place to stay, easy reach of the airport at San Jose but far enough away to be surrounded by birds and wildlife
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2026
Joo
Very friendly staff, especially Jessica at the reception area. Not many vegan options on the menu, but they are willing to make some vegan (Vegana) food for us to take for our morning bird walk. Only complaint was that it was noisy with the leaves/branches hitting the roof.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Robert
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Really feel the pura vida. Not luxurious but connected to nature
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2026
Scott
Room was clean and the facility was good. Did show it’s age a bit, but nothing that detracted from the stay.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2026
kristine
Nice property. Nice owner. Room was plain but clean with ok beds. The outdoor bathroom was lovely.
We enjoyed the pool.
Food was ok, our order was wrong many times. we didn’t mind but if you are fussy it may not be the best choice for you.
Don’t expect 5 star it’s a simple place surrounded in beautiful nature.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Dana
Great location surrounded by nature and animals, hospitable staff and delicious restaurant
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Kathryn
The location is very special for bird spotting. We also saw cappuccino monkeys and local squirrels. And macaws! Great pool, has hammock, but the best part was Jessica at the front desk! She was so helpful with my questions and just a great person.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
John
Lovely - food was fantasic - don’t order a cocktail
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
Yousef
Clean room, good breakfast buffet, staff were very friendly
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Dec 2025
christel
i'm afraid to say we were very disappointed with the state of the rooms which we felt were really overpriced, especially as breakfast was not included. The food in the restaurant was overpriced ($15 for breakfast, $17 for a falafel salad). We had booked a standard room and had to ask for an upgrade after the first night as the room was cramped, dated and impractical. We found both rooms to be very dated in particular the electrics. The upgraded room had a hole in the wall fixed with cellotape, tiles were missing in the bathroom etc. Both rooms had an outside bathroom which didn't look anything like the photos on the site. An outdoor bathroom is a very impractical idea as it invites insects to the room and the doors are not sufficiently insulated to prevent ants from coming into the bedroom. I have to say i really resented being charged for the upgrade, having stayed in many other hotels in Costa Rica where this price would have given us access to a much better standard of rooms. I don't know why the rooms we were given looked so different from the pictures on the website, especially as the hotel was virtually empty with only another couple staying there those 2 nights. It's a real shame as the settings are really nice and this place would be great if the rooms were renovated as the pictures would lead you to believe.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2025
Alexandra
Wonderful staff. Excellent location with great birding opportunities right outside the door. Clean room. Pool was being renovated but we were notified beforehand and provided with a complimentary drink and snack. Would return.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
Robert
The hotel is nice. They stay was good. I could not see nor enjoy much but, I had a good night. However, the breakfast was expensive and extremely poor. It is not worth at all. Unfortunately!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Amanda
Our flight was diverted due to weather, causing a 5 hour delay so we were not actually able to stay overnight but staff kindly let us hang out in the morning and enjoy our breakfast. The breakfast was super tasty and filling. Two scarlet macaws ate bananas at the feeders while we had our breakfast. Such a cool experience!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2025
Heather
Friendly helpful staff. Room was small but clean. Perfect for a short stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Sam

Excellent for wildlife

I had a fantastic stay at Cerro Lodge. There’s so much wildlife around and the staff are all very friendly. They even showed me where I could spot an elusive Pacific Owl.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Stephen
Stunning! Macaws, monkeys, sweet staff, incredible area
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Cynthia
Property was amazing! Wildlife was naturally maintained and cabins were in the midst. Well groomed plants. Quiet. Peaceful. Beautiful. Cabins were very large and lovely. Cabins further away had internet connectivity problems but worked very well closer to front desk.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Cynthia
The most amazing place; in the forest!! So well groomed, beautifully landscaped, peaceful, remote, quiet. Suites are very large, spacious cabins with outdoor space. Our bathroom actually had trees which are part of the forest! Food was very tasty. Customer service excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Sonja
We loved our stay at the Cerro Lodge. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, and wonderful for bird watching. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The restaurant was a very comfortable place to be, and the pizza was delicious! Between birdwatching, floating in the pool, and enjoying the restaurant/observation deck, we were able to fully relax at Cerro Lodge!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Nerijus
Perfect place to see macaw's! Nice staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
eric
Proximité des singes et des oiseaux .
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2025
Alexa
SOLO TRAVELERS AND BACK PACKERS BEWARE!!!!!
Please do not come here this place is every back packer and solo travelers nightmare it is dirty and all the facilities to use are outdated and a safety hazard and the front desk provides no use or care the restaurant food is overpriced and the security for your “dorm” is a rock and log the showers are outside and there is faulty wiring please save yourself from being stranded like I was! There was mold everywhere and dead insects and animals and what look like bed bugs on the mattresses and sheets they provide the views may be worth it but not for the risk you take there are cheaper places I promise you!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Andrea

Excelente lugar

Excelente servicio, el personal increíble, la alimentación exquisita, las habitaciones muy comoda, el ambiente natural muy respetable
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Grace
Best dining, pool and rainforest view at an unbelievable rate.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Connie Marie
Fantastic stay. Hates to leave.
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
James
Rooms were ok, very interesting bathroom. Shower opened to a garden area. We had no hot water. Batteries in tv remotes didn’t work.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
Ann

Treasure off the beaten path

Jungle surroundings, with lots of butterflies, birds, and monkies. A memorable relaxing spot.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2025
Jonas

Needs new beds, but monkeys!

This was a brief one night stay. The grounds are natural/immaculately beautiful. Upon arrival, we were greeted by howler monkeys in the trees directly above, macaws and parrots. This place is a rustic nature lovers dream. The rooms are VERY basic and the bed was not comfortable (dip in the middle that makes it difficult for two people to share), mold in the shower and a ill-fitting door that lets in small bugs are what dropped this rating down. Pool is beautiful and relaxing, the wonderful food from the restaurant, the overall environment and the staff were great- 5 stars for those things.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Kristina
What a beautiful place! The staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was super. Great place to enjoy nature and relax.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Maureen

Great stay

Excellent stay, room rustic but good liked the outside shower.
Food very good but very big portions so should have ordered one between the 2 of us. Great views of birds from the deck.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Clayton
There were howler monkeys outside in our first morning when we arrived. We also saw scarlet macaws both mornings we were there and the breakfast was nice and convenient to start the day with. The staff were very friendly and very helpful in planning tours for the days.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2025
gary
Excellent food and birds.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Kenneth A
The facility was great, the bird guide was fantastic and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We could easily have spent more time in the area.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2025
Scott

Good lodge close to Carara

I enjoyed my two days at Cerro. The cabin was spacious and the outdoor (screened) shower tres cool. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Guides and tours can be arranged at the

hotel. I wouldn’t recommend the river tour.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2025
Richard
Nice
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Richard
Pods were great, nice place
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2025
Allan
Lots of birds and monkeys. Good stop over for a night in the jungle
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2025
Pamela
Lots of birds!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Kenneth
nature setting. good bird feeder. Excited to found oout that a pair of macaw eating at next table
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2025
Timothy
It is a rocky road for a few miles to get there, and limited dining/food options once you're there, (so take the prepaid option), but you are in nature, with birds and monkeys. My wife is a birder and absolutely loved it. Be sure to confirm whether your bathroom is inside or outside.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Lorene
Beautiful spot. Love the patio to eat and watch birds.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Tousif
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8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2025
Noel
The property and surrounding area was beautiful with a lot of birds. The staff was great. The food was really good even the pizza! My only complaint is the the walls were very thin and we could hear practically every word our neighbors said.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2025
Victor

A place to see macaws!

We were celebrating my sister’s birthday day with a family trip. This hotel was close to our destination and price was good (through Hotels.com, it was way more expensive when I called the hotel). They had a delicious breakfast and the scarlet macaws came to eat fruit, it was beautiful
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Andrew
Was very nice and clean, breakfast was poor, rooms very small, but nice place
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2025
Shengjia
Everything is excellent. The only thing I don't like is the transportation.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2025
Holly
The grounds were spectacular, with birds and monkeys right at the restaurant in the morning. Having said that, there were bugs all over the hotel room floor, termite dust all over the beds, no bedcovers (only sheets), three towels for four people, a big spider in the open air bathroom, a toilet that did not flush, a shower curtain coming off the hooks, and dirt all over the shower.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Erin

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Cerró Lodge. The staff were amazing and made sure that we enjoyed our time. They booked us on a bird and crocodile tour on the Rio Tárcoles that I would certainly recommend. The pizza we had for dinner was delicious. Rooms very clean and comfortable. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. I look forward to visiting again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Michelle
An unexpected gem well off the beaten path. We booked this the day of arrival. The road to the hotel is a gravel rough road but the premises were absolutely great! The food was delicious. We ate both dinner and breakfast there and both were fantastic. The wildlife in the morning was the cherry on top!
Be aware, the bathroom facilities is outdoors (covered but no wall closing the bathroom in). It was definitely an experience! We had the deluxe suite.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
Gustavoadolfo
Place is good an convenient, the premises are good too, you can see animals around, breakfast is good, the staff need to improve.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Nazilya
Road to get there was very hard to drive on and full of rocks and potholes. Bathroom was a separate room that was outdoors, covered by a wall of thin tarp and trees. It was a cool concept but I feel like people can hear you use the bathroom and flush the toilet. Also there was wildlife and bugs since it was outdoors. Restaurant was pretty good and staff was nice!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Jose Alfredo
Excelente lugar, definitivamente recomendado una experiencia, gratificante el personal muy amable

Regresaría sin duda
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2024
James Todd
Beautiful with a friendly staff and pretty macaws
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2024
Sarah
At check in, they took a photo of everyone's passport, which seems sketchy. Even children under 18. With a cell phone. I understand they need to write down the passport number of everyone, but taking a photo was weird.
We found a scorpion in the bathroom, so be careful. Beautiful grounds and animals around.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2024
Jimmy
Advertised to have good internet connectivity.

Internet connectivity is terrible and disconnected intermittently
Business_and_leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2024
Pablo
Tuvimos una buena estancia de 1 noche.

La comida es espectacular, la atención es muy muy buena.

El lugar es súper bonito, con vistas extraordinarias, se pueden ver lapas rojas al alcance de la mano.

La habitación que nos tocó es vieja y estaba descuidada.

Además el baño tiene un espacio abierto que da a afuera de la habitación, lo cual me parece riesgoso, ya que se puede meter un animal y causar daño al visitante.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Mckenzie
Beautiful place to stay! In the jungle, bedrooms have AC. Pool is small but everyone was cool and respected each other’s space. Restaurant was really good and had so many options. Got to see some monkeys and tucans as I ate.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Jeffrey
I had a really good experience here. The location secluded and is great for wildlife viewing. The food was good and they kept the facilities clean. I thought the staff was outstanding. Ceasar was very good and arranged transportation and coordinating some activities for me in Jaco.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Susan

Fourth time at Cerro Lodge. Always a pleasure.

Always amazing. Our fourth time there.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2024
Daria

A wonderful place to stay

This place is a hidden gem! Located in Tarcoles, about 30 minutes from Jaco, this property is surrounded by the lush jungle and has gorgeous macaws coming over frequently to snack on fruits and seeds at the restaurant patio.

The on-site restaurant serves a delicious breakfast and dinner and there’s also a nice pool where you can cool off on a hot sunny day. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.

I couldn’t recommend this place enough!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
GRACE
Staff are very welcoming and helpful.

We saw a lot of wildlife around the property more than in Carara Nacional Park. Around 4:45am howler monkey starts making noise and then tons of birds. We saw about 15 Scarlet macaws nearby the lodge.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Maria Lucille
Grateful for the staff very accommodating
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2024
Brayan
Nice place to enjoy nature.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2024
Honorine

Nice lodge

Great place in the middle of nature. We enjoyed the pool after a very hot day.
The room is very comfy with a nice outdoor bathroom.
The buffet breakfast was a good surprise.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
07 Apr 2024
Uladzimir
Cons: 1) Our bungalow was full with red ants - hotel just shared with us chemical spray and we spent a few hours spraying all areas with ants in our bungalow. And still at night they comes to our beds. Very inconvenient. 2) The road to the hotel from the main highway is too bumpy and hard to pass if you have small car. 3) Bathroom is included to the bungalow but technically it is open for outside and you are taking a shower and doing all other things outside with insects.

Pros: 1) Friendly staff. 2) Good breakfast with nice views. 3) Very natural experience and good quality beds and rooms equipment.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2024
Noelia
It was an excellent choice! Rooms are nice, beds are comfortable. Hotel is located 10min from Carara park. They offered us the Tarcoles cocodrile tour and it was amazing!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2024
Grandma
Quiet, clean, easy, reasonably priced
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2024
Janice

Some atttention needed

The facility needs some refreshing. Pool chairs were mismatched and broken or missing pads, condiments at the restaurant were empty for the whole time we were there, and towels were thin. On the plus side, the bungalos had comfortable beds and the outdoor showers were an interesting surprise.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2024
Donna

Awesome rustic cabins a unique experience

Clean comfy bed and stunning views. Macaws and monkeys visit the dining area in the morning. So comical when a monkey stole the bird’s breakfast right in front of us.Staff told us about a shortcut to The crocodile bridge so we took that easy walk and saw these amazing creatures too. Very interesting shower set up water could have been a bit hotter but wasn’t too cold and I know it’s better for environment. It’s fairly far from Jaco but that suited us found Jaco too busy.
Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Feb 2024
Pei Hong
Reserved a two beds room and got a 1 bed room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2024
nancy
A safe location off the road near Tarcoles. The area was high and dry when we visited in February. They arranged a guide for tour in nearby Carrara NP.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2024
Craig
Our stay was ok.

I have to say that like other reviews the pizza at restaurant was good, but that was about it. Though the server was trying, she forgot almost every item we ordered and had to ask for each thing multiple times.

The room was fine, and the private but outdoor shower and toilet was a unique feature. If the shower was not freezing and only dribbling out I might have enjoyed it.

With nothing to do in the area after dark we attempted to watch the tv, but it did not work. We did see macaws and monkeys up close around the restaurant which was a highlight.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2024
Thomas
The room was super comfortable. The food is delicious. Most of the staff were great too. It did have some downsides for me.
-very difficult without a private car. Shuttle buses dont go there, no local buses, no local taxis, hotel wont organise one. Hard to get to.
-Dominated by tour groups.
-They feed the scarlet macaws by hand and also the capuchin monkeys with great heaps of fruit each morning encouraging them to come within 1 meter of visitors. It clearly alters their behaviour. I don't think this is ethical and is very different to what I experienced everywhere else in Costa Rica where people go to great lengths to keep wildlife wild. It made me embarrassed to be a tourist.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2024
sulaksh
Amazing property especially for birders. For foodies, best Italian pizza in town.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2023
Poh
On arrival at check in, the property and surrounding area had no electricity so it was a disappointment. Hotel offered free breakfast to compensate. Other than this, it was a pleasant stay especially we can to see many birds including 3 large macaws feeding at breakfast place
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Denis
This was our second stay at Cerro Lodge. We appreciated the availability of having breakfast, lunch and dinner on site. Restaurant has a good selection of pizzas and pastas.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2023
Teresa
Beautiful property in the middle of no where but close enough to the main road that goes to Jaco. Breakfast was really good and rooms are clean and we'll mantained.
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2023
Alejandro
Don’t ever consider this hotel… it’s an extremely basic option for the price, the service has nothing special and last but not least neither the TV works properly at the room; last but not least… you don’t have anything to do at the hotel.
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2023
Deborah
The staff is awesome.

The hotel is definitely a different experience.
Each area has cabins our room was good size to not crowd 3 people. No fridge or microwave (which was fine).

Be warned... if you book a Deluxe Quadruple Room, your bathroom (toilet, shower and sink) are outside and not in the room. It is camouflaged by the the screen and some bushes around the garden area, but it is still outside. I did not see this on any other reviews, so I figured I'd mention it.

If you are looking for 5 start resort, find somewhere else. This is not a 5 start resort, but a unique experience, and great for bird watchers.
If you're looking for birds, this is the perfect place. We had birds waking us every morning with their beauty.

There is a restaurant on site, but the dining options are limited nearby.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2023
jason
Excellent customer service. Pool was great. Clean and incredible birds and monkeys to wake up to.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2023
Ashley
This is a beautiful place with excellent birding all around. It is outside of town so you’ll need a shuttle or rental car. Very relaxing and helpful staff.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2023
Ad
We loved watching the birds and monkees at breakfast!

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Cerro Lodge
Tárcoles, Cl La Barca, 3km antes del puente del ri, Puntarenas, Garabito, Costa Rica

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